Regional Inventory Manager Jobs in Wisconsin (NOW HIRING)

Who We Are:

Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries.  We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation and premium products to all of our customers.

Why We are Different:

At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are.  We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members’ unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.  We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.

What You will Get:

1. A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture.
2. Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more!
3. Fair and competitive compensation.
4. Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow.
5. Holiday, personal and vacation days.

Summary/Objective:

The Inventory Control Analyst will work cross functionally to ensure appropriate inventory positions to maximize revenue opportunities and inventory effectiveness. This position will work closes with demand planning and sales to gather all necessary information to place orders with suppliers and keep a sufficient supply in stock. A constant pulse on demand and inventory positions will be critical in order to be successful.  This position will analyze and report on potential overages or shortages before they become an issue. This position reports to the Director of Supply Chain Int.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support and execute strategic replenishment plan
• Collaborate with Demand Planning to determine current and historical trends in demand to ensure appropriate inventory position to maximize sales, inventory turns and gross margin
• Analyze replenishment historical trends to adjust system settings for store inventory
• Track incoming materials and insure on-time delivery
• Understand current trends and future plans, work with Demand Planning to adjust inventory and order strategy with field and regional teams
• Recognize and execute enhanced inventory practices with replenishment team members
• Support customer service on decisions relating to expediting product and data changes to prevent out-of-stocks
• Analyze inventory to increase or decrease projections-based inventory levels
• Project and plan replenishment to proper safety levels within each warehouse and facility
• Use supply chain strategy to optimize sales and inventory effectiveness for every item
• Participate in meetings by offering replenishment related information
• Perform other duties as assigned

Working Conditions:

• Primarily working indoors, office environment.
• May sit for several hours at a time.
• Prolonged exposure to computer screens.
• Repetitive use of hands to operate computers, printers, and copiers.

Qualifications:

• Work Experience: 2 years’ experience working within a manufacturing supply chain industry
• Education: Associate’s Degree in a business-related field or equivalent work experience
• Computer Skills:  Knowledge of ER/MRP system such as MAPICS or equivalent software; Knowledgeable with MS Office Suite, Advanced MS Excel
• Organization Skills: Effective time management skills and the ability to organize and direct the quality of the work of teams amidst the demands of multiple projects and demanding internal and external customers
• Cross-functional skills: Ability to work and handle multiple cross-functional teams
• Communication Skills: Strong written and oral communication skills, including ability to develop and deliver effective presentations to senior-level management, customers and suppliers
• Physical, Mental and Visual Skills:  Ability to lift, bend, and twist throughout the workday.  Also may determination be required to lift between 30 to 50 lbs.
• Physical Environment:  Standard Office Environment; potential of exposure of moving equipment
• Travel: Ability to travel up to 5% of the time

• Education: Bachelor of Science Degree with relevant operations and/or business field of study

Competencies:

List numerically descriptive competencies of the role. For example: Communication proficiency/coaching, organizational skills, initiative, team player, decision making, time management, thoroughness, etc.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This role does not have any supervisory responsibility upon hiring.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time salary position, and hours/days of work are decided by production schedules and your reporting manager.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

Must be able to pass EVerify.

AAP/EEO Statement:

Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law.  This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters.  All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert.

Lippert’s strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member.  Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members.  Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership.  Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Team Member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law.  This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters.  All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert.

Lippert’s strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member.  Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members.  Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership.  Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

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