Inventory Manager
Description
Job Summary:
Improve the health and accuracy of our inventory through process monitoring, problem solving, and improvement.
Job Description:
- Develop, implement, and maintain inventory accuracy processes and control procedures throughout the facility.
- Analyze inventory discrepancies and conduct root cause investigations to identify and eliminate recurring issues.
- Establish and monitor inventory accuracy KPIs, including count accuracy, location accuracy, inventory adjustments, and transaction compliance.
- Partner with Production, Purchasing, Shipping, Receiving, and Quality teams to resolve inventory-related issues.
- Ensure proper execution of inventory transactions, including receipts, transfers, consumption, returns, and shipments.
- Identify inventory risks related to obsolescence, excess inventory, shortages, and material loss.
- Implement process improvements to reduce inventory errors and improve material visibility.
- Audit warehouse and production inventory handling practices to ensure compliance with company standards.
- Develop and maintain inventory control documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
- Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory flow and material management.
- Collaborate with IT and business system teams to improve ERP/WMS inventory transaction processes.
- Monitor inventory adjustments and investigate unusual trends or variances.
- Other duties as assigned.
Supervisor Responsibilities:
- May have supervisor responsibilities based upon candidate skills and team makeup