Description

Inventory Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute enterprise inventory control strategies aligned with company operational and financial objectives.
• Lead inventory governance across manufacturing, services, and distribution facilities.
• Establish inventory accuracy standards, policies, procedures, and control frameworks.
• Drive inventory optimization initiatives focused on reducing excess and obsolete inventory while maintaining customer service levels.
• Partner with leadership to improve working capital efficiency and inventory turns.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee cycle count programs, physical inventories, reconciliation processes, and inventory audits.
• Identify root causes of inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence methodologies.
• Standardize inventory management best practices across plants and business units.
• Monitor inventory KPIs and implement action plans to improve performance.

Systems & Data Management

• Ensure integrity and accuracy of ERP inventory transactions and master data.
• Partner with IT and Supply Chain teams to enhance inventory reporting, visibility, and automation capabilities.
• Lead implementation and optimization of inventory management tools, dashboards, and analytics.
• Develop forecasting and inventory analysis models to support planning and purchasing decisions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Finance on inventory valuation, reserve analysis, and audit compliance.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Planning, and Operations teams to balance production efficiency and inventory investment.
• Support customer fulfillment objectives through effective inventory availability and control.
• Provide guidance and support during acquisitions, integrations, and operational transitions.

Team Leadership

• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing inventory control organization.
• Coach and mentor managers and team members to strengthen technical and leadership capabilities.
• Establish clear goals, accountability measures, and development plans for staff.
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational discipline.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Finance, or equivalent work experience.

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive experience in inventory control, supply chain, operations, or manufacturing leadership roles.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing multi-site inventory or supply chain functions.
• Experience within manufacturing, packaging, consumer products, paper, or industrial operations strongly preferred.
• Proven experience leading inventory optimization and process improvement initiatives.
• Experience with SAP and Microsoft suite is critical.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of inventory management principles, manufacturing operations, and supply chain processes.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong financial acumen related to inventory valuation, forecasting, and working capital management.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to lead change in a complex operational environment.
• Proficiency with data analytics and reporting tools.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or APICS/CPIM certification is a plus.

Working Conditions

• Ability to travel up to 30-40% to manufacturing and distribution facilities.
• Primarily office and manufacturing environment.
• May require occasional evening or weekend support related to inventory audits or operational initiatives.

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