Field Inventory Manager II

ICON•Austin, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

ICON is seeking a highly organized, operationally adept Field Inventory Manager II to own the full lifecycle of company tools, equipment, and operational assets across its field print operations. As ICON scales deployments of the Titan print system nationwide, this role ensures projects mobilize with the right equipment, assets are tracked and recovered accurately, and capital investments are protected through disciplined inventory management. The position oversees tool crib operations, project deployment logistics, asset tracking, preventative maintenance coordination, and the company-wide asset recovery program. The manager works independently, with review at key milestones, to diagnose equipment loss and readiness gaps and influence senior leaders across Field Operations, Project Management, Procurement, and Print Systems on equipment strategy. The role is based at ICON’s Austin, Texas campus and reports to the Manager, Inventory.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent related experience.
At least 5 years of experience in asset management, equipment management, logistics, or inventory operations.
Experience managing tools, equipment, or operational assets in construction, industrial, or field-service environments.
Demonstrated ability to implement or manage asset tracking systems or inventory management programs.
Ability to influence and build relationships with senior internal and external partners, including vendors and project leadership.
Demonstrated ability to analyze information, identify root causes, and develop solutions independently.
Strong organizational and process management skills, including the ability to coordinate across departments and concurrent projects.
Ability to adapt communication style for field crews, project managers, and executive leadership.
Comfort working in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment where priorities shift with project schedules.

Nice To Haves

Experience with asset tracking software, barcode systems, or RFID-based inventory management.
Experience managing high-value equipment fleets or capital assets across multiple active project sites.
Strong data tracking and reporting proficiency, including Excel, asset management platforms, or ERP systems.
Background in construction, field technology deployment, or industrial equipment operations.
Familiarity with NetSuite or similar ERP/inventory systems.

Responsibilities

Oversee the daily operation, organization, and security of the company tool crib, including systems for issuing, receiving, and tracking tools and equipment.
Pull, stage, and prepare tools, equipment, and deployment materials for project mobilization, coordinating with project managers and operations leadership to ensure readiness.
Evaluate returned equipment and determine whether it should be repaired, redeployed, replaced, or retired based on cost, lifecycle, and project demand.
Maintain a centralized asset management system tracking company tools, equipment, and operational assets by location, condition, assignment, and lifecycle status.
Assign and manage asset tags, barcodes, or RFID tracking, and enforce tagging and check-in/check-out discipline.
Assess project demands and make allocation and redistribution decisions, adapting to incomplete or changing pipeline and schedule information.
Forecast equipment needs using the project pipeline and historical precedent, adjust allocation plans as actuals diverge, and coordinate procurement with leadership and Procurement.
Maintain essential tools, consumables, and operational supplies; conduct cycle counts and full inventory audits.
Implement preventative maintenance schedules, coordinate repairs with internal teams and external vendors, and maintain repair history records.
Lead the company-wide asset recovery program, retrieving equipment from completed jobsites, auditing recovery results, and analyzing loss metrics to identify root causes and improve the approach.
Analyze loss rates, utilization, and lifecycle costs to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
Maintain accurate records of asset assignments, inventory levels, and equipment movement, and report on asset utilization, inventory accuracy, and cost-saving initiatives.
Ensure equipment meets company safety requirements and maintain inspection, certification, and compliance documentation.
Advise Field Operations, Project Management, Procurement, and Print Systems leadership on equipment readiness, tradeoffs, and costs, adapting communication to technical and non-technical audiences.
Resolve unusual or non-standard inventory and asset discrepancies independently, escalating at critical decision points.
Advise field and cross-functional teams on tagging, tracking, and inventory best practices.