Inventory and Material Manager

JCB North America•Pooler, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supply/OF Inventory & Material Manager is responsible for end‑to‑end ownership of inventory, materials planning, and operational execution for attachments, kits, tires, decals, trailers, and related programs. This role ensures accurate inventory control, SAP transactional integrity, financial accuracy, and on‑time availability of materials to support work orders, key accounts, and customer‑specific programs. The position partners cross‑functionally with Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations to resolve issues, drive process improvements, and provide actionable reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in inventory management, materials management, or supply chain operations
Strong working knowledge of SAP (inventory, work orders, COGI, accruals)
Proven experience managing complex inventories and multiple product categories
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office software
Comfortable in an in-person office environment
Must be customer service oriented, flexible, and have a high energy level
Must have excellent follow-through skills
Must have a professional, polished, and sophisticated demeanor and be comfortable in most social settings
Must be open to domestic and international travel
Desire and proven ability to learn and grow

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing, heavy equipment, or attachment‑based operations
Advanced Excel or BI/dashboard reporting experience
Experience supporting key customer accounts or custom programs
Inventory & materials planning expertise
Financial and operational accuracy
Cross functional communication and influence
Data driven decision making
Process improvement mindset
Attention to detail with big picture awareness
Technical competence is a plus

Responsibilities

Manage ordering, receiving, storage, transfers, and control of approximately 3,500 attachment and component SKUs
Maintain inventory for attachments, kits (camera, road light, artic, immobilizer, RPM), tires, generators, and trailers
Oversee perpetual inventory counts, reconciliation, and corrective actions to ensure accuracy
Perform inventory adjustments and maintenance in SAP
Manage OS&D (Overages, Shortages, and Damages) items through resolution
Maintain SAP transactional accuracy, including: COGI error monitoring, review, and resolution; Work order accrual review and correction of incorrect TECOs; Validation of part usage and resolution of incorrect or unclear work order requirements
Coordinate with Sales and Supply Chain to correct out‑of‑stock issues and usage discrepancies
Support forecast planning in collaboration with Key Accounts
Prepare and maintain: Weekly and Monthly Shortage Reports, Attachment Schedule Reports, Perpetual Inventory (PI) Dashboards and KPI reporting
Analyze inventory trends and risks; recommend corrective or preventive actions
Manage drop shipments, including returns processing and documentation
Oversee decals for multiple customer accounts (ordering, storage, shipping)
Maintain live links, manuals, and documentation for customer programs (e.g., Aertssen)
Manage trailer and generator inventory, including ordering, receiving, and ongoing maintenance
Maintain tire master data, work order accruals, descriptions, and storage controls
Review and approve freight and invoice charges related to inventory and logistics
Ensure financial accuracy related to inventory valuation, accruals, and work order impacts
Support audits through accurate documentation and system alignment
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance inventory accuracy, service level, and efficiency
Serve as a key liaison between Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Finance
Support dashboard development and data accuracy for leadership visibility