Inventory Manager

Guardian Rail, LLC•Columbus, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Guardian Rail is seeking an Inventory Manager to support its nationwide repair network. The role supports business-unit management by training personnel in processes and procedures and maintaining inventories throughout the network. The Inventory Manager oversees parts and components and ensures the accuracy and integrity of network inventory, inventory systems, and processes. The position works with Corporate Supply Chain personnel to establish proper practices, supervises their implementation across an integrated network of locations, and partners with location personnel.

Requirements

College degree.
Three to five years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
At least three years of materials or inventory experience in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to present facts and recommendations orally and in writing.
Proficiency with personal computer software applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Knowledge of and skill in using office equipment, including copiers, telephones, fax machines, calculators, and filing systems.
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to ensure timely completion.
Ability to make independent judgments within the scope of responsibility.

Nice To Haves

Previous purchasing experience.
Prior supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure location-level Materials Department staff receive, manage, and transact materials physically and systemically in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Provide daily material status updates and ensure KPIs are current and accurate.
Work with facility-level personnel to identify issues involving parts and inventory and assist with resolution.
Develop and manage vendor relationships to support strategic and budgeted purchasing and material-control goals and ensure vendor compliance with company policies.
Supervise and coordinate rollouts and ongoing implementation of company policies, procedures, and programs for inventory control, procurement, data management, and reporting.
Monitor material pricing, inventory quantities, and transactions for errors and take corrective action.
Seek ways to lower costs while maintaining company quality standards.
Coordinate and conduct facility physical inventories and cycle counts with Plant Materials Department staff.
Monitor inventory-accuracy measurements and take corrective action when issues are identified.
Manage aging inventory and prepare inventory-analysis reports for the Plant Manager and others as required.
Help maintain an accurate company Parts Master to support system data integrity.
Work with purchasing personnel on vendor performance related to receiving and inventory management, and address problem areas in a timely manner.
Work with vendors and Accounts Payable personnel to resolve materials and vendor-invoicing issues, including damages, quality issues, and incorrect pricing, parts, or quantities.
Maintain working knowledge of purchasing and inventory systems.
Perform other duties, responsibilities, and projects as requested or required by the Plant Manager.