Inventory Manager

Fencing Supply Group Acquisition LLC•Sandy Springs, GA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Fencing Supply Group (FSG) is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Inventory Manager to oversee and optimize end-to-end supply chain operations. The role focuses on inventory and capital management, planning excellence—including S&OP, forecasting, demand planning, and capacity planning—and seamless purchasing and distribution across the branch network. The position is onsite three days per week. The Inventory Manager optimizes inventory levels across product categories while balancing working capital, service levels, and cost. The role partners with Finance, branch leadership, suppliers, carriers, and cross-functional teams to support purchasing, replenishment, distribution, and supply planning. It also uses Infor ERP, Microsoft Power BI, Excel, and advanced analytics to monitor performance, improve planning accuracy, and modernize workflows. The role requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 2–3+ years of progressive supply chain experience. A master's degree or APICS/CSCP certification is preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum 2–3+ years of progressive supply chain management experience, emphasizing inventory management, S&OP, forecasting, demand planning, and capacity planning.
Advanced Excel and analytical-tool skills for forecasting, modeling, and scenario planning.
Strong knowledge of supply chain metrics and financial levers affecting working capital.
Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.
Analytical mindset, problem-solving capabilities, and a continuous-improvement orientation.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or APICS/CSCP certification.
Experience with purchasing and branch distribution support.
Proficiency with Infor ERP and Microsoft Power BI.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategies to optimize inventory levels across product categories while balancing working capital, service levels, and cost.
Partner with Finance to track capital tied up in inventory and recommend initiatives to improve working capital efficiency.
Monitor inventory performance metrics, including turns, days on hand, obsolescence, and write-offs, to achieve company targets.
Ensure inventory controls, audits, and cycle-counting processes are in place.
Oversee purchasing activities to support cost-effective sourcing and timely replenishment.
Coordinate deliveries to FSG branches to maintain appropriate inventory levels and support operational needs.
Collaborate with branch leadership to forecast demand and address local inventory challenges.
Partner with suppliers and carriers to improve service levels, reduce lead times, and resolve delivery issues.
Help create and drive the S&OP process, aligning Sales, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain to balance demand and supply.
Develop and maintain demand forecasts to support procurement and distribution planning.
Lead capacity planning to ensure supplier and logistics capabilities meet current and future demand.
Translate demand and sales plans into actionable supply plans across procurement and logistics.
Collaborate with Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Commercial teams to execute supply chain operations.
Provide senior leadership with insights and recommendations about supply chain risks, opportunities, and trade-offs.
Drive continuous improvement in supply chain processes, systems, and analytics.
Use Infor ERP to support supply chain execution, data integrity, and planning accuracy.
Develop Microsoft Power BI dashboards and reports to track KPIs, forecast accuracy, and branch performance.
Use advanced analytics to identify gaps, inform decisions, and recommend corrective actions.
Lead projects to digitize and modernize supply chain workflows.