Inventory Manager
About The Position
The Inventory Manager oversees and controls inventory operations across Reeder Distributors, including fuel equipment, fuel and lube products, and construction project inventory. The role is responsible for inventory accuracy, operational efficiency, accountability across warehouse and inventory locations, and the organization and flow of warehouses. The position leads inventory control processes, manages cycle count programs, reconciles month-end inventory variances, oversees transfers and receiving, and develops procedures for accurate inventory tracking and operational excellence. It supports service, installation, sales, and warehouse operations throughout the organization. The Inventory Manager also leads and supports warehouse and inventory personnel, coordinates with purchasing, operations, sales, accounting, and service departments, and produces inventory reports and performance metrics. The role supports inventory forecasting and the implementation and optimization of inventory management tools and systems.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of inventory management, warehouse management, or supply chain experience.
- Experience managing large and diverse inventories across multiple product categories.
- Experience with bills of materials (BOMs) and manufacturing inventory processes.
- Strong understanding of inventory control procedures, cycle counting, and reconciliation processes.
- Experience with ERP, warehouse management, or inventory systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to lead teams and drive accountability.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and inventory reporting.
Nice To Haves
- Forklift and warehouse operations experience.
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain accurate inventory levels across all divisions and warehouse locations.
- Lead daily inventory control activities, including receiving, transfers, staging, returns, adjustments, inventory transactions, and warranties.
- Monitor inventory movement and ensure transactions are documented and processed in the ERP or accounting system.
- Investigate and reconcile inventory discrepancies and variances, and minimize dead inventory.
- Track bulk tanks, totes, drums, pails, and packaged liquid products; monitor product aging, contamination risks, and slow-moving liquid inventory.
- Develop and manage cycle count programs for all inventory categories.
- Lead warehouse teams in routine cycle counts and physical inventory audits.
- Reconcile month-end inventory variances and provide reports to leadership.
- Identify root causes of inventory issues and implement corrective actions.
- Reconcile daily, weekly, and monthly liquid inventory balances against sales, deliveries, usage, and physical measurements.
- Investigate and resolve liquid inventory variances, shortages, overages, and potential product losses.
- Support inventory controls that minimize product loss, theft, and recording errors.
- Establish and improve inventory control procedures, workflows, and warehouse organization standards.
- Standardize inventory processes across departments and locations, including procedures for handling, counting, measuring, and tracking liquid inventory.
- Analyze inventory trends and recommend improvements to reduce shrinkage, errors, and excess inventory while supporting operational efficiency and customer service.
- Lead and support warehouse and inventory personnel involved in inventory handling, purchasing, and control.
- Train team members on inventory procedures, scanning, transfers, and cycle count expectations; promote accountability and accuracy.
- Coordinate with purchasing, operations, sales, accounting, and service departments to maintain inventory integrity.
- Generate inventory reports, variance analyses, and inventory performance metrics; maintain accurate system records.
- Assist with forecasting inventory needs and identifying slow-moving or obsolete inventory.
- Support implementation and optimization of inventory management tools and systems.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
