Inventory Manager

States Manufacturing LLC•Dayton, MN

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Forgent Power is seeking an Inventory and Kitting Manager with Industry Technical Expertise. The ideal candidate would have experience and be responsible for ensuring that the company’s inventory is accurate, available, properly stored, and efficiently managed within the warehouse/s. This candidate will also Lead and supervise kitting personnel, ensuring kits are prepared accurately, on schedule, and aligned with production requirements. The Inventory and Kitting Manager works closely with the Materials team, planning, purchasing, production, and warehouse teams to support efficient and uninterrupted operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, related field, or pertinent work experience
Minimum 7-10 years’ experience in materials management, planning, or supply chain operations
ERP experience, preferably EPICOR, required
Experience managing kitting operations, material staging, and production support processes in a manufacturing environment.
Proven experience managing teams
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and Lean principles
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
Ability to pass background and drug test prior to employment.
Ability to work in a team environment to accomplish daily tasks while managing through shifting priorities and ambiguity
Superior problem solving, project management and analytical skills

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Electrical Power Distribution Equipment preferred

Responsibilities

Plan and manage material requirements to support production schedules
Oversee inventory control, including raw materials and WIP
Act as a subject matter expert in the material planning systems (EPICOR)
Monitor inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and physical inventories
Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies
Identify and implement inventory reduction and cost-saving initiatives
Ensure proper storage and movement of materials
Manage and mentor inventory staff
Collaborate with Production, Materials, and Finance teams
Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
Prepare reports and KPIs related to inventory turns, shortages, and excess
Develop, oversee, and optimize kitting processes to ensure accurate and timely material availability for production builds.
Manage kit creation, replenishment, staging, and inventory transactions within the ERP system to support production schedules.
Monitor kit accuracy and completeness, investigating and resolving component shortages, substitutions, and discrepancies.
Collaborate with Production, Planning, and Materials teams to establish kitting priorities and improve workflow efficiency.
Implement and maintain standardized kitting procedures, inventory controls, and performance metrics to support operational excellence and continuous improvement.