Inventory Manager Mid-Sr

Veritech•Aberdeen, MD

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Manager (IM), Mid-Senior will lead and implement inventory management, supply chain, and customer demand strategies aligning with the Company's goals. This role will optimize logistics, procurement, and inventory management to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain proper stock levels to avoid shortages or excess inventory. The position involves managing the acquisition and storage of materials, negotiating with suppliers, managing transportation and distribution, and participating in demand forecasting and planning. The Inventory Manager will analyze supply chain performance, monitor inventory activities using KPIs, develop contingency plans, and ensure compliance with environmental, ethical, and regulatory standards. Additionally, this role will lead cost reduction initiatives, assist in quoting for new projects, and ensure alignment with the company’s ERP and MRP systems. The Inventory Manager will also perform supervisory responsibilities and manage shipping and receiving operations.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience.
Three (3)+ years of demonstrated experience in an equivalent or similar role.
Demonstrated experience using an ERP/MRP system.
Demonstrated experience with ISO 9001:2015 or other industry-specify quality systems.
Maintain highly organized and detailed records.
Ability to operate material handling equipment (i.e. forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.).
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
Certification such as: Production and Inventory Management (APICS CPIM), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified Professional in Supply Management (ISM CPSM), Heavy Equipment Operator Certifications (such as Forklift), Council of Supply Chain Management (CSCMP) Supply Chain Foundations Certifications: Manufacturing and Service Operations, Demand Planning, Customer Relationship Management, Transportation Management, Procurement Professional, Warehouse Operations.
Six (6)+ years of demonstrated experience in an equivalent or similar role.
Hands-on experience with production line support and troubleshooting.
High proficiency with ERP/MRP systems, specifically with Deltek Costpoint.
Ability to obtain security clearance, if needed.

Responsibilities

Lead and implement inventory management, supply chain, and customer demand strategies aligning with the Company's goals.
Optimize logistics, procurement, and inventory management to improve efficiency, reduce costs and maintain proper stock levels to avoid shortages or excess inventory.
Identify, select, and maintain relationships with suppliers and negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms.
Manage the acquisition and storage of raw materials, parts, or finished goods to ensure on-time delivery and cost-effective procurement.
Manage transportation, warehousing, and distribution of goods.
Participate in and help develop demand forecasting and planning activities to proactively prevent overstock or stockout conditions.
Analyze supply chain performance data to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for continuous improvement.
Analyze supplier performance to ensure compliance with all applicable quality and customer standards.
Monitor, analyze, and report on critical inventory activities using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Develop contingency plans and alternative sourcing strategies.
Ensure supply chain practices meet environmental and ethical standards while also complying with regulations related to trade, safety, and labor.
Ensure bonded inventory programs that reduce lead time and improve inventory turns.
Lead cost reduction initiatives with suppliers and secured customer approvals for savings.
Assist in quoting for new projects, including pricing strategy, vendor collaboration and material configuration coordination with cleared venders.
Ensure inventory, supply chain, and customer demand activities and transactions are accurate and fully aligned with the company’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and MRP systems.
Perform supervisory responsibilities, including task prioritization, performance oversight, process enforcement, and employee development for assigned personnel.
Supervise and manage the shipping and receiving operations, including managing and overseeing the intake of incoming materials and outbound shipments to ensure accuracy, completeness, and proper documentation.
Coordinate cross functionally with Manufacturing and Program teams to prioritize, schedule and execute shipments.
Accountable for team compliance in all packing, labeling, and shipping activities to ensure adherence to customer and regulatory requirements (e.g., military, international, hazmat).
Lead resolution of shipping discrepancies, serving as primary point of contact with carriers, vendors, and internal teams.
Provide oversight and hands-on support as required to ensure operational continuity and schedule adherence.
Direct and supports material movement using material handling equipment as needed.
Ensure inventory accuracy through supervisory review of receiving documentation and ERP/MRP system transactions (and/or other required tracking methods).