Inventory Optimization Leader

Wilsonart•Temple, TX

About The Position

At Wilsonart, we don’t just make surfaces—we build careers. When you join our team, you become part of something bigger: a company driven by innovation, grounded in values, and powered by people who care. You’ll be surrounded by teammates who take pride in their work and look out for one another. You’ll have the chance to learn, grow and make a real impact. And you’ll be part of a company that believes winning means helping you succeed at work and in life. Here, you’ll win with: Support that keeps you well • Medical, dental, and life insurance • Company-paid short- and long-term disability • FSAs and dependent care options • Vision and legal benefits • Gym discounts and wellness clinics • Tuition reimbursement—for you and your dependents Opportunities to grow • Clear paths to promotion and internal mobility • Training, coaching, and mentorship • Development programs to support your goals Time for what matters • Paid vacation and holidays in your first year • A culture that respects work-life balance We’re looking for people who are ready to learn, ready to lead and ready to make a difference. If that sounds like you, you can win at Wilsonart. Inventory Optimization & Planning Manager Position Summary The Inventory Optimization & Planning Manager owns end-to-end inventory strategy for raw materials and finished goods across our manufacturing and distribution network. This role drives working capital performance while protecting service levels through disciplined planning, demand model refinement, and cross-functional execution. This individual will serve as the supply chain lead for inventory optimization initiatives and play a critical role in the monthly SIOP process, ensuring inventory strategy is integrated with demand, supply, and financial plans. This is a high-impact role for a data-driven leader who can translate analytics into operational results.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Analytics, or related field
5+ years of experience in inventory planning, demand planning, or supply chain analytics within a manufacturing environment
Proven success improving inventory turns and forecast accuracy
Strong ERP/MRP experience and advanced Excel capability
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives

Nice To Haves

CPIM or CSCP certification
Experience supporting a formal SIOP process
Multi-plant or network planning experience
Advanced analytics capability including SQL, Python, or forecasting tools

Responsibilities

Own finished goods inventory targets, policies, and planning parameters
Establish and maintain safety stock, reorder points, lead times, and replenishment rules
Balance working capital objectives with service-level performance
Identify and reduce excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory
Optimize network inventory positioning across plants and distribution centers
Partner with Sales, Operations, and Finance to strengthen demand planning assumptions
Refine and improve planning parameters
Analyze forecast accuracy and demand volatility by product family and location relative to supply capacity
Serve as a key contributor in the monthly SIOP process, ensuring inventory strategy supports volume, margin, and service objectives
Provide scenario modeling and risk analysis to support SIOP decisions
Lead cross-functional supply chain projects with defined scope, timeline, and measurable financial impact
Drive initiatives such as working capital reduction, SKU rationalization, safety stock recalibration, and ERP parameter governance
Conduct root-cause analysis for stockouts, overstocks, and supply disruptions
Develop dashboards and KPIs to track inventory turns, days on hand, forecast accuracy, and service performance