North American Inventory Manager

The Gund Company Inc•Olivette, MO

About The Position

Join The Gund Company, where you will find friends who will support and challenge you to crush goals that provide amazing growth opportunities. We are in the business of electrical insulation manufacturing, but we really pride ourselves in just being a group of fun, driven, problem solvers who LOVE what we do! The Gund Company: Take Care of Each Other, Take Care of the Customer and Take Care of the Business Job Summary The North American Inventory Manager is the Process Owner for the enterprise Inventory Planning and Control Process. In close coordination with the Global Supply Chain Director, Facility Managers, and Purchasing team, the Manager is responsible for ensuring TGC utilizes its ERP system and other tools and human processes to serve our customers in the most cash flow effective means possible. The Manager will have deep discipline-specific knowledge and experience with the ability to coordinate supply chain and inventory control activities across multiple locations. Work activities will involve strategic communication with functional and facility leaders. The North American Inventory Manager will serve as an enterprise-level resource in facilitating process improvement activities using continuous improvement tools, concepts and techniques.

Requirements

Superior analytical skills including high proficiency in using Microsoft Excel
Extensive experience utilizing ERP software
Demonstrated experience implementing enterprise-level solutions within the supply chain function
Excellent communication skills working with supervisors, peers, and internal stakeholders
Technical or business/supply chain Bachelor’s degree (B.S./B.A.) or equivalent combination of education and experience
A minimum of ten years of progressive business experience is preferred
Employee must be able to travel 10-15% of the time.

Nice To Haves

One or more purchasing-related certifications (e.g. APICS) preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as the enterprise Inventory Planning and Control Process owner
Manage our key raw material ERP data management processes (Raw Material Part and Vendor Maintenance) to ensure timely updates and data integrity
Oversee and audit our reorder point (ROP) management process to ensure ROP’s are updated in the necessary timeframes, ensuring a balance of inventory and customer service levels
Cross-functionally lead the enterprise inventory level corrective action process minimizing excess inventory
Actively keep up to date with the latest business operation optimization tools to ensure TGC is leading our industry in customer service and cash management processes
Maintain and assist in development of key metrics surrounding inventory control and planning
Perform as an enterprise-level resource for strategic process improvement event facilitation.
Maintain process documentation and provide training materials that allow others to administer process with limited direction
Other duties may be assigned.
Directly supervises employees.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company policies, the Code of Conduct, and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.