Parts Inventory Control Manager

Raymond West•Lathrop, CA

16h•$83,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Raymond West is seeking an Inventory Control Manager to oversee the accuracy of non-parts-related serialized assets in the company’s enterprise resource planning software, currently EBS and transitioning to DMS. The role continuously reviews and audits serialized inventory, investigates and corrects discrepancies, and implements processes and controls to prevent future discrepancies. Effective communication across Raymond West departments is essential to supporting accurate inventory and timely customer service. The manager leads staff and manages the operational activities of the Inventory Department, including assigning work, supporting staff development, coordinating training, conducting performance evaluations, managing timecards, and ensuring compliance with company policies. The role develops and oversees inventory programs, policies, procedures, and goals; prepares reports for senior Inventory leadership; and participates in company and department projects. The position coordinates discrepancy research and corrective actions across departments, researches bills of lading with the Raymond West Warehouse Coordinator to locate serialized inventory, and supervises quarterly physical inventories at branches. It reconciles physical inventory with EBS/DMS records, develops controls such as daily cycle counts and Asset Record Keeper protocols, addresses aged inventory, and coordinates disposition of ship-in and frustrated assets. The role also supports equipment end-of-life processing, helps address data-entry inconsistencies, improves procedures, and escalates unresolved issues. The position requires 10% travel (approximately four hours per week), and the employee must be insurable by Raymond West. Candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen. The listed salary range is $83,000–$95,000; the specific offer may depend on factors including relevant experience, education, and work location.

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and similar software, especially Excel.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees, coworkers, and managers in other departments.
Willingness to work off-hours as specific needs dictate and assume additional responsibility as required.
High school diploma.
Must be able to be insured by Raymond West.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the material handling industry.
Experience working with serialized inventory.

Responsibilities

Manage staff in an assigned area, including assigning projects and tasks, making hiring, separation, and disciplinary recommendations, and conducting performance evaluations.
Support staff development, coordinate training for new staff, and identify training needs for current staff.
Provide leadership to assigned staff and manage employee timecards using the company’s Time and Attendance system.
Manage operational activities within the Inventory Department.
Develop, organize, implement, and oversee inventory programs, policies, and procedures, and ensure inventory goals are achieved.
Make decisions on key department issues affecting service and performance.
Direct and prepare reports for Inventory senior leadership.
Participate in company or department projects and ensure employees follow company policies.
Communicate and coordinate with other departments and with employees, customers, and manufacturers, verbally and in writing.
Continuously identify discrepancies in non-parts-related serialized assets in EBS/DMS.
Research inventory discrepancies, coordinate across departments, recommend corrections, and track corrective actions through completion.
Work with the Raymond West Warehouse Coordinator to access and research bills of lading to determine the physical location of non-parts-related serialized inventory.
Manage and supervise quarterly physical inventories at Raymond West branches.
Reconcile quarterly inventory findings so physical assets are recorded in EBS/DMS and system-recorded assets are physically accounted for.
Develop, implement, and oversee inventory processes and controls to prevent future discrepancies, including initiatives such as daily cycle counts and Asset Record Keeper protocols.
Develop and implement processes to identify and address aged inventory, research it, and recommend disposition to department owners.
Coordinate with Sales Coordination and Shop Managers to track the disposition and timely movement of ship-in inventory from other Raymond dealerships.
Coordinate with Sales, Sales Coordination, and Shop Managers to identify frustrated assets for disposition decisions.
Support the Warehouse Coordinator and Shop Managers with equipment end-of-life processing and disposal.
Assist the Data Steward in identifying EBS/DMS data-entry inconsistencies and developing corrective actions.
Develop and implement procedures for continuous process improvement.
Escalate and report issues that are not resolved in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.