Regional Inventory Control SME

Jabil • Tampa, FL

1d • $100,100 - $180,200

About The Position

The Regional Inventory Control (IC) SME is part of Jabil’s new site development deployment team. The role drives standard work and continuous improvement in materials processes, systems, and functional talent development. It serves as a technical expert in Inventory Control processes and systems and as a project leader who works with operations teams to implement improvements that support service levels, profitability, and differentiated capabilities.

The position is based at one of Jabil’s US facilities and requires up to 75% travel throughout the US for new-site and optimization projects. Multiple openings are available. The SME works with other Materials SMEs and manufacturing-process teams on requirements and system configurations for new sites and business expansions, leads medium-complexity, cross-functional improvement projects, and supports standardized Materials systems and applications. The role also provides coaching and training, monitors Materials metrics, audits operations, and shares best practices with regional and global teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; an equivalent combination of education, training, or experience is also accepted.
• At least 5 years of work experience in Inventory Control or another Materials field, such as PU or PL, including some relevant Inventory Control experience.
• Understand Inventory Control and Materials standards, procedures, systems, and work methodologies.
• Understand and apply a broad range of Materials-related systems and technology.
• Understand JOS and Quality Systems used in internal manufacturing processes and their connection to Materials processes and systems.
• Understand Jabil’s global strategies and direction.
• Demonstrated success in change management, continuous improvement implementation and management, and cost-reduction programs.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage conflict.
• Advanced PC skills, including knowledge of Jabil software packages.
• Proficient verbal and written English skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety standards and requirements.
• Proficiency with personal computers and Microsoft Office products.
• Microsoft Visio and Microsoft Project skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% throughout the US for new-site and optimization projects.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Materials Operations or Supply Chain, such as APICS certification.
• PMP certification.

Responsibilities

• Work with SMEs in other Materials areas, including PU and PL, and manufacturing processes to define process and system requirements and test configurations for new sites and business expansions.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in one or more standardized Materials systems and applications.
• Coach, mentor, and train the Materials team and foster a learning environment.
• Monitor key Materials metrics for assigned customers and sites.
• Support or maintain lower-level Materials team essential duties and responsibilities.
• Perform regular internal audits to ensure Materials operations are under control.
• Drive standardization, simplification, optimization, and continuous improvement of Materials processes and systems.
• Communicate and consult on site best practices with supporting data to Regional and Global Materials teams.
• Lead medium-complexity, cross-functional Materials improvement projects at the site.
• Diagnose process and system gaps against best-in-class operations using subject matter expertise.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project frameworks, measurable goals, and priorities for improvements to existing business processes and systems.
• Map current processes at appropriate detail and work with stakeholders and system solution teams to define desired future processes.
• Lead project teams in submitting business requirements documentation.
• Define project KPIs and manage work within scope, quality, time, and cost constraints.
• Work with stakeholders and IT solution teams to define test plans and evaluate business scenarios in relevant functional areas.
• Assess project risks and put appropriate mitigation measures in place with the project team.
• Manage stakeholder communications and escalate issues to the next management level when necessary.
• Define staffing needs, including headcount and skillsets, and align with Regional and Site leadership on action plans to address gaps.
• Track project progress and provide timely updates.
• Be accountable for overall project success, including cost, schedule, quality, and scope management.
• Identify project buyoff criteria.
• Work with project teams to develop training plans and materials and deliver training to prepare end users for changes.
• Coordinate other project validation activities.
• Support the Lean organization by developing a strong process foundation and data integrity for organization-wide process improvement.
• Comply with all procedures within the company security policy.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision insurance, with HRA and HSA options.
• 401(k) match.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Pet insurance.
• Adoption assistance.
• Annual merit increases.
• Community volunteer opportunities.
• Short-term performance-based incentive.
• Four weeks of paid parental leave.
• Company-paid holidays (11 in 2027: 9 fixed and 2 optional floating holidays, subject to yearly change).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level