Senior Manager, Inventory & Logistics

Outform Group•Union City, CA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Inventory & Logistics, leads inventory strategy, warehousing, and logistics execution across a complex, project-driven manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring material availability & accuracy, inventory integrity, logistics performance, and working capital optimization across all verticals & locations. The Senior Manager will operate as a strategic leader and hands-on operator, partnering closely with Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, Strategic Sourcing, Project Management, and Business Systems to support high-velocity retail launches, client-specific programs, and business process re-engineering of our inventory management systems. This role is based in Union City, CA facility and is critical to scaling operational discipline while maintaining speed, flexibility, and best practice inventory record accuracy practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Logistics, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
10+ years of progressive experience in inventory management and logistics within a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated success leading inventory and logistics functions in a project-based or configure-to-order business
Strong working knowledge of domestic and international logistics, freight management, and warehouse operations
Proven experience using ERP systems to drive inventory accuracy and operational control
Strong people leadership and cross-functional influence skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in retail POP displays, consumer electronics, or digital/networked hardware environments
Familiarity with D365 Supply Chain Management
Experience supporting large-scale retail launches, rollouts, or installations
APICS CSCP, CPIM, or equivalent certification
Prior experience leading teams in a unionized environment

Responsibilities

Inventory Strategy & Governance
Own the UNC inventory strategy across raw materials, WIP, finished goods, project-specific inventory, and spare parts
Define and govern inventory policies including safety stock, min/max levels, lead-time assumptions, and service-level targets aligned to business planning requirements
Drive inventory accuracy through disciplined cycle counting, physical inventories, and systemic root-cause analysis
Actively manage excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory exposure, including mitigation plans, recovery actions, and executive reporting
Ensure appropriate controls for customer-owned, program-specific, and temporary display inventory
Logistics & Distribution Leadership
Lead all inbound and outbound logistics operations, including domestic and international freight (ocean, air, LTL, FTL, parcel) for UNC.
Partner with Global Logistics for the seamless coordination of inbound freight
Own carrier strategy, freight procurement, rate negotiation, and performance management
Ensure on-time, in-full delivery to manufacturing facilities, client distribution centers, installers, and retail locations nationwide
Oversee customs, trade compliance, and documentation for international shipments where applicable, partnering with global vendors, Strategic Sourcing & Global Logistics for execution
Lead logistics execution for time-critical retail launches, remodels, and multi-site rollouts
Warehouse & Materials Flow Operations
Provide senior leadership over warehouse operations including receiving, put-away, picking, kitting, staging, and shipping
Optimize warehouse layout, slotting, and material flows to support both manufacturing throughput and project staging
Establish and enforce SOPs for material handling, storage, safety, and quality
Ensure uninterrupted material flow to production lines and assembly operations
Systems Analytics & Continuous Improvement
Serve as a functional owner for inventory and logistics processes within ERP and WMS platforms (e.g., D365 or equivalent)
Develop and maintain KPI dashboards covering inventory turns, accuracy, OTIF delivery, freight cost, and service levels
Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on lead-time reduction, cost optimization, inventory turns and working capital improvement
Partner with IT and Operations on ERP enhancements, automation, and data governance initiatives
Cross Functional & Executive Collaboration
Partner with Planning to align inventory and logistics execution to demand forecasts, capacity plans, and customer launch schedules
Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing to improve supplier delivery performance and inbound logistics efficiency, via ASN’s etc.
Support Project Management and Manufacturing with precise staging, sequencing, and delivery of displays and digital hardware
Act as the senior escalation point for inventory or logistics risks impacting customer commitments
Present performance, risks, and improvement plans to senior leadership
People Leadership
Lead, develop, and scale inventory, warehouse, and logistics teams across all UNC facilities
Set performance expectations, coach managers and supervisors, and build a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Ensure compliance with safety, labor, and regulatory requirements