Strategic Inventory Manager

Summit Companies•Mendota Heights, MN

18h

About The Position

The purpose of the Strategic Inventory Manager position is to set and facilitate the implementation of inventory management policies, processes and controls; working with Summit branches to optimize inventory; and monitor and report on the company’s inventory. Summit Companies, through its subsidiaries, is a full-service provider for fire detection, suppression, and security with a full suite of capabilities that includes design, installation, testing, inspections, and maintenance. We serve customers across many verticals on a local, regional, and national scale. We’re proud of our well-deserved reputation for quality work that’s completed by our talented and experienced installation workforce. Summit Companies is a dynamic organization with endless growth opportunities spanning over 100 locations in more than 30 states. Our company is consistently recognized for service excellence in the fire protection industry. Summit Companies supports trade skills and workforce development by hosting Recognized Apprenticeships and on-the-job training (OJT) programs for new career-seekers. Many members of our leadership team serve as chair on NFPA code compliance committees, serve on regional safety boards, and support technical education in local schools. Summit Companies supports employees in their professional development by offering continued development, training, and education by encouraging NICET and other career-advancing certifications. We continually strive to be the Employer of Choice for highly motivated team members who want to succeed in a high-growth environment. We encourage initiative, independence, diversity, and personal career growth. The combination of experience, knowledge, and customer service is the key to our performance and helps us achieve our goal of providing the highest quality of fire protection services to protect lives and property.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or related field, required.
2+ years experience supervising inventory and/or supply chain teams, required
5+ years working in an inventory control and/or production/distribution environment, required
Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees, customers and board or directors.
5 years of professional computer skills (proficiency in MS Office Suite)
3 years Timberline Sage 300 CRE ERP, or equivalent
Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record, required
Must be able to comply with SFPH’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement
Up to 30% Travel
Up to 15% warehouse environment

Nice To Haves

APICS-CPIM designation, preferred.

Responsibilities

Establish or maintain inventory management policies, processes and procedures and controls
Overseeing inventory management according to company guidelines
Ensure maintenance of accurate data management regarding forecasts, product and vendor attributes
Analyze and forecast to ensure correct number of items are in stock and create inventory requisitions when required with the knowledge of consumption, supplier lead times and other criteria
Monitor inventory closely by performing cycle counts and critical inventory tasks to maintain updated and accurate inventory levels
Ensure cycle counts are performed regularly in the most efficient and accurate way
Document and review inventory levels to identify discrepancies, stockouts, overstocks, and obsolete items
Work with category managers and branch managers to jointly develop plans to eliminate stockouts, over stockings
Investigate, understand the root causes and troubleshoot inventory issues
Develop and implement operational improvements to existing procedures in order to maximize efficiency and minimize operational costs that will benefit the business
Establish professional business relationship with other departments to collect and analyze the sales data to determine optimal inventory levels
Review and create operations schedules to ensure timely order fulfillment
Monitor inventory accuracy, purchase and return as well as defective items to inform quality control decisions
Collect required documentation from inventory management systems to prepare and generate inventory reports to review with stakeholders on a regular basis to ensure appropriate levels of inventory,
Communicate issues and recommendation as necessary with stakeholders in other departments, corporate office, and management
Other duties may be assigned.