Warehouse Operations Project Manager

Nemera•Buffalo Grove, IL

1h•$110,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Warehouse Project Manager to lead operational improvements across inventory management, warehouse execution, material flow, and SAP inventory processes within a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for identifying and driving sustainable improvements that improve inventory accuracy, reduce excess and obsolete inventory, strengthen ERP transaction discipline, and improve warehouse operational efficiency across multiple buildings and operational areas. The ideal candidate combines strong operational knowledge with ERP/SAP process understanding and has a proven track record of implementing measurable improvements within warehouse and manufacturing operations. This is a hands-on operational role requiring strong collaboration with warehouse, production, planning, procurement, customer service, finance, quality, and continuous improvement teams. This position will work closely with the Inventory Manager and inventory control team to address systemic drivers of inventory discrepancies and operational inefficiencies while helping establish sustainable operational processes and controls.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field
3-5+ years of experience in inventory management, warehouse operations, supply chain execution, or manufacturing operations
Hands-on experience with inventory and warehouse processes
Experience improving warehouse operational performance
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience leading operational improvement initiatives
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to work effectively within both office and manufacturing/warehouse environments

Nice To Haves

Experience within a manufacturing environment
SAP, ERP, WM, EWM, MM, or PP experience
Experience with inventory optimization and warehouse process improvement initiatives
Lean, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement experience
Experience implementing inventory controls and warehouse operational improvements
Advanced Excel and data analysis skills

Responsibilities

Assess and improve warehouse material flow between receiving, storage, production, and shipping operations
Improve warehouse organization, storage strategies, and inventory placement across buildings
Identify opportunities to reduce handling inefficiencies, wasted movement, and time spent locating materials
Support improvements in warehouse process execution and floor discipline
Identify drivers of excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory
Develop and execute inventory reduction plans with cross-functional teams
Improve inventory visibility and KPI reporting
Support inventory segmentation and stocking strategy improvements
Lead operational improvement initiatives from identification through implementation
Facilitate cross-functional problem solving and action tracking
Establish KPI dashboards and reporting for leadership visibility
Support development and standardization of SOPs, controls, and operational processes
Train and support teams on improved processes and best practices where needed