Inventory Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain planning, materials management, inventory management, buying, or related functions.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience, including coaching, developing, and managing high-performing teams.
• Proven experience balancing service, inventory, working capital, and supply risk in a complex manufacturing network.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to use data to drive business decisions and operational improvements.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and inspire high-performing teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to balance service, inventory, and business objectives.
• Ability to think strategically and drive outcomes across an integrated end-to-end supply chain.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to align stakeholders across all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated financial acumen and experience managing inventory, working capital, and operational trade-offs.
• Strong continuous improvement mindset and experience driving process optimization and operational excellence.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, prioritize competing demands, and lead through change.
• Results-oriented leadership focused on execution, accountability, and business outcomes.

Nice To Haves

• Supply chain, materials, inventory, or buying experience in a manufacturing or consumer packaged goods environment.
• Experience with SAP.
• Experience with Power BI or similar business intelligence tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 10+ buyers supporting raw material purchasing and replenishment for U.S. manufacturing operations.
• Drive a high-performance culture focused on service, inventory optimization, working capital, and continuous improvement.
• Own raw material buying strategies supporting production of 12B+ cups annually across the U.S. network.
• Manage approximately $80M in raw material inventory and working capital investment.
• Develop replenishment, safety stock, and inventory strategies that balance service, risk, and inventory efficiency.
• Monitor material availability, identify supply risks, and execute mitigation plans to protect production and customer service.
• Lead material prioritization and allocation decisions during constrained supply situations.
• Partner closely with Procurement, Manufacturing, Supply Planning, and Operations to align material strategies and business priorities.
• Support new product launches, product transitions, promotional activities, and discontinuations through effective inventory and replenishment planning.
• Improve material flow, inventory health, and lead-time performance while minimizing aged and obsolete inventory.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for shortages, excess inventory, and service disruptions.
• Develop and monitor KPIs related to service, inventory turns, working capital, and material availability.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance supply chain performance, scalability, and resilience.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability benefits
• Paid time off, including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mileage reimbursement
• Annual performance bonus, subject to eligibility