Strategic Inventory Manager

JOB SUMMARY

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.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

The qualifications listed below are representative of the elements required to perform the job successfully, however in some cases, an equivalent combination of Education, Training, Certifications and Experience may meet the job qualifications.

Education, Training, Certifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or related field, required.

APICS-CPIM

designation, preferred.

Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements:

2+ years experience supervising inventory and/or supply chain teams, required 5+ years working in an inventory control and/or production/distribution environment, required

Communication Skills:

Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees, customers and board or directors.

Systems and Software Skills:

5 years of professional computer skills (proficiency in MS Office Suite) 3 years Timberline Sage 300 CRE ERP, or equivalent

Other Qualifications:

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

PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Duties.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for long periods. Employee will occasionally be required to drive, bend, kneel, balance, lift