Inventory Optimization Manager

Inventory Optimization Manager T.D. Williamson, Inc.

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4 Tulsa, OK Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Bachelor of Science Cycle counting inventory management ERP systems Bachelor's degree in business Warehouse logistics management MRP Key Performance Indicators Policy & process development Bachelor's degree Team management Decision making Profit & Loss statement Overseeing audit functions Manufacturing Root cause analysis Manufacturing engineering Senior level Business Profit and loss analysis Leadership Financial acumen Data-driven decision making Manufacturing company experience Analytics Stakeholder management Full Job Description At TDW we put people first

• that means working everyday to ensure the pipelines that run through our communities are operating safely and reliably.

What sets us apart is our expertise, experience and commitment. Each day we dedicate ourselves to treating each other, our customers and our community with care and respect. Execute the inventory optimization program, ensure transactional discipline, inventory accuracy across the manufacturing footprint, and workplace organization best practices in the areas we store inventory. Additionally, the role will drive accountability through root cause analysis and putting fixes in place so we don't encounter the same issues repeatedly. This position is responsible for inventory management, providing direction to the team, accuracy of inventory transactions, inventory accuracy, and organization of the warehouses inside and outside of the plants. Effectively deploy inventory policies across the Pipeline Optimization organization (Western Hemisphere) Review all inventory policies and collaborate with key stakeholders to modify/create new policies as needed to achieve inventory targets Establish a routine of reviewing E&O inventory at regular intervals Ensure that the parameters in the MRP/ERP system are correct Communicate clearly on the impacts to the balance sheet and profit and loss (P&L) Effectively manage the inventory lifecycle Ensure inventory accuracy of 97% or better on routine cycle counts and half/full year inventory counts Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering and/or Production to ensure all Bills of Material (BOMs) and routes are properly setup in our ERP system Work with stakeholders to include Product Management, Finance/Accounting, and Manufacturing/Services to standardize the way we classify inventory Transform and standardize the inventory locations to be world class Work with plant and service center leaders to align on what world class looks like for inventory storage locations Establish the audit system with the buy-in of each location's leadership Establish and clearly communicate key performance indicators (KPIs) at regular intervals (at least monthly) Conduct audits of the storage locations and communicate feedback to the plant leadership team at each manufacturing site Knowledge, skills and abilities Analytical and strong financial background are preferred Strategic thinker

• manages more than the day-to-day to identify and solve systemic problems Leads and influences
• coach teams on analytics-driven decision making, communicate clear vision for inventory excellence, build creditability with stakeholders through practical results, champion a data-driven culture without losing trust Systems thinker
• see inventory as part of an integrated system, anticipate downstream impacts of decisions, optimize inventory at the enterprise level Resourcefulness
• uses creativity to find solutions, operates with resilience and can adjust strategies during downturns, supply shocks or rapid growth Previous experience in manufacturing or services environment required B.

S. in business or equivalent experience