Job Description

Inventory Manager

Inventory Management

• Monitor inventory levels daily using DN (inventory system) to ensure availability of raw materials and finished goods.
• Conduct regular physical inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies.
• Build, extract, and package inventory orders based on production needs.
• Prepare and deliver weekly inventory summaries to department leads.
• Lead weekly inventory meetings with production and receiving teams.

Purchasing & Cost Analysis

• Identify and evaluate vendors based on price, reliability, and quality.
• Source packaging materials and coordinate dieline creation with design and production teams.
• Gather quotes and compare costs, lead times, and supplier capabilities.
• Collaborate with marketing and compliance for packaging approvals.
• Maintain accurate cost-of-goods-sold (COGS) data to support financial planning.

Reporting & Data Management

• Review inventory valuations in DN and generate monthly reports for the CFO.
• Create monthly production-to-shipping reports to assess operational efficiency.
• Analyze raw material usage trends to forecast reorder points and reduce waste.

SKU & System Updates

• Create and input new SKUs into DN and OC inventory/order systems.
• Maintain accurate system entries to reflect real-time inventory data.

Cross-Department Coordination

• Lead weekly meetings with production to review open orders and inventory dependencies.
• Act as liaison between production, receiving, marketing, compliance, and finance to streamline processes.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 3+ years of experience in inventory control, purchasing, or operations management.

Skills & Requirements

• Proficient in inventory/order systems (DN, OC) and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with vendor negotiations and cost analysis preferred.

Core Competencies

• Inventory Planning & Control
• Analytical Thinking
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• System Proficiency
• Attention to Detail
• Cost Awareness

• Primarily onsite in an office and warehouse setting.
• Regular exposure to warehouse environments with fluctuating temperatures.
• Ability to walk warehouse floors and conduct physical inventory counts.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs occasionally.
• Frequent use of computer, scanner, and related office tools.
• Occasional travel between facilities; reliable transportation and valid driver's license required.

• Accurate inventory records and reporting.
• Timely procurement aligned with production needs.
• Reduced waste and optimized material usage.
• Seamless coordination across teams to support inventory readiness.

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