Manager, Inventory Control Jobs

Description

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

Learn about our company culture directly from our team.

YOU

As an Inventory Control Manager, you will lead a team of analysts in the deployment of demand data and strategic initiatives to manage the flow of materials across the supply chain in a way that maximizes on time delivery while minimizing inventory. You will manage multiple complex projects and drive outcomes with optimal results. You will create and implement strategies for continuous improvement and inventory optimization. You will lead a team of experts in inventory control procedures within a fully integrated ERP System (SAP) while practicing lean techniques. You will be responsible for executing on demand signals and maintaining appropriate inventory levels for products that are both procured externally and manufactured in house.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (% of Time)

Manage inventory processes, demand planning and on time delivery for materials that are procured externally and manufactured in house. Acts as the central point of contact for inventory management issues; collaborating with inside sales, outside sales, purchasing, warehouse, and production to solve issues and perform root cause analysis. (25%)

Lead analysts through inventory leveling and logistics/truck building analysis following company-wide standard work to optimize existing inventories across the supply chain. Performs days of supply analysis, exception message analysis, backorder root cause analysis, forecast variance analysis. (25%)

Manage a team that is responsible to analyze and interpret customer sales trends, developing insights from data and collaborating with Sales Managers to adjust forecasts through the SIOP process. Analysis of requested forecast adjustments from other dependent plants as submitted by key stakeholders through the SIOP Process for products manufactured or supplied by local plant. Gathers data to identify product availability issues to meet forecasted demand, identifies solutions to availability constraints and presents findings to management. (25%)

Develop reports by creating specs, testing and documentation that support inventory optimization and company initiatives. Analyze current operations processes to determine what critical data reports need to be developed. Identify potential improvement opportunities and solutions. (15%)

Lead, motivate and direct employees using effective performance management techniques, including establishing expectations and goals, providing recognition and feedback, and addressing performance problems. Coach, encourage, and develop employees according to their unique interests and strengths. Empower employees to take responsibility for their career and performance. Delegate responsibility and expect accountability and regular feedback. Foster a spirit of teamwork and unity among department members and the organization. (10%)

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

If you can do everything listed above, you’ve got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

• Self-Management: Display a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner. Manage multiple projects and completing priorities.
• Teamwork: Build and sustain cooperative working relationships.
• Bachelors Degree preferred or 5 years relevant work experience.
• Attention to Detail: Achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task.
• Speaking: Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• 2 years experience in SAP or other comparable ERP system.
• Microsoft Excel experience required.
• Analysis: Ability to analyze and collect data and make sound business judgments.
• Problem Solving: Identify options for solving a problem and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses.
• Writing: Write in a clear, concise, and organized manner for the intended audience.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

This job requires 15% domestic travel.

WORK STATUS & LOCATION

This full-time, exempt position is located in McKinney, TX

RELOCATION

Relocation is not available for this position.

PAY

$78,000 - $101,400 / year

REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.

• Quarterly Bonuses/Commission: You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue — directly or indirectly – and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
• Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more.

In keeping with the Company's commitment to the communities in which it does business, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that to the fullest extent required by local law, employment decisions are based on merit and business needs and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender (which state law may define to include gender identity/expression, transgender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, and gender stereotyping), sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, covered marital status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation and drug test. Simpson Strong-Tie’s drug policy is based upon Federal Law, and therefore will screen applicants for amphetamines, including methamphetamines, cocaine, marijuana/THC, phencyclidine, and opiates.

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