Asset & Inventory Manager

Pregis; Illinois; On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Job summary

A prominent packaging firm is seeking an Asset and Inventory Manager responsible for managing service-related assets, technician inventory, and spare parts. This role focuses on lifecycle management, ensuring the optimal use of resources, and cross-functional collaboration to support operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of relevant experience and proficiency with ERP systems. The position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in asset management, inventory control, or field service logistics.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP and asset tracking systems.
• Strong data analysis and visualization skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage refurbishment, redeployment, and end-of-life strategies.
• Maintain accurate real-time tracking of assets.
• Conduct lifecycle cost analyses for asset decisions.

Skills

Asset management

Inventory control

Data analysis

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

The Asset and Inventory Manager is responsible for end-to-end management of service-related assets, technician inventory, and spare parts. This role ensures optimal utilization of capital equipment, minimizes downtime through accurate parts availability, and drives cost savings through refurbishment and redeployment programs. By leveraging data analytics and cross-functional collaboration, the Asset and Inventory Manager supports customer uptime, lifecycle value, and operational efficiency across the Field Service organization.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Asset Lifecycle Management

• Manage refurbishment, redeployment, and end-of-life strategies to maximize ROI and minimize capital expenditure.

Inventory & Logistics Control

• Maintain accurate real-time tracking of assets, spare parts, and consumables across vehicles and customer sites.
• Define stocking levels and replenishment strategies to meet service demand and first-time fix goals.
• Conduct cycle counts, reconcile discrepancies, and ensure audit readiness through asset tracking technologies (RFID, barcoding, GPS).
• Negotiate purchase, service, and refurbishment contracts with suppliers and service providers.
• Manage warranty claims, returns, and service agreements.
• Monitor vendor performance and enforce service-level agreements (SLAs).

Financial & Compliance Accountability

• Own the asset and inventory budget, ensuring cost containment through reuse and refurbishment strategies.
• Conduct lifecycle cost analyses to guide repair vs. replace decisions.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and regulatory requirements for asset use, transport, and disposal.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Field Service Technicians, Field Service Managers, Regional Sales Managers, Sales, Supply Chain, and Finance to align asset strategies with service delivery.
• Support customer-facing efforts by ensuring timely availability of critical parts and equipment.
• Provide dashboards, scorecards, and utilization analyses to drive transparency and data-based decision making.

Education and Experience

Required

• 5+ years’ experience in asset management, inventory control, or field service logistics.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP and asset tracking systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
• Strong data analysis and visualization skills (Excel, Power BI, Tableau).
• Demonstrated ability to optimize costs while improving service levels.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in capital equipment, automation, or service-based industries.
• Lean/Six Sigma or APICS CPIM certification.
• Proven success in managing refurb vs. new capital deployment strategies.

Job Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working in warehouses, manufacturing floors, outdoor settings, and variable temperatures.
• Frequent walking, bending, kneeling, and occasional work at heights (ladder/scissor lift certification required).
• Proficient in use of company-issued electronic devices (laptop, iPhone, iPad).
• Ability to travel up to 5%.

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Pregis’ total compensation package. The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $110,000 to $120,000 for this salaried exempt role.

Visit us at www.pregis.com for more information about Pregis LLC.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Packaging and Containers Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Manufacturing

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Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid paternity leave
• Paid maternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Disability insurance