Continuous Improvement Manager

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced supply chain professional to lead inventory management and branch operations. You will own the Parts Scorecard, drive SOP creation, and optimize processes across network locations.

The role requires strong leadership, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration to improve customer experience and compliance. The position involves frequent travel (up to 75%) and requires a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years in purchasing/supply chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, or inventory management; parts purchasing experience preferred.
• Expertise in inventory control, purchasing practices, supplier management, and contract negotiation.
• Proficient with ERP systems, Google Workplace, and advanced spreadsheet analysis.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and resolve inventory data integrity issues at the branch level.
• Ensure branch compliance with core parts technologies.
• Establish, monitor, and analyze front-counter efficiency metrics.
• Evaluate and elevate the customer experience at struggling locations.
• Own the Parts Scorecard module.
• Travel to network locations up to 75% of the time.
• Lead the creation, documentation, and deployment of parts SOPs.
• Identify operational bottlenecks at the branch level.
• Audit and build actionable reporting surrounding warehouse efficiency.
• Adapt to evolving needs of the organization and undertake additional responsibilities as required.

Skills

Inventory Control

Purchasing Practices

Supplier Management

Process Improvement

Data Integrity Monitoring

High-Turn Inventory

Leadership

Negotiation

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

ERP Systems

Google Workplace

Job description

• Monitor and resolve inventory data integrity issues at the branch level
• Ensure branch compliance with core parts technologies
• Establish, monitor, and analyze front-counter efficiency metrics
• Evaluate and elevate the customer experience at struggling locations
• Own the Parts Scorecard module
• Travel to network locations up to 75% of the time
• Lead the creation, documentation, and deployment of parts Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Identify operational bottlenecks at the branch level
• Audit and build actionable reporting surrounding warehouse efficiency
• Adapt to the evolving needs of the organization and undertake additional responsibilities as required

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, or inventory management; parts purchasing experience preferred
• Expertise in inventory control, purchasing practices, supplier management, and contract negotiation
• Proficient with ERP systems, Google Workplace, and advanced spreadsheet analysis
• Proven ability to manage inventory parameters and optimize high-turn inventory environments
• Experience in forecasting, inventory planning, and process improvement
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and multiple priorities with attention to detail
• Familiarity with master supply agreements, supplier business reviews, pricing structures, and sales and operations planning.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in inventory control, purchasing practices, and supplier management, with a strong focus on optimizing inventory parameters and enhancing operational efficiency. Proven leadership in managing complex projects and cross-functional collaboration to improve customer experience and compliance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Inventory Control
• Purchasing Practices
• Supplier Management
• ERP Systems
• Process Improvement

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Inventory Management
• Forecasting
• Advanced Spreadsheet Analysis
• Contract Negotiation
• Parts Purchasing
• Data Integrity Monitoring
• Operational Bottleneck Identification
• SOP Documentation
• Warehouse Efficiency Auditing
• High-Turn Inventory Optimization

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Negotiation
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Attention to Detail
• Project Management

Industry Keywords

• Supply Chain Management
• Business Administration
• Master Supply Agreements
• Supplier Business Reviews
• Sales and Operations Planning

Tools & Technologies

• ERP Systems
• Google Workplace