Inventory Assets Manager

Applied Industrial Technologies; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Industrial Technologies seeks a Materials Resource Planning (MRP) professional to lead data-driven inventory and purchasing strategies. You will optimize service levels, manage data consistency, and develop metrics aligned with corporate goals.

Collaborating with the Director, Purchasing and Asset Management and the VP, Supply Chain, you will drive continuous improvement, supplier collaboration, and cost reduction across the network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of demonstrated SAP working experience.
• Proven leadership and organization ability.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage Materials Resource Planning (MRP) processes and data consistency.
• Develop strategies to enhance purchasing and inventory management.
• Establish and drive departmental metrics such as service level.
• Collaborate with Director of Purchasing and VP to reduce costs.
• Develop and drive SAP/BI developments for PTP processes.
• Support supplier evaluation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

SAP

BI development

Inventory management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

SAP

BI tools

Job description

The individual in this position is responsible for the Materials Resource Planning (MRP) processes, data consistency, evaluating data trends through statistical analysis, managing company inventory policies, establishing and driving departmental metrics such as service level, and developing strategies and processes to enhance purchasing and inventory management activities. This role works closely with the Director, Purchasing and Asset Management and the VP, Supply Chain to eliminate waste, drive efficiencies and reduce supply chain costs.

Key responsibilities include:

• People Development
• Inventory Management
• Reverse Logistics
• Purchase to Pay (PTP) SAP/BI Development
• Supplier Evaluation / Collaboation
• Business Support / Special Projects
• Reporting / Metrics
• Continuous Improvement

People Development.

Cultivate the team's business process & applications skills, enabling them to effectively hit objectives while expanding their knowledge.

Inventory and Service Management.

Utilize data and material attributes to optimize service and inventory levels across the network. Utilizing vendor returns, scrap, and internal network rebalancing. Standard reporting will be crucial to the role.

Purchase to Pay SAP Development.

Represent supply chain on the PCAB committee, driving SAP and BI developments and enhancements for the purchase to pay processes.

Supplier Evaluation / Collaboration.

Support the Supplier Evaluation Process through scorecard development and supplier collaboration, driving continuous improvement in inventory productivity, delivery performance, and service levels.

Business Reporting / Special Projects.

Support ad hoc inventory reporting tools to drive network best practices.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of demonstrated SAP working experience
• Proven leadership and organization ability
• Great interpersonal and communication skills

Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.

Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.