Inventory Control Lead - ERP & Process Improvement

Henderson Products, Inc.; Manchester (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas Dynamics, LLC is seeking an Inventory Specialist to establish and manage inventory controls across Henderson locations, support parts fulfillment, and improve efficiency in manufacturing and service centers.

The role requires strong analytical skills, leadership, and communication to drive improvements across departments, ensuring accurate inventory data and optimized stocking strategies. A bachelor's degree and ERP experience are required or preferred. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 1-2 years experience with an ERP software preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Results-driven mindset, focusing on serving external and internal customers.
• Operations background with knowledge of order management from scheduling to delivery to end customer.
• Ability to analyze problems; categorize & simplify complex issues to deliver incremental improvement.
• Accuracy and detail focused.
• Team oriented, working with other employees across the company to effectively accomplish daily tasks
• Strong leadership and communication skills to drive change.
• Competent computer skills with ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, handheld devices, and other technical resources as required.

Responsibilities

• Establish controls and processes to achieve and maintain inventory accuracy goals.
• Organize and lead annual Physical Inventory events
• Coordinate and perform strategic cycle counts, root cause as required, and process adjustments.
• Optimize flow of materials through all operations by implementing inventory controls and efficient transportation methods.
• Identify and manage stocking locations and quantities of high-volume service parts (consumables & wear items).
• Analyze and determine the order fulfillment style, stocking levels, and storage locations of stocked manufactured parts.
• Review E&O lists and work with Engineering and Production Control to consume/scrap excess and obsolete parts
• Collaborate with other departments to analyze overall inventory value and assist with inventory reductions as needed
• Utilize business process flow skills and operations knowledge to implement improvements supporting core responsibilities.
• Lead the digital transformation of inventory management.

Skills

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Team oriented

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Handheld devices

Job description

Douglas Dynamics, LLC is seeking an Inventory Specialist to establish and manage inventory controls across Henderson locations, support parts fulfillment, and improve efficiency in manufacturing and service centers.

The role requires strong analytical skills, leadership, and communication to drive improvements across departments, ensuring accurate inventory data and optimized stocking strategies. A bachelor's degree and ERP experience are required or preferred. Competitive benefits are offered.