Inventory Control Mgr (52048)

Haas Automation, Inc.; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 91,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Haas Automation, Inc. is seeking an Inventory Control Manager in Henderson, NV to lead the Inventory Department and support multiple departments in achieving company goals.

This role requires strong leadership and collaboration with Purchasing, Engineering and Planning to optimize inventory, BOMs and processes. The ideal candidate has 5–10 years in a high-volume manufacturing environment, APICS training, and a proven track record of improving inventory accuracy and cost control.

Qualifications

• Budgeting, ROI & labor tracking knowledge.
• Inventory control classes APICS training & management.
• Proven ability to take on more responsibility.
• Committed to continuous improvement and learning.
• Understand inventory control & MRP relationship.
• Understand BOM work and management.
• Set up and maintain Inventory accuracy goals.
• Able to educate, train and motivate employees, handling conflicts.

Responsibilities

• Directly and indirectly supervise the Inventory Department and staff to achieve goals.
• Coordinate with Purchasing & Engineering on obsolete material, ECOs, vendor and material issues.
• Collaborate with Planning to resolve inventory issues, BOM errors and work-order problems.
• Write, establish and approve department policies and procedures.
• Recommend capital expenses and monitor operating costs.
• Lead team projects and drive accountability.
• Maintain honesty, integrity and adherence to policies across the department.

Skills

Budgeting/ROI

APICS training

Leadership

Continuous improvement

MRP

BOM management

Inventory accuracy

Training & motivation

Education

Bachelor's Degree BA/BS/BFA/BSA

Preferred Major: Supply Chain Management

Job description

Inventory Control Manager $91,000 - $173,000/ Yr.

As the largest machine tool builder in the western world, we need world-class talent in all of our departments. And we’re not just looking for people for the production floor. Haas is a very vertically integrated company, with a wide range of high-tech career opportunities available. Oh, and yes, we are the same Haas that owns the Haas Factory Racing Team, and Haas F1 Team from the Netflix series: Drive to Survive. The Inventory Control Manager is responsible for managing the Inventory Department and supporting the company with all tasks and assignments in order to accomplish its goals and the company’s goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages the Inventory Department to accomplish its goals and objectives.
• Works to support other departments within the company and to accomplish company goals.
• Interacts & communicates with all levels within the company to achieve goals and resolve issues.
• Works with Purchasing & Engineering on obsolete material, ECO’s, vendor, and material issues.
• Works with planning to resolve inventory issues, work order problems, and bills of material (BOM) errors.
• Writes, establishes & approves department policies & procedures.
• Makes recommendations for capital expenses and reviews department operating costs.
• Coordinate team projects.
• Establishes themselves as a leader with proven abilities and skills.
• Employees are expected to follow instructions, procedures and to elevate any issue impacting workflow, quality, etc.
• Employees must exhibit honesty and integrity as well as demonstrate adherence to rules, procedures and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly and indirectly supervises employees. This position is held responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of all work units. The managerial responsibilities include the following: supervises in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Additional responsibilities consist of: interviewing, hiring, and training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty adequately. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Understands budgeting, return on investment (ROI) & labor tracking.
• Employees must exhibit honesty and integrity as well as demonstrate adherence to rules, procedures and policies.
• Inventory control classes APICS training & Management classes.
• Proven ability to take on more responsibility
• This person is committed to continuous improvement and learning.
• Fully understands the working relationship between Inventory control & MRP.
• Has a complete understanding of how BOM work.
• Is able to set up and maintain Inventory accuracy goals.
• Demonstrated ability to educate, train and motivate employees, managing conflict and using behavior modification techniques.

Desired Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years work related experience in a high volume manufacturing environment.
• An analytical mind with strong attention to detail.
• Outstanding organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Education

Bachelor's Degree BA/BS/BFA/BSA from a four-year college or university is required, plus additional related experience, training and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Major

Supply Chain Management

Minimum Years of Experience

5-10 years

Language Skills

Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and/or governmental regulations in English. Must be able to write analytical and/or technical reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals, and create instructional reference material. Able to speak effectively before groups, customers, employees of the organization and/or the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Must have an advanced understanding of mathematical concepts including but not limited to probability, statistical inference, fundamentals of plane and solid geometry, trigonometry, and/or calculus.

Reasoning Ability

Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Must be able to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions such as mathematical and/or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Activity

• Sitting - Frequently
• Standing - Occasionally
• Walking - Occasionally
• Bending (neck) - Frequently
• Bending (waist) - Rarely
• Squatting - Occasionally
• Twisting (neck) - Occasionally
• Twisting (waist) - Occasionally
• Climbing - Rarely
• Kneeling - Rarely
• Crawling - Rarely
• Reaching (above shoulder level) - Occasionally
• Reaching (below shoulder level) - Occasionally

Hand Use

• Repetitive use of hand - Frequently
• Simple grasping - Frequently
• Power grasping - Rarely
• Fine manipulation - Frequently
• Pushing & Pulling - Frequently

Vision

• Close vision - Yes
• Distance vision - Yes
• Color vision - Yes
• Peripheral vision - Yes
• Depth perception - Yes
• Adjust focus - Yes

Lifting Requirements

• 0-10 lbs. - Occasionally
• 11-25 lbs. - Occasionally
• 26-50 lbs. - Occasionally
• 51-60 lbs. - Never
• 61+ lbs. - Never

Equipment Use

This position requires computer use, including monitor, keyboard, mouse, trackball, touchpad, etc.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Noise Level

Moderate