Inventory & Forecasting Manager

Atlas Roofing Corporation; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Vacation and holiday package

Job summary

A leading construction materials company is seeking an Inventory & Forecasting Manager to manage demand planning and inventory at its Meridian, MS facility. The ideal candidate will have over ten years of experience in the manufacturing or logistics sector, demonstrate strong analytical skills, and proficiency in tools like PeopleSoft and Excel. This role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to make a significant impact within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to analyze and interpret technical procedures and regulations.
• Proven skills in presenting information and responding to managerial queries.
• Commitment to high standards of moral and legal conduct.

Responsibilities

• Manage demand planning process and inventory across plants.
• Prepare monthly recaps for sales and operations.
• Collaborate with supply chain leadership on forecast opportunities.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Effective time management skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Experience with PeopleSoft

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

10+ years in manufacturing/logistical space

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PeopleSoft

Qlik Sense

Job description

Atlas Roofing Shingles, Underlayments & Ventilation - a Division of Atlas Roofing Corporation - is an industry leader that develops, sells, and manufactures a full line of high-performance residential roof shingles, underlayments, and accessories systems and products. Atlas Roofing Shingles, Underlayments & Ventilation offers innovative, quality, and unmatched roofing and construction materials for homeowners, contractors, builders, and distributors.

Atlas Roofing Shingles, Underlayments & Ventilation Division is seeking an Inventory & Forecasting Manager for our Meridian, MS facility.

Inventory & Forecasting Manager Job Duties & Responsibilities (include travel requirements)

• Prepare monthly recap for the VP of Sales & Marketing and VP of Operations on production, inventory, and sales history, along with 1-3 month forecast updates for the demand planning worksheet.
• Manage ongoing demand planning process with the Director of Supply Chain and Director of Business Development to maintain appropriate product mix, service area, color needs, and inventory across plants while understanding capacity constraints for all shingle and manufactured accessories. To include building and maintaining inventory floor plans on accessory items for each plant and reloading facility.
• Work with the Director of Supply Chain to evolve the Sales-Inventory-Operations Planning (SIOP) process over time to meet the needs of the organization.
• Work with the Director of Supply Chain on efforts to forecast opportunities and concerns across the operations and supply chain functions.
• Manage monthly and annual forecasting efforts for finished goods products in conjunction with the Director of Supply Chain
• Manage existing product inventory and ordering needs based on market demand and be responsive to sales needs and trends in demand.
• Work will all plant facilities on eliminating discontinued products in a fiscally responsible manner while actively working on making sure that inventories reflected in PS/Qlik are accurate and up to date for all facilities.
• Work to manage, consolidate, and prioritize shipment of inventory to minimize loss and maximize profits through sales and avoid fines
• Work with the Director of Procurement on maintaining and communicating margin/cost/price controls for all vendor accessory products through monthly reviews and profitability analysis. Assist sales and business development teams in addressing inventory available for large volume opportunities as well as daily needs.
• Work with all plant schedulers to train best practices and continuity of practices. To include making sure production schedules are always kept up to date on People Soft.
• Work with plant schedulers and Director of Procurement to make sure that raw materials are kept at optimal levels at each plant facility.
• Work with IT to make needed reporting and process updates to aid all plants in being able to see and upload production and inventory.
• Work with the plant managers and schedulers to achieve uniform processes when PIDS are updated across the division with the goal of uniformity for best practices and visibility.
• Set and maintain safety stock targets in PeopleSoft.
• Build inventory floor plans for all accessory items across plants and reload facilities.
• Proactively eliminate discontinued SKUs and manage reallocation to minimize write-offs.
• Work closely with plant schedulers to align production plans with master schedules using Shingle Tech.
• Ensure safety stock levels and report on monthly deviations to plans
• Collaborate with plants to ensure proper inventory and production planning
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to adjust plans as needed due to changes in demand, equipment downtime, or material delays.
• Monitor production KPIs (e.g., on-time completion, schedule adherence) and drive improvements.
• Coordinate with the Purchasing and planning coordinator
• Provide backup support during vacations and other absences for finished good / raw material issues
• Other duties as required by the Director of supply chain
• Collaborate with Director of supply chain on ADHOC projects and forecasting
• Partner with Sales, Customer Service, Account Executives, and Plant Operations to ensure smooth material flow and on-time delivery.
• Work with third party Sr Director of Strategy and innovation to develop third party products' demand and supply plan
• Coordinate with Sr, Director of strategy and innovation on product planning, availability and reduce obsolescence
• Work closely with IT and Supply Chain leadership on automation and tool development to improve planning processes.
• Provide backup and support to purchasing and logistics team members as needed
• Assist leadership team with long term forecasting and capacity planning

Inventory & Forecasting Manager Skills & Abilities (including computer, language, mathematical, and analytical skills required)

• Strong organizational and effective time management skills
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures and government regulations. Ability to present information and respond to questions from groups of managers.
• Strong skills with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Strong skills with People Soft and Qlik Sense.
• Establish goals and priorities. Able to take initiative on projects even if not directed.
• Commits to the highest standards of moral and legal conduct.

Inventory & Forecasting Manager Education and/or Experience (including Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations required)

• A bachelor’s from an accredited university or equivalent work experience is preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in the manufacturing/logistical space is preferred.

Total Compensation

• Atlas Roofing Corporation offers competitive compensation and vacation/holiday package as well as a comprehensive benefits program including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D/LTD insurance, 401k, and Medical & Dependent Care Spending Accounts.

Atlas Roofing Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.