Inventory Manager

Avo Photonics; Fort Washington (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Avo Photonics is seeking an Inventory Manager to oversee stockroom operations, coach staff, and ensure material availability for production. The role emphasizes accuracy, accountability, and the implementation of ERP-based material controls.

The ideal candidate will have 7–10 years of manufacturing inventory experience, experience with high-value components, and a track record in ISO environments. This on-site role requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• BS in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related discipline.
• 7–10 years of inventory/stockroom management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience handling high-value or fragile components preferred.
• Experience in ISO-certified manufacturing environments preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Highly organized and efficient at prioritizing workload.

Responsibilities

• Train, coach, and develop inventory staff.
• Drive a culture of accountability, ownership, and procedural discipline.
• Manage daily stockroom operations, including material storage, picking, issuing, and replenishment.
• Enforce proper handling and storage of delicate and ESD-sensitive components.
• Maintain high levels of inventory accuracy through cycle counting and reconciliation processes.
• Ensure timely distribution of material kits to production staff.
• Optimize stockroom layout and material flow to improve efficiency and reduce risk of damage.
• Partner with Production, Planning, Receiving, and Quality teams to ensure timely material availability.
• Assign tasks, set priorities, and monitor progress to meet daily production schedules.
• Support company-wide implementation of Manufacturing Execution System.
• Maintain MRP settings for consumable material shelf minimums and maximums.
• Manage shelf minimums and enter purchase order requests for consumable materials.
• Participate in physical inventory at the end of each half-year.

Skills

Inventory management

Leadership

Cycle counting

Prioritization

Education

BS in Supply Chain/Operations/Related

Tools

SAP

Job description

Avo Photonics is a leading service organization specializing in the design, development, and manufacturing of custom opto-electronic products and solutions across diverse markets including medical, industrial, military, aerospace, and communications. Committed to confidentiality and excellence, the company provides tailored design and contract manufacturing services supported by a highly skilled engineering team and state-of-the-art facilities.

Job Overview:

We seek a diligent, dedicated and meticulous Inventory Manager who will help to further our success and reputation in the industry through world-class service.

Specifically:

• Train, coach, and develop inventory staff.
• Drive a culture of accountability, ownership, and procedural discipline.
• Manage daily stockroom operations, including material storage, picking, issuing, and replenishment.
• Enforce proper handling and storage of delicate and ESD-sensitive components.
• Maintain high levels of inventory accuracy through cycle counting and reconciliation processes.
• Ensure timely distribution of material kits to first, second, and weekend-shift production staff.
• Optimize stockroom layout and material flow to improve efficiency and reduce risk of damage.
• Partner with Production, Planning, Receiving, and Quality teams to ensure timely material availability.
• Assign tasks, set priorities, and monitor progress to meet daily production schedules.
• Support company-wide implementation of Manufacturing Execution System.
• Maintain MRP settings for consumable material shelf minimums and maximums.
• Manage shelf minimums and enter purchase order requests for consumable materials.
• Participate in physical inventory at the end of each half-year.

Requirements:

• BS in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related discipline.
• 7-10 years of inventory or stockroom management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience handling small, high-value, or fragile components preferred.
• Experience in ISO-certified manufacturing environments preferred.
• Experienced with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Comfortable working in a clean manufacturing environment while wearing required PPE.
• Highly organized and efficient at prioritizing workload.