Inventory Manager

Cornerstone Building Brands; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits (+

PTO and paid holidays

401k plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands is seeking an experienced Inventory Manager in the United States with Lean/Continuous Improvement background. The role focuses on monitoring purchases, shipments, and inventory data to support working capital goals while avoiding overstock.

This position is based in Ritchie County, WV and involves improving stock control procedures across distribution channels. You will collaborate with warehouse staff, analyze data to forecast needs, and evaluate suppliers for

Qualifications

• Proven experience as inventory manager or similar position.
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods.
• Demonstrated / applied Lean skillset.
• Working knowledge of inventory management software (ERP).
• Ability to accurately track inventory and create reports.
• An analytical mind with strong math skills.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
• BS/BA in business administration, logistics or relevant field.
• 5-7 years experience in inventory management.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. CPIM) will be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Devise ways to optimize inventory control procedures.
• Inspect the levels of business supplies and raw material to identify shortages and overages.
• Ensure product stock is adequate for all distribution channels and can cover direct demand from customers.
• Record deliveries and shipments to reconcile inventory.
• Use software to monitor demand and document characteristics of inventory.
• Analyze data to anticipate future needs.
• Evaluate suppliers to achieve cost-effective deals and maintain trust relationships.
• Collaborate with warehouse employees and other staff to ensure business goals are met.
• Report to upper management on stock levels, issues etc.
• Devising ways to optimize / present inventory and control procedures.
• Inspecting the levels of business supplies and raw material to identify shortages.
• Ensuring product stock is adequate for all distribution channels and can cover direct demand from customers.

Skills

Inventory management

Data analysis

Forecasting

Lean / CI

ERP software

Inventory tracking

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

BS/BA in business administration, logistics or relevant field

CPIM certification

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Job Description

Cornerstone Building Brands is seeking an experienced Inventory Manager with background in Lean/Continuous Improvement. The ideal candidate will be familiar with duties such as monitoring purchases / shipments, verifying, reconciling and reporting on the company’s inventory, and finding new ways to meet and exceed our working capital goals. A successful inventory manager will ensure that all business operations have adequate material to achieve their objectives yet validate that overstocking is also not taking place. In addition to standard inventory management duties:

The ideal candidate should have some knowledge of sourcing (tactical or strategic). How to map a process for improvement. (An example of where this effort could be brought to bear are CI events focused on finding new ways to present material at point of use for improved efficiencies in operations.) This position is based in Ritchie County, WV.

• Devise ways to optimize inventory control procedures
• Inspect the levels of business supplies and raw material to identify shortages and overages
• Ensure product stock is adequate for all distribution channels and can cover direct demand from customers
• Record deliveries and shipments to reconcile inventory
• Use software to monitor demand and document characteristics of inventory
• Analyze data to anticipate future needs
• Evaluate suppliers to achieve cost-effective deals and maintain trust relationships
• Collaborate with warehouse employees and other staff to ensure business goals are met
• Report to upper management on stock levels, issues etc.
• Devising ways to optimize / present inventory and control procedures
• Inspecting the levels of business supplies and raw material to identify shortages
• Ensuring product stock is adequate for all distribution channels and can cover direct demand from customers

Qualifications

Requirements and skills

• Proven experience as inventory manager or similar position
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods
• Demonstrated / applied Lean skillset
• Working knowledge of inventory management software (e.g. ERP)
• Ability to accurately track inventory and create reports
• An analytical mind with strong math skills
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
• BS/BA in business administration, logistics or relevant field
• 5-7 years experience in inventory management
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. CPIM) will be a plus

Additional Information

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where welive, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. You can also join one of our Employee Resource Groups which help support our commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment.

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here.

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [e-mail]. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [e-mail]. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.