Inventory Manager

Midnight Oil; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Midnight Oil is seeking an experienced Inventory Control professional to improve the health and accuracy of our inventory through process monitoring, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement.

You will develop, implement, and maintain inventory controls across the facility, collaborate with Production, Purchasing, Shipping, Receiving and Quality teams, and drive KPI tracking to reduce errors and increase material visibility.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of inventory control, warehouse or materials management experience.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems such as Monarch or VeraCore.
• Experience with cycle counting, physical inventory management, and auditing.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain inventory accuracy processes and controls.
• Analyze discrepancies and conduct root-cause investigations.
• Establish and monitor inventory accuracy KPIs.
• Collaborate with Production, Purchasing, Shipping, Receiving & Quality to resolve issues.
• Ensure proper execution of inventory transactions (receipts, transfers, consumption, returns, shipments).
• Identify risks related to obsolescence, excess, shortages, and loss.
• Implement improvements to reduce errors and improve visibility.
• Audit warehouse and production handling to ensure standards.
• Develop and maintain inventory control docs, work instructions, SOPs.
• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement focused on inventory flow.
• Collaborate with IT and business systems to improve ERP/WMS processes.
• Monitor inventory adjustments and investigate unusual trends.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Tools

Monarch ERP

VeraCore ERP

Job description

Description

Job Summary:

Improve the health and accuracy of our inventory through process monitoring, problem solving, and improvement.

Job Description:

• Develop, implement, and maintain inventory accuracy processes and control procedures throughout the facility.
• Analyze inventory discrepancies and conduct root cause investigations to identify and eliminate recurring issues.
• Establish and monitor inventory accuracy KPIs, including count accuracy, location accuracy, inventory adjustments, and transaction compliance.
• Partner with Production, Purchasing, Shipping, Receiving, and Quality teams to resolve inventory-related issues.
• Ensure proper execution of inventory transactions, including receipts, transfers, consumption, returns, and shipments.
• Identify inventory risks related to obsolescence, excess inventory, shortages, and material loss.
• Implement process improvements to reduce inventory errors and improve material visibility.
• Audit warehouse and production inventory handling practices to ensure compliance with company standards.
• Develop and maintain inventory control documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory flow and material management.
• Collaborate with IT and business system teams to improve ERP/WMS inventory transaction processes.
• Monitor inventory adjustments and investigate unusual trends or variances.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisor Responsibilities:

• May have supervisor responsibilities based upon candidate skills and team makeup

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications of Position:

• 5+ years of inventory control, warehouse management, materials management, or manufacturing experience.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems (Monarch, VeraCore, etc.).
• Experience with cycle counting, physical inventory management, and inventory auditing.

Preferred Qualifications of Position:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Monarch ERP experience highly desired.
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement methodologies preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership skills.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
• Most work will be done sitting at a computer

EEO Statement:

The Imagine Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.