Inventory & Network Optimization Lead

Kent Global Business Services; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

KENT WORLDWIDE™ in Muscatine, Iowa seeks a Network Optimization & Inventory Manager to drive inventory and network strategies that improve service, efficiency, and business performance. You will turn data into actionable insights and partner across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, Finance, IT, and Commercial to support long‑term growth.

Responsibilities include leading inventory optimization, developing replenishment policies, building network models, and creating dashboards to track

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering, Business, Analytics, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in supply chain planning, inventory management, logistics, network optimization, or related disciplines.
• Experience developing inventory and replenishment strategies to improve service levels and reduce costs.
• Experience with data analysis, modeling, and scenario planning for supply chain decisions.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives with multiple teams (Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, Finance, IT, and Commercial).
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP, BI, and supply chain planning systems.
• APICS/ASCM CPIM/CSCP/CLTD and/or Lean Six Sigma certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise inventory optimization and network design strategies to improve service, reduce costs, and maximize working capital across the supply chain.
• Develop and maintain inventory policies, replenishment frameworks, and stocking strategies to ensure inventory is positioned effectively across the network.
• Analyze end-to-end supply chain flows to identify opportunities that improve efficiency, service levels, and operational performance.
• Build and leverage network optimization models and scenario analyses to support strategic business decisions and long‑term planning.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, Finance, IT, and Commercial teams to align operational strategies with business objectives.
• Establish governance, standards, and performance metrics that drive consistency, data integrity, and continuous improvement.
• Develop dashboards and performance reporting that provide visibility into inventory health, network efficiency, and supply chain performance.
• Identify and implement process improvement and automation opportunities that enhance decision‑making, increase efficiency, and support organizational growth.

Skills

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

BI / analytics tools

Job description

KENT WORLDWIDE™ in Muscatine, Iowa seeks a Network Optimization & Inventory Manager to drive inventory and network strategies that improve service, efficiency, and business performance. You will turn data into actionable insights and partner across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, Finance, IT, and Commercial to support long‑term growth.

Responsibilities include leading inventory optimization, developing replenishment policies, building network models, and creating dashboards to track