Inventory Specialist

Henderson Products; Manchester (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas Dynamics, LLC is seeking an Inventory Specialist to establish and manage inventory controls across Henderson locations, support parts fulfillment, and improve efficiency in manufacturing and service centers.

The role requires strong analytical skills, leadership, and communication to drive improvements across departments, ensuring accurate inventory data and optimized stocking strategies. A bachelor's degree and ERP experience are required or preferred. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 1-2 years experience with an ERP software preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Results-driven mindset, focusing on serving external and internal customers.
• Operations background with knowledge of order management from scheduling to delivery to end customer.
• Ability to analyze problems; categorize & simplify complex issues to deliver incremental improvement.
• Accuracy and detail focused.
• Team oriented, working with other employees across the company to effectively accomplish daily tasks
• Strong leadership and communication skills to drive change.
• Competent computer skills with ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, handheld devices, and other technical resources as required.

Responsibilities

• Establish controls and processes to achieve and maintain inventory accuracy goals.
• Organize and lead annual Physical Inventory events
• Coordinate and perform strategic cycle counts, root cause as required, and process adjustments.
• Optimize flow of materials through all operations by implementing inventory controls and efficient transportation methods.
• Identify and manage stocking locations and quantities of high-volume service parts (consumables & wear items).
• Analyze and determine the order fulfillment style, stocking levels, and storage locations of stocked manufactured parts.
• Review E&O lists and work with Engineering and Production Control to consume/scrap excess and obsolete parts
• Collaborate with other departments to analyze overall inventory value and assist with inventory reductions as needed
• Utilize business process flow skills and operations knowledge to implement improvements supporting core responsibilities.
• Lead the digital transformation of inventory management.

Skills

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Team oriented

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Handheld devices

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

Douglas Dynamics is North America’s premier manufacturer and up-fitter of work truck attachments and equipment. Our belief is that our employees and culture are just as important to the company as serving our customers. We place a high value on building a team and working environment where individuals can succeed professionally and personally. As a team member at Douglas Dynamics, you can expect to make a difference through your work, to have a direct impact on the achievement of a very meaningful mission to serve our customers, to advance your career, and to have room for fun and fulfillment in your daily life.

We would love to have you join our team, where we offer top notch benefits, multiple avenues for advancement and a great working environment.

HOW WE DO IT:

Grow, Improve, and Engage is our focus as an organization to ensure we succeed by executing the right things. These are our Core Values and are How We Win in the marketplace. The Winning Behaviors are what each Douglas Dynamics employee does to support the success of our company. They are the expectations of all of us to help ensure we focus on winning as an organization the right way! Our Winning Behaviors are:

• Be Customer & Results Driven
• Anticipate the Possibilities
• Communicate Responsibly
• Develop Self & Others
• Get Better Every Day

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE:

As the Inventory Specialist is responsible for establishing and managing inventory control processes and deploying them across all Henderson locations, along with championing the service parts fulfillment process via stocking strategies for Manufacturing and Upfit and Service Centers. This position requires strong analytical skills along with an in-depth understanding of Henderson’s process flow and inventory practices. Collaborating with a variety of departments and driving improvements that positively impact inventory metrics will be key in improving overall inventory accuracy within the company. Strong leadership skills and communication skills are critical in this role to share knowledge and guide other team members in inventory best practices.

• Establish controls and processes to achieve and maintain inventory accuracy goals.
• Organize and lead annual Physical Inventory events
• Coordinate and perform strategic cycle counts, root cause as required, and process adjustments.
• Optimize flow of materials through all operations by implementing inventory controls and efficient transportation methods.
• Identify and manage stocking locations and quantities of high-volume service parts (consumables & wear items).
• Analyze and determine the order fulfillment style, stocking levels, and storage locations of stocked manufactured parts.
• Review E&O lists and work with Engineering and Production Control to consume/scrap excess and obsolete parts
• Collaborate with other departments to analyze overall inventory value and assist with inventory reductions as needed
• Utilize business process flow skills and operations knowledge to implement improvements supporting core responsibilities.
• Lead the digital transformation of inventory management.

WHAT THIS ROLE NEEDS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field required
• 1-2 years experience with an ERP software preferred
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Results-driven mindset, focusing on serving external and internal customers.
• Operations background with knowledge of order management from scheduling to delivery to end customer.
• Ability to analyze problems; categorize & simplify complex issues to deliver incremental improvement.
• Accuracy and detail focused.
• Team oriented, working with other employees across the company to effectively accomplish daily tasks
• Strong leadership and communication skills to drive change
• Competent computer skills with ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, handheld devices, and other technical resources as required.

Our focus on integrity, teamwork, and high performance creates an ideal work environment for every one of our employees.

We offer competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Douglas Dynamics, LLC does not discriminate against qualified applicants in hiring based on race, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.