Lean Inventory Manager: Forecasting & Optimization

Cornerstone Building Brands; Ellenboro (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO

Paid holidays

401k

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands is seeking an experienced Inventory Manager to monitor purchases, shipments and inventory levels, and to drive Lean/Continuous Improvement initiatives. This role is based in Ritchie County, WV, and involves optimizing stock control, forecasting demand, and collaborating with warehousing teams to meet distribution needs.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data analysis, ERP systems, and CPIM or related qualifications, with 5–7 years of inventory

Qualifications

• Proven experience as inventory manager or similar position.
• Excellent data analysis and forecasting skills.
• Demonstrated Lean/Continuous Improvement skillset.
• Working knowledge of inventory management software (ERP).
• Ability to accurately track inventory and create reports.
• 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.
• CPIM or similar qualification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Devise ways to optimize inventory control procedures.
• Inspect levels of business supplies and raw materials 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 staff and other teams to meet business goals.
• Report stock levels and issues to upper management.
• Devising approaches to optimize/present inventory and control procedures.
• Inspecting levels of business supplies and raw materials to identify shortages.
• Ensuring product stock is adequate for all distribution channels and can cover direct demand from customers.

Skills

Data analysis

Forecasting

Lean

Inventory management

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical mindset

Education

BS/BA in business administration or logistics

CPIM (plus)

Tools

ERP

Inventory software

Job description

Cornerstone Building Brands is seeking an experienced Inventory Manager to monitor purchases, shipments and inventory levels, and to drive Lean/Continuous Improvement initiatives. This role is based in Ritchie County, WV, and involves optimizing stock control, forecasting demand, and collaborating with warehousing teams to meet distribution needs.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data analysis, ERP systems, and CPIM or related qualifications, with 5–7 years of inventory