Lean Inventory Optimization Lead

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

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