Manager, Inventory & Cost Analytics

Ocean Network Express North America; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K plan

Job summary

Ocean Network Express seeks a Manager, Inventory & Cost Analytics in Council Bluffs, IA to bridge warehouse activity with leadership BI, manage spare parts lifecycle, and ensure data integrity across systems.

The role focuses on cost optimization, developing advanced reporting workflows, and leading cross-system reconciliations with minimal supervision. It is a 100% on-site position with occasional travel in a warehouse–office environment.

Qualifications

• Data integrity and analytics across cross-system reconciliations.
• Operational judgment balancing inventory costs with equipment uptime.
• Lean/5S process improvement and inventory accuracy.
• Independent leadership with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Parts & Materials Management: Direct daily parts operations, sourcing, receiving, stocking, auditing; maintain Min/Max reorder points and critical parts lists; oversee vendor relations, warranty tracking, parts returns, core management.
• Inventory Control & Reconciliations: Enforce cycle-counting and bi-annual physical audits; routine cross-system reconciliations; audit variances; optimize warehouse layout and labeling.
• Data Analytics & Reporting Workflows: Maintain database integrity; design and manage reporting workflows, dashboards, and KPIs (inventory turnover, shrinkage, spend variance).
• Cost Optimization & Financial Analysis: Analyze PO data and spend trends; perform total cost of ownership analyses for management review.

Skills

Data Integrity & Analytics

Operational Execution

Process Improvement

Independent Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Data Analytics, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Workspace

ERP / CMMS

Business Intelligence

Job description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

Ocean Network Express

Manager, Inventory & Cost Analytics

Custom Field 1: USA - Iowa

Salary Range:$70,000.00to$107,500.00

Location

Location: Council Bluffs, IA

• Work Location: 100% on-site with occasional travel.
• Environment: Combination of office and warehouse environment.

Role Summary

The Inventory & Cost Analytics Manager bridges the gap between raw warehouse activity and leadership-ready business intelligence. This role is responsible for the strategic lifecycle management of spare parts and equipment inventory, while maintaining operational data integrity and building advanced reporting workflows. The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented professional who excels at cross-system reconciliations, cost optimization, and process improvement with minimal oversight.

Additional Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Parts & Materials Management: Direct daily parts department operations, including sourcing, receiving, stocking, and auditing. Maintain Min/Max reorder points and critical parts lists to minimize downtime. Oversee vendor relations, warranty tracking, parts returns, and core management.
• Inventory Control & Reconciliations: Enforce cycle-counting and bi-annual physical audits. Execute routine cross-system reconciliations, audit inventory variances, identify root causes, and optimize warehouse layout and labeling.
• Data Analytics & Reporting Workflows: Maintain database integrity across systems. Design and manage advanced reporting workflows, operational dashboards, and KPIs (e.g., inventory turnover, shrinkage, spend variance) to support MME teams.
• Cost Optimization & Financial Analysis: Analyze purchase orders and spend trends to drive cost savings. Perform total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis for review with management.

Core Required Skills and Competencies

Core Competencies

• Data Integrity & Analytics: Skilled in managing complex data sets, cross-system reconciliations, and reporting tools.
• Operational Execution: Strong judgment in balancing inventory costs with equipment availability and uptime.
• Process Improvement: Focused on standardized workflows, Lean/5S principles, and inventory accuracy.
• Independent Leadership: Self-directed, highly organized, and capable of driving results with minimal supervision.

Function Specific Skills

• Microsoft Tools: Advanced MS Excel (Pivot Tables, Advanced Formulas), MS Access, and MS PowerPoint.
• Google Workspace / Office Suite: Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive for collaborative documentation and analysis.
• ERP / CMMS: Hands-on experience with systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Maximo.
• Business Intelligence: Tools such as Power BI or Tableau (preferred).

Physical & Workplace Demands

• Frequent Lifting (Frequently Handled): 10 to 35 pounds.
• Occasional Heavy Lifting (Unassisted): 50 to 75 pounds.
• Team Lift or Mechanical Aid Required: 75 to 100+ pounds.
• Mechanical Aids: Standard use of forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks, to move items past the threshold of safe manual lifting.
• Other Physical Actions: Frequent bending, twisting, reaching, pulling, and standing or walking for over 60% of the shift.

Required Minimum Years Experience

• Experience: 3-5+ years in parts management, inventory control, maintenance procurement, or operational data analytics.

Required Minimum Education

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Data Analytics, Business, or related field preferred.

Ocean Network Express 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.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Salary commensurate with experience means your pay will be directly proportional to your background, skills, and qualifications.

What we offer:

Opportunities available with hybrid working arrangements

Total rewards package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401K plan

About Ocean Network Express (ONE)

Ocean Network Express (ONE) was incepted on July 7, 2017, following the liner service integrations of Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ("K" LINE), Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK). The new entity functions from its global headquarters in Singapore, supported by regional headquarters in Hong Kong, Singapore, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Brazil. ONE is the world’s sixth-largest container carrier with a fleet size of approximately 1.91 million TEU. Operating more than 240 vessels, it offers an expeditious and reliable international network of over 130 services to 120 countries and beyond. ONE is a member of the Premier Alliance, a global ocean carrier consortium.