Senior Project Leader – Inventory Planning & Analysis

Rehlko Company; Kohler (WI); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Work-life balance

Recognition and rewards

Career development

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Rehlko is seeking a Senior Project Leader – Inventory Planning & Analysis to oversee inventory management across the Home Energy business. You will drive DIO improvements, reduce E&O inventory, and lead cross-functional projects with minimal supervision in a hybrid work model based in Glendale, WI; Kohler, WI; or Hattiesburg, MS with regular onsite collaboration.

The role demands deep supply chain expertise, strong analytical skills, and experience with SAP, Power BI, and Kinaxis Maestro to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or a related field is required.
• 6+ years of experience in Inventory Management, Master Scheduling, Supply Planning, or related functions.
• Strong analytical skills; ability to manage and prioritize multiple simultaneous requests.
• Strong understanding of forecasting principles, and financial concepts (COGS, Gross Margin, DIO/Inventory Turns).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with SAP and Power BI preferred.
• Travel up to 10–15%.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Inventory Strategy & Process Leadership: Lead the development and execution of the inventory management playbook, ensuring alignment with business objectives and inventory-health targets.
• Identify, create, and lead complex supply-chain projects and broad-scope initiatives focused on inventory optimization and systemic improvement.
• Design and optimize inventory-related supply chain processes, incorporating industry benchmarking and best practices.
• Forecasting, Planning, and Analytics: Collaborate with Finance, Purchasing, and other Supply Chain partners to build and maintain a monthly Inventory Projection Report (IPR) aligned with the 18-month SIOP cycle.
• Utilize advanced functional knowledge of data validation, extraction, manipulation, and cross-platform integration using Power BI, Kinaxis Maestro, and Microsoft Excel.
• Provide proactive reporting and analytics to senior leadership during SIOP reviews and throughout the month, including root-cause and corrective-action analysis.
• Safety Stock & MRP Governance: Own the calculation, proposal, and maintenance of safety stock levels based on demand variability, lead time, and service goals.
• Ensure proper MRP parameter governance and replenishment strategies across SAP and related planning systems.
• Leverage deep understanding of supply-chain disciplines to support end-to-end inventory accuracy and reliability.
• Continuous Improvement & Change Leadership: Serve as a change agent for supply-chain initiatives aligned with the Strategic Plan, including DIO improvement, E&O prevention, and process standardization.
• Apply process-improvement methodologies and tools to eliminate waste and elevate operational performance.
• Provide training, coaching, and knowledge-sharing related to inventory metrics, standard processes, and project-management best practices.

Skills

Inventory Management

Master Scheduling

Supply Planning

Data analysis

Power BI

SAP

Forecasting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Tools

Kinaxis Maestro

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Why Work at Rehlko

Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life. Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource – energy – that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today’s world demands. Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions – large and small – that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter. At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization’s success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone’s responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements.

What We Offer

At Rehlko, our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energize performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood, recognize results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world.

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Work-life flexibility
• Recognition and rewards
• Development and career opportunities
• A safe and inclusive workplace

Why You Will Love this Job

The Senior Project Leader – Inventory Planning & Analysis is responsible for overseeing and optimizing inventory management processes across the Home Energy business. This role blends deep functional supply chain expertise with advanced analytical capability to improve Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO), reduce excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory, and strengthen end to end material availability. Operating with minimal supervision, the Senior Project Leader will lead complex, cross-functional projects; act as a change agent for key supply chain initiatives; and develop sustainable processes, tools, and governance that elevate inventory performance across the business. This position offers a flexible hybrid work model and may be based in either Glendale, WI or Kohler, WI or Hattiesburg, MS, with regular onsite collaboration required.

Specific Responsibilities

• Inventory Strategy & Process Leadership Lead the development and execution of the inventory management playbook, ensuring alignment with business objectives and inventory-health targets.
• Identify, create, and lead complex supply‑chain projects and broad‑scope initiatives focused on inventory optimization and systemic improvement.
• Design and optimize inventory‑related supply chain processes, incorporating industry benchmarking and best practices.
• Forecasting, Planning, and Analytics Collaborate with Finance, Purchasing, and other Supply Chain partners to build and maintain a monthly Inventory Projection Report (IPR) aligned with the 18‑month SIOP cycle.
• Utilize advanced functional knowledge of data validation, extraction, manipulation, and cross‑platform integration using Power BI, Kinaxis Maestro, and Microsoft Excel.
• Provide proactive reporting and analytics to senior leadership during SIOP reviews and throughout the month, including root‑cause and corrective‑action analysis.
• Safety Stock & MRP Governance Own the calculation, proposal, and maintenance of safety stock levels based on demand variability, lead time, and service goals.
• Ensure proper MRP parameter governance and replenishment strategies across SAP and related planning systems.
• Leverage deep understanding of supply‑chain disciplines to support end‑to‑end inventory accuracy and reliability.
• Continuous Improvement & Change Leadership Serve as a change agent for supply‑chain initiatives aligned with the Strategic Plan, including DIO improvement, E&O prevention, and process standardization.
• Apply process‑improvement methodologies and tools to eliminate waste and elevate operational performance.
• Provide training, coaching, and knowledge‑sharing related to inventory metrics, standard processes, and project‑management best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or a related field is required.
• 6+ years of experience in Inventory Management, Master Scheduling, Supply Planning, or related functions, with experience in at least two Supply Chain disciplines.
• Strong analytical skills; ability to manage and prioritize multiple simultaneous requests.
• Strong understanding of forecasting principles, and financial concepts (COGS, Gross Margin, DIO/Inventory Turns)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with SAP and Power BI preferred.
• Travel up to 10–15%.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

The Salary range for this position is $88,000.00-$111,150.00.The specific Salary rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location.

About Us

About Us Rehlko proudly offers a rich history steeped in creativity and commitment to our associates and communities, along with competitive benefits and compensation.Our Purpose—Creating an energy resilient world for a better future—and Values: Curiosity, Trust, Pace, and Excellence, are important cultural components that shape the way we work and relate to one another.

Learn more about Rehlko at http://www.rehlko.com/who-we-are. In addition to the investment in your development, Rehlko offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with Rehlko matching, and more!? Rehlko is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination, without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, genetic information, age, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, caste, mental or physical disability, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political belief or affiliation, union membership status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, state, local, or other applicable laws.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) It is the policy of Rehlko to comply with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and corresponding national, state, local, or other applicable laws. Rehlko will not discriminate against any qualified associate or applicant with respect to any terms, privileges, or conditions of employment because of a person's physical or mental disability. Rehlko will provide a reasonable accommodation to associates or applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require an accommodation in the application process or during the course of employment, please contact [e-mail].

Rehlko is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Our Values Curiosity – Seek, learn, share Trust – Go farther together Pace – Focus to go faster Excellence – Find the win every day