SIOP & Inventory Optimization Lead

TIME Manufacturing Co; Waco, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TIME Manufacturing Co. in Waco, TX is seeking a Planning and Inventory Manager to lead NA inventory strategy and production scheduling. You will align schedules with customer demand, material availability, and capacity while optimizing working capital and inventory accuracy.

This role drives SIOP activities, resolves material constraints, and partners with Procure ment and Production to minimize risks. You will own cycle-count governance, monitor obsolete inventory, and lead continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.
• Experience developing and monitoring operational KPIs, reports, and dashboards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 25% within North America.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute inventory strategies across North America to support demand and working capital objectives.
• Develop and maintain production schedules based on order priorities, material availability, capacity, and requirements.
• Coordinate with Production, Procurement, and other stakeholders to balance priorities and communicate changes.
• Monitor schedule adherence and identify shortages, constraints, and risks affecting planned production.
• Establish inventory targets, policies, and controls including safety stock and reorder parameters.
• Lead inventory planning within the SIOP process and address supply risks.
• Analyze inventory levels, usage, lead times, and demand patterns to adjust stocking parameters.
• Own cycle-count strategy, governance, and corrective actions.
• Lead initiatives to reduce obsolete inventory and improve inventory quality.
• Monitor past-due orders and shortages, resolving constraints with relevant functions.
• Maintain inventory reporting and dashboards in Epicor, Power BI, and Excel.
• Provide leadership with inventory analyses, trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Lead continuous improvement in inventory management and planning processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Travel up to 25%

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Logistics, Computer Science, or Engineering

Tools

Epicor ERP

Power BI

Job description

TIME Manufacturing Co. in Waco, TX is seeking a Planning and Inventory Manager to lead NA inventory strategy and production scheduling. You will align schedules with customer demand, material availability, and capacity while optimizing working capital and inventory accuracy.

This role drives SIOP activities, resolves material constraints, and partners with Procure ment and Production to minimize risks. You will own cycle-count governance, monitor obsolete inventory, and lead continuous