Strategic Inventory & Materials Lead

Paylocity; Dayton, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO/ESST

Paid holidays

Health insurance ($100 individual / $0

Job summary

Forgent Power is seeking an Inventory Supervisor to ensure accurate, available, properly stored, and efficiently managed inventory across warehouse operations in Champlin or Dayton. The role partners with Materials, Planning, Production, and Finance to optimize performance and support uninterrupted operations.

The position is full-time and salaried, typically Monday–Friday with standard hours, with additional hours as workload demands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, related field, or pertinent work experience.
• Minimum 7-10 years’ experience in materials management, planning, or supply chain operations.
• ERP experience, preferably EPICOR, required.
• Knowledge of Electrical Power Distribution Equipment preferred.
• Proven experience managing teams.
• Proficiency with Lean principles.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage material requirements to support production schedules.
• Oversee inventory control, including raw materials and WIP.
• Act as a subject matter expert in the material planning systems (EPICOR).
• Monitor inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and physical inventories.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Identify and implement inventory reduction and cost-saving initiatives.
• Ensure proper storage and movement of materials.
• Manage and mentor inventory staff.
• Collaborate with Production, Materials, and Finance teams.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare reports and KPIs related to inventory turns, shortages, and excess.

Skills

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Negotiation

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or related field

Tools

EPICOR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Forgent Power is seeking an Inventory Supervisor to ensure accurate, available, properly stored, and efficiently managed inventory across warehouse operations in Champlin or Dayton. The role partners with Materials, Planning, Production, and Finance to optimize performance and support uninterrupted operations.

The position is full-time and salaried, typically Monday–Friday with standard hours, with additional hours as workload demands.