Strategic Inventory & Materials Manager

Confidential Manufacturing Company; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Manufacturing Company is seeking a Senior Inventory Manager to own inventory planning, policy development, safety stock strategy, and risk management across multiple sites. You will lead a team of buyers and cycle counters, collaborating with procurement and finance to ensure accurate reporting and effective governance.

The role emphasizes transitioning from transactional purchasing to strategic materials management, with a focus on inventory optimization, vendor performance, and

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in Supply Chain and Cost Accounting, food manufacturing preferred.
• 1-3 years of supervisory/management experience required.
• Proven extensive knowledge of the function and department processes.

Responsibilities

• Owns inventory planning and policy development to support strategic materials management.
• Lead safety stock strategy, risk management, and obsolescence disposition.
• Develop and monitor inventory dashboards and KPI’s for aging, days on hand, and cycles.

Skills

Leadership

Cycle counting

Analytical

Communication

Detail oriented

Planning strategy

Teamwork

Integrity

Operational excellence

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory control software

Job description

Confidential Manufacturing Company is seeking a Senior Inventory Manager to own inventory planning, policy development, safety stock strategy, and risk management across multiple sites. You will lead a team of buyers and cycle counters, collaborating with procurement and finance to ensure accurate reporting and effective governance.

The role emphasizes transitioning from transactional purchasing to strategic materials management, with a focus on inventory optimization, vendor performance, and