Strategic Inventory & Materials Manager

Socket.dev; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

FN America, LLC is seeking an Inventory Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of materials, including planning, movement, storage, and accurate tracking within the ERP system.

The role emphasizes collaboration with purchasing, production planning, and finance to optimize inventory levels, ensure safe handling, and support new product launches. A Bachelor’s degree and SAP experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of MRP systems and processes.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Action-oriented.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Organizational agility.
• APICS and Kepner-Tregoe certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory performance metrics (turns, days of inventory, accuracy).
• Manage movement and storage processes and standards for inventoried materials.
• Set material parameters (minimum quantities, safety stock, reorder points).
• Lead annual physical inventory counting processes.
• Collaborate with finance to ensure accurate inventory valuation.

Skills

MRP systems knowledge

Project management

Written and verbal communication

Analytical skills

Organizational agility

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related

Tools

SAP

Job description

FN America, LLC is seeking an Inventory Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of materials, including planning, movement, storage, and accurate tracking within the ERP system.

The role emphasizes collaboration with purchasing, production planning, and finance to optimize inventory levels, ensure safe handling, and support new product launches. A Bachelor’s degree and SAP experience are preferred.