Inventory Manager

The Inventory Manager is responsible for overseeing all materials-related operations within the manufacturing facility, including inventory control, inbound receiving, outbound shipping, plate yard flow, and tool room supply operations. This role ensures inventory accuracy, operational efficiency, and system integrity across all material movements. The Materials Manager will also play a pivotal role in the ERP reimplementation, acting as the functional lead for all materials-related workflows. This individual will collaborate cross-functionally to map, test, and implement inventory and logistics processes in the system, driving standardization and data reliability. Inventory Control & Accuracy Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, reconciliation, and root cause analysis Standardize part identification, location tracking, and consumption recording Implement and enforce inventory control processes across all departments using ERP Conduct Quarterly Physical Inventory, report results on WIP and On-Hand values, and drive analytics to improve quarter-over-quarter effectiveness Material Flow & Logistics Work with purchasing to ensure timely availability of materials to production to support schedule adherence and troubleshoot shortages Coordinate receiving outsourced or vendor-supplied components and track staging by job/project Improve layout, flow, and movement of materials to minimize waste and excess handling Qualifications 5+ years of experience in materials or inventory management in a manufacturing environment Proven leadership experience managing warehouses, shipping/receiving, or production operations NetSuite experience highly preferred Prior involvement in ERP implementation, migration, or module design a major plus Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft Office products Strong data analytics skills Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred APICS CPIM certification or equivalent is a plus