This role involves overseeing all inventory control activities, ensuring accuracy, proper storage, and timely delivery of materials for various orders. The Inventory Manager is responsible for meeting warehouse KPIs, maintaining inventory logs, and developing a team-oriented culture focused on collective results.
Responsibilities
Manage all Inventory Control activities including receiving, stocking, cycle counting, and inventory pulls for capital, spare parts, and warranty orders
Be responsible for inventory accuracy, the proper storage and preservation of all inventory assets, and timely delivery of material for capital, spare parts, service, and repair requirements
Meet warehouse KPIs and regularly report on their status
Maintain a working knowledge of all aspects of inventory, spare parts, and warranty order requirements and ensure the prompt processing and movement of parts through Inventory
Monitor all production requirements and schedule, assign and track material issuing and shortages for capital, aftermarket, and spare parts business
Audit job pulls and shipping/receiving activities to assure accuracy
Work with Project Management and Purchasing to expedite shortages and satisfy workflow requirements
Manage daily cycle counts, research discrepancies, and approve variances
Initiate actions as necessary to reduce variances
Generate and publish cycle count variance reports
Coordinate material flow requirements for warranty returns with Sales, Service, Shipping, Receiving, Project Management and Purchasing
Work with Engineering to ensure the accuracy of part numbers and their descriptions, initiate change requests when applicable
Generate and maintain Inventory Control work instructions and support processes with respect to receiving, stockroom tasks, and shipping
Train personnel as required
Ensure inventory logs for customer returns, customer supplied items and return material requests are accurate and up to date
Hire and develop employees' skills to achieve teamwork, timely execution of tasks, inventory accuracy, and safety in the work environment
Nurture a culture that
Ensure machinery is operated in a safe manner and reporting any equipment issues to maintenance
Review employee
Perform annual job evaluations of Inventory Control personnel
Maintain accurate files in relation to inventory activities
Be accountable for meeting expense budget
Organize and maintain Inventory Control operations, company equipment and work area in a professional manner
Support after hours Service and Sales Departments material and transportation requirements for shipping parts to customers and field service technicians
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Be responsible to follow all applicable company and corporate policies, procedures, and programs, including but not limited to the process map, support processes, safe work practices, and environmental requirements
Be responsible for maintaining all inventory areas in a clean and orderly manner
Follow and enforce all safety and environmental policies and programs
Report any activities that could be detrimental to safety and/or the loss of productivity
Report any injuries when they occur
Resolve problems through collaboration with others
Secure the warehouse from loss by challenging unauthorized personnel upon entry as to their needs and reporting any theft, loss, or missing items immediately
Acquire and maintain a working knowledge of operating systems related to Inventory, Shipping, and Material Handling functions
Take ownership, organize, and maintain company equipment and work area in a professional manner
Be responsible for following all applicable company and corporate policies, procedures, and programs, including but not limited to the process map, support processes and HSE requirements
Maintain warehouse supplies and submits requisitions for purchase
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
High School Diploma or GED Required
Bachelor
5 to 10 years of Warehouse Management preferred
Skilled in using computers including being proficient in Microsoft office, Excel, and Teams
Oracle knowledge a plus
Understanding of ERP systems, operation, and function
Strong and professional interpersonal and communication skills
Able to communicate in a professional manner across multiple departments and communication media with changing priorities
Effective time management and organizational skills, able to manage multiple responsibilities efficiently
Detail oriented with a commitment to accuracy in documentation and procedures
Knowledgeable in Warehouse and pack out practices
Understanding of blueprints, machining, fabrication, and raw material beneficial
Capable of learning to read and understand production blueprints and routers
Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan – NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest
Competitive medical plans that are effective your date of hire
FREE MDLIVE virtual visits (when enrolled in an NOV medical plan)
FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician)
FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance at 2 times your annual salary (for full-time employees)
All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date)
Pre-NOV relevant experience (years of service) may be considered for vacation accruals
All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year
