Inventory Optimization Leader at Wilsonart – Temple, Texas

Win at Wilsonart
At Wilsonart, we dont just make surfaceswe build careers. When you join our team, you become part of something bigger: a company driven by innovation, grounded in values, and powered by people who care.
Youll be surrounded by teammates who take pride in their work and look out for one another. Youll have the chance to learn, grow and make a real impact. And youll be part of a company that believes winning means helping you succeed at work and in life.

Here, youll win with:
Support that keeps you well
Medical, dental, and life insurance
Company-paid short- and long-term disability
FSAs and dependent care options
Vision and legal benefits
Gym discounts and wellness clinics
Tuition reimbursementfor you and your dependents
Opportunities to grow
Clear paths to promotion and internal mobility
Training, coaching, and mentorship
Development programs to support your goals
Time for what matters
Paid vacation and holidays in your first year
A culture that respects work-life balance

Were looking for people who are ready to learn, ready to lead and ready to make a difference. If that sounds like you, you can win at Wilsonart.

Inventory Optimization & Planning Manager

Position Summary
The Inventory Optimization & Planning Manager owns end-to-end inventory strategy for raw materials and finished goods across our manufacturing and distribution network. This role drives working capital performance while protecting service levels through disciplined planning, demand model refinement, and cross-functional execution.
This individual will serve as the supply chain lead for inventory optimization initiatives and play a critical role in the monthly SIOP process, ensuring inventory strategy is integrated with demand, supply, and financial plans.
This is a high-impact role for a data-driven leader who can translate analytics into operational results.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Strategy & Execution
Own finished goods inventory targets, policies, and planning parameters
Establish and maintain safety stock, reorder points, lead times, and replenishment rules
Balance working capital objectives with service-level performance
Identify and reduce excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory
Optimize network inventory positioning across plants and distribution centers

SIOP Integration
Partner with Sales, Operations, and Finance to strengthen demand planning assumptions
Refine and improve planning parameters
Analyze forecast accuracy and demand volatility by product family and location relative to supply capacity
Serve as a key contributor in the monthly SIOP process, ensuring inventory strategy supports volume, margin, and service objectives
Provide scenario modeling and risk analysis to support SIOP decisions

Project Leadership & Continuous Improvement
Lead cross-functional supply chain projects with defined scope, timeline, and measurable financial impact
Drive initiatives such as working capital reduction, SKU rationalization, safety stock recalibration, and ERP parameter governance
Conduct root-cause analysis for stockouts, overstocks, and supply disruptions
Develop dashboards and KPIs to track inventory turns, days on hand, forecast accuracy, and service performance

What You Will Own
Inventory Turns and Days on Hand
Working Capital Reduction Initiatives
Forecast Accuracy Improvement
Service Level / Fill Rate Performance
Inventory Parameter Governance

Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Analytics, or related field
5+ years of experience in inventory planning, demand planning, or supply chain analytics within a manufacturing environment
Proven success improving inventory turns and forecast accuracy
Strong ERP/MRP experience and advanced Excel capability
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives

Preferred Qualifications
CPIM or CSCP certification
Experience supporting a formal SIOP process
Multi-plant or network planning experience
Advanced analytics capability including SQL, Python, or forecasting tools