Inventory Manager in Bastrop, Texas at Texas Original

The Inventory Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the company’s material resources to ensure smooth and efficient production operations. This role involves inventory management and control, inventoriable products and material forecasting support, collaboration, product and material standardization within our ERP system (SAGE X3), leading routine meetings to review “EOZ”, and ownership of site shipping/receiving. A critical aspect of this role is conducting regular inventory cycle counts and audits to meet strict regulations of inventory precision and accuracy. The Inventory Manager will collaborate with various departments to optimize the use of materials, reduce costs, and improve overall supply chain efficiency.

• Ownership of Inventory metrics and site Shipping and Receiving processes of all physical materials and goods including forklift work.
• Responsible for the organization, staging, storage, control, and distribution of materials for production.
• Maintain precise and up-to-date inventory records, ensuring proper tracking, storage, and reporting of all materials, products, and supplies.
• Oversee inventory levels to ensure optimal stock levels are maintained, minimizing excess and obsolete inventory (“EOZ” Excessive, Obsolete, Zero Moving Inventory).
• Implement and monitor inventory control procedures to maintain accuracy and integrity of inventory data within ERP system.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and audits of inventory to ensure accuracy within ERP system and compliance with regulations.
• Coordinate and execute inventory reconciliation processes in collaboration with Product Operations department leaders and Cost Accounting.
• Develop and implement material forecasting models to predict future material needs based on production schedules, sales forecasts, and historical data by leveraging ERP system, in collaboration with Product Operations department leaders and Buyer/Planner.
• Work closely with the Product Operations department leaders and Buyer/Planner to ensure timely and accurate ordering of materials.
• Manage and standardize material and product data records within the SAGE X3 system to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with Cost Accounting to develop and maintain material and product master data, including part numbers, descriptions, and specifications.
• Collaborate with Business Systems Manager to train and support staff on the use of SAGE X3 for material management processes.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement within inventory material management.
• Implement best practices in materials management to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Prepare regular reports on material usage, inventory levels, and other key metrics.
• Ensure all material management practices comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

• Lead the inventory management and EOZ meetings to evaluate non-conforming materials.
• Coordinate with quality, compliance, and production teams to resolve material issues and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain records of meeting activities and decisions.
• Analyze data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Quality on incoming shipment inspection and release.
• Daily/weekly forklift and pallet jack usage for inventory organization and management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or relevant work experience.
• Proven experience in materials management, inventory control, and supply chain operations.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, particularly SAGE X3.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Certified to operate a forklift.