Inventory Manager

Description

The Fencing Supply Group is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Inventory Manager to oversee and optimize our end-to-end supply chain operations. This role is heavily focused on inventory management, capital management, and planning excellence—including S&OP, forecasting, demand planning, and capacity planning—while also ensuring seamless purchasing and distribution across our branch network. The ideal candidate will bring 3–5+ years of experience in supply chain management, strong analytical and system skills, and the ability to collaborate across functions to drive results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inventory & Capital Management.
• Develop and execute strategies to optimize inventory levels across multiple product categories while balancing working capital, service levels, and cost.
• Partner with Finance to track capital tied up in inventory and recommend initiatives to improve working capital efficiency.
• Monitor and manage key inventory performance metrics (turns, days on hand, obsolescence, write-offs) to achieve company targets.
• Ensure proper inventory controls, audits, and cycle counting processes are in place.
• Purchasing & Branch Support
• Oversee purchasing activities to ensure cost-effective sourcing and timely replenishment of materials.
• Coordinate deliveries to FSG branches to maintain proper inventory levels and support operational needs.
• Collaborate with branch leadership to forecast demand and address local inventory challenges.
• Partner with suppliers and carriers to improve service levels, reduce lead times, and resolve delivery issues.
• Planning & Forecasting
• Help create and drive the S&OP process, aligning cross-functional teams (Sales, Operations, Finance, Supply Chain) to balance demand and supply effectively.
• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts to support procurement and distribution planning.
• Lead capacity planning efforts to ensure supplier and logistics capabilities meet current and future demand.
• Translate demand and sales plans into actionable supply plans across procurement and logistics.
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Collaborate with Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Commercial teams to ensure seamless execution of supply chain operations.
• Provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership regarding supply chain risks, opportunities, and trade-offs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in supply chain processes, systems, and analytics.
• Data, Systems & Analytics
• Leverage Infor ERP for supply chain execution, data integrity, and planning accuracy.
• Develop dashboards and reporting in Microsoft Power BI to track KPIs, forecast accuracy, and branch performance.
• Use advanced analytics to identify gaps, support decision-making, and recommend corrective actions.
• Lead projects to digitize and modernize supply chain workflows.

Requirements

Education - Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field required. Master’s degree or APICS/CSCP certification preferred.

Experience - Minimum 3–5 years of progressive experience in supply chain management, with emphasis on inventory management, S&OP, forecasting, demand planning, and capacity planning. Experience with purchasing and branch distribution support is highly preferred.

Technical Skills -

• Proficiency with Infor ERP and Microsoft Power BI (required).
• Advanced Excel/analytical tools for forecasting, modeling, and scenario planning.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain metrics and financial levers impacting working capital.
• Soft Skills
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving capabilities and continuous improvement orientation.

Why Join Fencing Supply Group?

• Opportunity to lead a critical function supporting a nationwide distribution network.
• Collaborative culture with exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and benefits package.
• Professional growth opportunities within a rapidly growing organization.