Inventory Operations Program Manager

US Tech Solutions - San Jose, CA

Full-time

San Jose, CA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Program Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing inventory management processes to ensure efficient operations, minimize costs, and enhance product availability. This role involves strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, and data analysis to drive continuous improvement in inventory practices.

Responsibilities

• Identify gaps in inventory management processes, standardize processes, and implement change (e.g., disposition and returns processes)
• Communicate process changes from us or our business partners to stakeholders.
• Manage hardware and accessory forecasting across programs (engineering, dogfood, lab, burnout stock needs) and ensure high usage of inventory.
• Manage hardware allocation process, ensuring all teams within client (engineering, dogfood, lab, Go-To-Market) are allocated the required amount of hardware.
• Monitor demand and analyze data to anticipate future inventory needs and identify trends and opportunities to reduce inventory and costs.
• Manage clear approval processes for inventory exceptions.
• Manage and ensure proper disposal of confidential hardware in all locations.
• Develop clear documentation for detailed program processes in an easily understood format.
• Oversee work of and monitor service level objectives for vendors that manage day-to-day operations (e.g., cycle count, receiving of inventory, disposition).
• Work with our Tool teams to improve tools based on program process requirements and automate data collection.

Requirements

• 3 years experience in Program Management on cross-functional projects.
• Experience or familiarity with software development.
• Experience or familiarity with Operations or Supply Chain.
• Strong problem solving/analytical skills.
• Strong spreadsheet/database capabilities.
• Familiar with inventory management.

Nice-to-haves

• Program Management
• Inventory Management
• Supply Chain
• Hardware Allocation
• Capacity Planning