Senior Inventory Manager

$64,000 - $133,000/Yr

Airgas - Coppell, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Coppell, TX

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Hardgoods Supply Chain Senior Inventory Manager at Airgas USA LLC will play a pivotal role in the optimization of inventory management across the supply chain. This position involves analyzing real-time data from various stakeholders including manufacturers, vendors, wholesalers, logistics, customers, and distribution centers (DCs). The Senior Inventory Manager will be responsible for ensuring that products are strategically stocked in locations that best serve the company's regions, branches, and customers. This role is essential for developing a vision for world-class inventory management and control by leveraging industry best practices. The successful candidate will develop comprehensive inventory strategies that encompass the entire supply chain process, from receiving to shipping. This includes conducting inventory analysis, creating an inventory roadmap, and ensuring accurate cycle counting. The Senior Inventory Manager will also be tasked with strategic development of programs and projects, which involves setting targets, deliverables, and timelines, as well as managing the annual plan and coordinating meetings to resolve issues. In addition, the role requires leading key performance indicator (KPI) management to establish competitive benchmarks that enhance customer experience. The Senior Inventory Manager will oversee the process for returning inventory from branches to distribution centers, as well as managing the donation or disposal of obsolete inventory. Collaboration with various teams, including National Purchasing and National Information Systems, will be crucial for identifying automation and digital transformation opportunities. Achieving monthly and quarterly inventory accuracy targets and identifying areas for improvement will also be key responsibilities of this position.

Responsibilities

• Analyze real-time data from all aspects of the hardgoods supply chain.
• Optimize stocking levels to ensure products are in the best locations for regions and customers.
• Liaise between distribution centers, National Purchasing, and Product Management to reduce costs and increase working capital.
• Create a vision for world-class inventory management and control.
• Develop inventory strategies from receiving dock to shipping, including inventory analysis and roadmap development.
• Lead KPI management and establish competitive benchmarks for improved customer experience.
• Manage the process for returning inventory from branches to distribution centers.
• Oversee the donation and disposal of obsolete inventory.
• Collaborate with teams on automation and digital transformation opportunities.
• Achieve inventory accuracy targets and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support continuous improvements in key supply chain metrics through effective communication and project management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field required.
• M.A./M.S. degree in Supply Chain Management or MBA preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in management/supervisory/planning in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong training and facilitation skills.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Google and Excel.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a complex matrix organization.
• Strong organizational and team-building skills.