Job Title: Inventory Manager

Location: West Hartford, CT

Fully On-Site

Company Profile:

A defensive manufacturing company is seeking to build out their procurement team and hire a Sourcing Manager, focusing on the metals category.

The Inventory Manager Will Be Responsible For:

• Develop and maintain inventory cycle count program for continuous improvement and inventory accuracy.
• Plan and monitor Work-in-process inventory transactions to facilitate cost reductions and maintenance of material flow.
• Identify and develop strategic areas of opportunity to improve the manufacturing/planning processes.
• Develop planning/reporting tools to improve manufacturing response to customer requirements and scheduling needs.
• Communicate with cross-functional teams within the supply chain to meet the production plan.
• Monitor material availability & launch manufacturing orders as appropriate.
• Drive efforts to reduce past due backlog and improve on time performance at the departmental level and reduce inventory.

Responsibility for Personnel:

• Material Control Analyst, Cycle Count, Coordinators.
• Bargaining Unit Employees: Material Movers

Experience and Requirements:

• 5-10 years of experience in manufacturing environment within a purchasing or inventory management function.
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to communicate both written and orally.