Parts Inventory Control Manager

Raymond West is searching for a dynamic Inventory Control Manager to join our team! The Inventory Control Manager is responsible for the inventory accuracy of all non-parts related serialized assets in the company’s enterprise resource planning software (currently EBS, transitioning to DMS). This position will continuously review/audit serialized inventory to identify/correct discrepancies. Additionally, the position will implement and oversee new inventory processes and controls to identify/prevent future discrepancies. Critical to the position is effective communications to and between Raymond West departments. Inventory accuracy is a critical element to ensuring that Raymond West’s commitment to our customers is properly and timely met.

Raymond West is committed to providing our customers with end-to-end warehouse solutions. We bring you our industry-leading expertise in lift trucks, racking, conveyor, dock and door, rentals, parts, and service. Our customers trust us to provide the right supply chain solutions and services to keep their business up and running.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Primary duties and responsibilities will vary with the specific position. Typical responsibilities are listed below. This list is not inclusive.   

• Manage staff in an assigned area to include planning and assigning projects/tasks to staff, making hiring, separation, and disciplinary recommendations, and conducting performance evaluations.
• Ensure staff development and coordinate training programs for new staff and identify training needs for current staff.
• Provide leadership for assigned staff.
• Manage employee’s timecard utilizing the company’s Time and Attendance system.
• Manage the operational activities within the Inventory Department.
• Develop, organize, implement, and oversee programs, policies, and procedures and ensure achievement of Inventory goals.
• Render decisions with respect to key department issues impacting overall service and performance.
• Direct and prepare reports for Inventory Senior leadership.
• Participate in Company or Department projects.
• Ensure employees and team are following all Company Policies
• Works closely with other departments and communicate with all levels of employees, customers, and Manufacturers both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrates drive and initiative.
• Maintains a professional attitude in all matters.
• Must be able to manage time efficiently.
• On a continuous basis, identify inventory discrepancies for non-parts related serialized assets in EBS/DMS.
• Conduct and support inventory discrepancy research, complete cross-department coordination as necessary, make recommendations for correction, and track corrective action to completion.
• In partnership with the Raymond West Warehouse Coordinator, access, and research bills of lading (BOLs) to determine the physical location of non-parts related serialized inventory.
• Manage and supervise the execution of physical quarterly inventories at Raymond West branches.
• Reconcile quarterly inventory findings to ensure all physical assets on hand are properly entered in EBS/DMS and all assets in EBS/DMS are properly accounted for physically.
• Develop, implement, and oversee inventory processes and controls to identify/prevent future discrepancies. Current initiatives include daily cycle counts and Asset Record Keeper (ARK) protocols.
• Develop and implement processes to identify and address aged inventory.
• Conduct appropriate research and make disposition recommendations to department owners.
• In conjunction with Sales Coordination and Shop Managers, track disposition of “ship-in” inventory from other Raymond dealerships to ensure its timely movement from Raymond West warehouses.
• In conjunction with Sales, Sales Coordination, and Shop Managers, ensure “frustrated assets” (i.e., new inventory that is no longer aligned to the customer who ordered it) are properly identified for subsequent disposition decisions.
• Support the Warehouse Coordinator and Shop Managers on equipment end-of-life processing and disposal.
• Assist the Data Steward’s efforts to identify and develop corrective action for EBS/DMS data entry inconsistencies (i.e., different data entry approaches for the same field).
• Develop and implement procedures to continuously improve processes.
• Elevate and report issues that are not resolved in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Excellent Organizational Time Management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft office Suite and similar software with emphasis in Excel
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Must be able to maintain effective working relationships with employees, Co-workers, and Managers in other departments.
• Must be willing to work off-hours as specific needs dictate and willing to assume more responsibility as required.

Education/Experience:  

Minimum Education and Experience: Determined by position.  

• High School Diploma.
• Experience in Material Handling Industry preferred.
• Has worked with serialized inventory preferred.

Travel Requirement: 

• 10% (4 hours a week)
• Must be able to be insured by Raymond West.

Physical Requirements:   

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• Position is non-Sedentary.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Position will be required to go onto job sites to perform duties where construction is underway.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The position will require employees to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to smell.
• Position requires the employee to climb/balance/stoop/kneel/crouch and crawl
• The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions and the risk of electrical shock.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is sometimes loud.

Pay Range:

• The salary range for this position is $83,000 - $95,000. The specific pay offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, education, and work location.

Qualified candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen. 

Raymond West provides medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance, life insurance, personal time off, holiday pay and a great team to work with!

Check us out at www.raymondwest.com. Raymond West has a great group of loyal and hardworking employees who help us maintain our exemplary level of sales and service. 

Apply on-line via the submit resume button provided. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage all qualified persons to apply. We encourage qualified military veterans and persons with disabilities to submit their resume online. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the FCO. We are a drug free company.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.