Inventory Manager

Job Details: Job Location: Corporate Office - Columbus, OH, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Guardian Rail, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio is proud to operate one of the nation’s leading freight rail services and transportation companies with a large network of freight and tank car repair facilities, a nationwide network of running repair agents, and a rail services division that operates short line railroads, contract switching and transloading sites. We are currently seeking an Inventory Manager to support our nationwide repair network.

This position provides support to the business unit management through the training of personnel in processes and procedures, and maintenance of the inventories throughout their network. This position oversees the parts and components, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the network inventory, inventory systems, and processes. The duties and responsibilities include working with the Corporate Supply Chain personnel on proper processes, supervising these processes across an integrated network of locations, and working with location personnel.

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure location level Materials Department staff is receiving, managing, and transacting materials, both physically and systemically in accordance with company policies and procedures
Provide daily material status updates to ensure KPIs are up to date and accurate
Work closely with location personnel at the facility level to keep abreast of issues that may occur and assist in their resolution with respect to parts and inventory
Develop and manage vendor relationships to support strategic and budgeted purchasing and material control goals and ensure vendor compliance with company policies
Supervise and coordinate rollouts and ongoing implementation of company policies, procedures, and programs for inventory control, procurement, data management, and reporting
Monitor material pricing, inventory quantity, and transactions for errors and take corrective action as issues are identified
Continually seek ways to lower costs while maintaining company quality standards
Coordinate and conduct facility physical inventory and cycle counts with the Plant Materials Department staff
Understand and monitor inventory accuracy measurements and take corrective action as issues are identified
Manage aging inventory and prepare inventory analysis reporting for the Plant Manager and others, as required
Help ensure an accurate Parts Master for the company for system data integrity
Work closely with purchasing personnel to assist in vendor performance as it relates to receiving and inventory management, and timely address problem areas
Confer with vendors and Accounts Payable personnel to resolve materials and vendor invoicing issues, such as damages, quality issues, and incorrect pricing, parts, and quantity
Maintain working knowledge of purchasing and inventory systems
Other duties, responsibilities, and projects as requested or required by the Plant Manager

Qualifications: Qualifications

College degree and 3 to 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Minimum 3 years of materials/inventory experience in a manufacturing environment
Previous purchasing experience preferred
Prior supervisory experience preferred
Ability to present facts and recommendations in oral and written form
Proficient in personnel computer software applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook
Knowledge of and skill in using office equipment including copiers, telephones, fax machines, calculators, and filing systems
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to ensure timely completion
Ability to make independent judgments within the scope of responsibility