Inventory & Quality Manager - Materials & Distribution
Inventory & Quality Manager - Materials & Distribution
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Job Description
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Role Summary
The Inventory & Quality Manager is a senior individual contributor responsible for inventory accuracy product quality and compliance across the DCs. Operating without direct reports this expert partners with 3PL teams DC operations Engineering Finance and Global Quality to deliver world-class accuracy reduce defects and uphold HPs rigorous standards. The role blends deep analytical capability with hands-on problem solving and influential leadership to safeguard working capital customer experience and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end inventory-accuracy program- cycle counting reconciliation root-cause analysis and corrective actions- working closely with the 3PL WMS team and HP SAP stakeholders.
- Lead HPs Quality Management System (QMS) within the DC: create and maintain procedures conduct internal audits and ensure alignment to ISO 9001 and HP corporate requirements.
- Analyse inventory and quality data; develop dashboards that highlight trends loss drivers and improvement opportunities for senior leadership.
- Champion defect-reduction and zero-escape initiatives for inbound outbound returns and value-add processes; partner with Operations to implement mistake-proofing (poka-yoke) and statistical process controls.
- Serve as the site liaison for customer- and supplier-facing quality issues: manage investigations 8D reports and preventive measures that protect brand integrity.
- Collaborate with 3PL IT teams on system enhancements affecting inventory or quality modules; define requirements test functionality and validate accuracy
- Maintain compliance with OSHA CTPAT EPA ISO 14001/45001 and HP Sustainable Impact policies; prepare for external and internal audits.
- Drive continuous-improvement projects using Lean Six Sigma or similar methodologies; quantify and track financial and service benefits.
- Deliver training and coaching to supervisors engineers and associates on inventory-control best practices quality standards and audit readiness.
- Act as the single point of contact for Finance during physical inventories shrink reviews and write-off approvals.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Industrial Engineering Quality Management or a related discipline or equivalent practical experience.
- Substantial experience in inventory control and/or quality management within distribution fulfilment or manufacturing environments.
- Demonstrated expertise with ERP/WMS platforms (e.g. SAP) and data-analysis tools (Excel Power BI Tableau SQL).
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements root-cause methodologies (5 Whys Fishbone 8D) and basic statistical quality tools.
- Strong influencing facilitation and communication skills; able to drive change through cross-functional teams and 3PL partners without direct authority.
- Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and deliver measurable improvements in accuracy cost and customer experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- ASQ certification (CQE CQA or CQM/OE) or Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt.
- Experience in technology or electronics distribution
- Background working with 3PL-operated facilities and externally managed WMS environments.
- Knowledge of U.S. import/export and CTPAT requirements impacting inventory and quality processes.
- Familiarity with ISO 14001/45001 environmental or safety management systems.
The base pay range for this role is $82800 to $125050 annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to US candidates only). Pay varies by work location job-related knowledge skills and experience.
Benefits:
HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position including:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Long term/short term disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Generous time off policies including;
- 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
- 11 paid holidays
- Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview)
The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time with or without notice subject to applicable law.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
