• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary

• Status: Full-Time
• Schedule: 0800hrs 1630hrs; M-F
• Location: On-Site Aberdeen MD 21001
• Supervisory: Yes

• Lead and implement inventory management supply chain and customer demand strategies aligning with the Companys goals
• Optimize logistics procurement and inventory management to improve efficiency reduce costs and maintain proper stock levels to avoid shortages or excess inventory to include
• Identify select and maintain relationships with suppliers and negotiate contracts pricing and terms
• Manage the acquisition and storage of raw materials parts or finished goods to ensure on-time delivery and cost-effective procurement
• Manage transportation warehousing and distribution of goods
• Participate in and help develop demand forecasting and planning activities to proactively prevent overstock or stockout conditions
• Analyze supply chain performance data to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for continuous improvement
• Analyze supplier performance to ensure compliance with all applicable quality and customer standards
• Monitor analyze and report on critical inventory activities using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). The Inventory Manager shall be responsible for achieving and maintaining performance metrics including but not limited to:
  • Orders Team Members Task Completion Rate (TCR) - percentage of how often direct reports complete their tasks on time
  • Stockout Rate (SOR) - percentage of business days that production and/or customer supply is delayed due to material shortage
  • On-Time Delivery (OTD) - percentage of outbound deliveries that are shipped on-time
  • Supplier Delivery Accuracy Rate (SDA) - percentage of inbound deliveries that are on-time and product is in compliance with all applicable requirements and standards
  • Inventory Accuracy Rate (IAR) - percentage of physical inventory counts that are accurate to company records and/or our ERP/MRP system
• The Inventory Manager shall monitor performance implement corrective actions and provide regular reporting to leadership to ensure these metrics are achieved and sustained throughout each product launch
• Develop contingency plans and alternative sourcing strategies
• Ensure supply chain practices meet environmental and ethical standards while also complying with regulations related to trade safety and labor
• Ensure bonded inventory programs that reduce lead time and improve inventory turns
• Lead cost reduction initiatives with suppliers and secured customer approvals for savings
• Assist in quoting for new projects including pricing strategy vendor collaboration and material configuration coordination with cleared venders
• Ensure inventory supply chain and customer demand activities and transactions are accurate and fully aligned with the companys Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and MRP systems.
• Perform supervisory responsibilities including task prioritization performance oversight process enforcement and employee development for assigned personnel
• Other duties as assigned
• Shipping & Receiving Responsibilities
  • In addition to the above the Inventory Manager will supervise and manage the shipping and receiving operations including:
  • Manage and oversee the intake of incoming materials and outbound shipments to ensure accuracy completeness and proper documentation
  • Coordinate cross functionally with Manufacturing and Program teams to prioritize schedule and execute shipments
  • Accountable for team compliance in all packing labeling and shipping activities to ensure adherence to customer and regulatory requirements (e.g. military international hazmat)
  • Lead resolution of shipping discrepancies serving as primary point of contact with carriers vendors and internal teams
  • Provide oversight and hands-on support as required to ensure operational continuity and schedule adherence
  • Direct and supports material movement using material handling equipment as needed
  • Ensure inventory accuracy through supervisory review of receiving documentation and ERP/MRP system transactions (and/or other required tracking methods)

• Associates degree in Supply Chain Management Logistics Business Administration Industrial Engineering or a related field or equivalent experience
• Three (3) years of demonstrated experience in an equivalent or similar role
• Demonstrated experience using an ERP/MRP system
• Demonstrated experience with ISO 9001:2015 or other industry-specify quality systems
• Maintain highly organized and detailed records
• Ability to operate material handling equipment (i.e. forklifts pallet jacks etc.)
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office tools

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Logistics Business Administration Industrial Engineering or a related field
• Certification such as:
  • Production and Inventory Management (APICS CPIM)
  • Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
  • Certified Professional in Supply Management (ISM CPSM)
  • Heavy Equipment Operator Certifications (such as Forklift)
  • Council of Supply Chain Management (CSCMP) Supply Chain Foundations Certifications:
    • Manufacturing and Service Operations
    • Demand Planning
    • Customer Relationship Management
    • Transportation Management
    • Procurement Professional
    • Warehouse Operations
• Six (6) years of demonstrated experience in an equivalent or similar role
• Hands-on experience with production line support and troubleshooting
• High proficiency with ERP/MRP systems specifically with Deltek Costpoint

• Minimal local travel less than 5% of the year

• No clearance required but ability to obtain if needed required

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