Manufacturing Inventory Manager - U-Haul

If you are a results-orientated problem solver with a track record of successful leadership, consider joining the U-Haul team as our newest ManufacturingInventory Manager. As the Warehouse Inventory Manager, you will lead a team responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy of all materials received, consumed, and shipped in a warehouse. The Warehouse Inventory Manager will be responsible for the material inventory team assigned to support various departments and will give directions to the team to provide material handling support for receiving, production, and shipping.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Set clear goals, delegate tasks, and ensure the inventory team is aligned with project objectives.
• Maintains records of materials in inventory and on order.
• Manage material handler activities for receiving and stocking inventory items.
• Respond to production demand and initiate action to replenish stocks by picking/staging material allocated to production work orders.
• Support shipping with material handlers to load outbound deliveries.
• Reconciles inventory discrepancies and notifies material handlers and Production Supervisor of irregularities.
  • Review and reconcile adverse inventory reports daily.
  • Review and reconcile open transfer order reports daily.
  • Review and reconcile open transfer request reports daily.
  • Reconcile inventory discrepancies when they are reported.
• Provide training to the material handlers on how to use all WM transaction codes in SAP.
• Review material handler performance and provide counseling and additional training as necessary.
• Manage Inventory Cycle Count Program.
• Perform cycle counts when requested by the Materials Manager
• Manage storage bins (open/blocked) to maximize warehouse rack space.
• Define storage bins as required by production needs as the model changes from year to year.
• Work with the Materials Manager to coordinate the disposition of aging material.
• Responsible for tracking inventory of various materials, finding the root causes for inventory discrepancies, and accurately recording inventory counts in the system.

Minimum Requirements:

• Proven work experience as an inventory support team member or similar role.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems required.
• Excellent math and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work extended hours.
• Forklift experience is beneficial.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Physical Demands:
 

The work requires physical exertion such as extended periods indoors and outdoors of remaining stationery, traversing spaces, repositioning to reach and use tools, and moving at least 50 lbs. assisted or unassisted.

U-Haul offers our Team Members:  

• Full medical coverage 
• Prescription plans 
• Dental and vision plans 
• Registered Dietitian Program 
• Gym Reimbursement Program 
• Weight Watchers 
• Virtual doctor visits 
• Career stability 
• Opportunities for advancement 
• Valuable on-the-job training 
• Tuition Reimbursement Program 
• Free online courses for personal and professional development at U-Haul University® 
• Business Travel Insurance 
• You Matter Employee Assistance Program 
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days 
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) 
• 401(k) savings plan 
• Life insurance 
• Critical illness/group accident coverage 
• 24-hour physician available for kids 
• Met Law Legal Program 
• MetLife auto and home insurance 
• Mindset App Program 
• Discounts on cell phone plans, hotels and more 
• LifeLock identity theft protection 
• Savvy consumer-wellness programs - from healthcare tips to financial wellness 
• Dave Ramsey’s Smart Dollar Program 
• U-Haul Federal Credit Union membership 

U-Haul is an equal-opportunity employer. All employment applications will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state, or local law. Individual accommodation is available on request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need-to-know basis.