Director of Inventory Management

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, helping shape company strategy and operational performance.
• Lead and develop a team responsible for procurement, purchasing, inventory planning, and materials management.
• Establish and execute sourcing strategies that ensure the timely availability of materials while balancing cost, quality, and service objectives.
• Develop strong supplier partnerships, negotiate commercial agreements, and implement processes to monitor supplier performance, mitigate risk, and improve supply continuity.
• Manage domestic and international supplier relationships to support business growth and customer requirements.
• Partner with operations, sales, engineering, and finance to align purchasing strategies with demand planning and inventory objectives.
• Oversee inventory optimization, product lifecycle planning, and material availability across the organization.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across procurement, planning, logistics, and inventory management.
• Develop policies, procedures, and performance metrics that improve supply chain efficiency and scalability.
• Perform other leadership responsibilities as needed.

Core Competencies

• Executive leadership and strategic thinking
• Supplier relationship management and negotiation
• Procurement and inventory optimization
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Analytical decision-making
• Process improvement and operational excellence
• Team development and coaching
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Results-oriented mindset

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of progressive experience in procurement, supply chain, purchasing, or inventory management.
• Demonstrated success leading procurement teams within a manufacturing, industrial, or distribution environment.
• Experience developing sourcing strategies, negotiating supplier agreements, and managing inventory performance.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong analytical, ERP, and Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience in industrial products, manufacturing, wholesale distribution, or other complex supply chain environments is preferred.

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