Storeroom Inventory Control Manager

Storeroom Inventory Control Manager
Location: Brookings, OR
Department: Maintenance
Job Type: Full-Time | Salaried Exempt

Position Overview

The Storeroom Inventory Control Manager is responsible for the leadership, accuracy, and strategic performance of the storeroom inventory. This role oversees a team of three Inventory Specialists and owns all aspects of storeroom parts item master setup and maintenance, inventory control, and system integrity within Microsoft Dynamics 365 (365).

This position plays a critical role in minimizing equipment downtime, improving inventory accuracy, optimizing working capital, configuring the system so that end users can easily locate needed parts, and ensuring the right parts are available at the right time. The successful candidate must combine strong operational leadership with disciplined, data-driven decision-making to continuously improve reliability. Back up the Purchasing Manager as needed and perform other duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership

• Directly supervise, train, and develop three Inventory Specialists.
• Establish clear performance expectations, accountability standards, and service levels.
• Promote a culture of safety, ownership, organization, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Maintenance, Operations, and Accounting to align storeroom inventory strategy.

Inventory & Operational Oversight

• Maintain accurate and reliable inventory levels to support maintenance.
• Identify and manage critical spare parts to minimize production downtime risk.
• Oversee receiving, stocking, issuing, returns, cycle counts, and physical inventory processes.
• Ensure parts room organization, labeling, asset tracking, and system accuracy.
• Reduce obsolete, slow-moving, and excess inventory while protecting operational readiness.
• Monitor supplier lead times and proactively manage risk for critical components.

365 System Ownership & Data Integrity

• Serve as the company subject matter expert for 365 (storeroom portion).
• Ensure all inventory transactions (receipts, issues, transfers, adjustments) are accurately recorded in 365.
• Rebuild and maintain integrity of the item master.
• Train team members and cross-functional partners on proper 365 utilization and compliance.
• Fully utilize 365 to optimize system capability for maximum overall efficiency.

Data Analytics & Financial Performance

• Analyze inventory turns, stockout frequency, usage trends, shrinkage, and spend.
• Develop routine reporting and dashboards to provide visibility into parts storeroom efficiency and effectiveness.
• Identify trends and deliver actionable recommendations to improve reliability and reduce cost.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure parts room operations comply with company safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in inventory management, parts management, supply chain, or maintenance operations within a manufacturing or industrial environment (Forest Products industry preferred).
• 5+ years of supervisory experience (Preferred).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Preferred).
• Demonstrated experience using data analytics to drive operational improvement.
• Strong financial acumen, including understanding of inventory valuation and cost control.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables).
• Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Monday–Friday day shift schedule, with flexibility for special projects or operational needs
• Vacation / Paid Time Off
• Minimal cost in-house clinical care facilities for employees and families
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and pharmaceutical coverage
• 401(k) eligibility with generous company matching

Tools & Equipment Used

Computer systems (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Dynamics 365).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent standing, walking, sitting and climbing in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to frequently climb stairs and use ladders as needed.

Work Environment

• Inside: 90% Outside: 10%
• Exposure to temperature variations
• Occasional sound exposure near machinery
• Work may be carried out around moving mechanical equipment

Required Personal Protective Equipment

• Boots
• Safety glasses
• Hearing protection
• Hard hat (when required)
• Gloves (when required)
• Safety vest (when required)
• Harness (when required)