Director of Inventory Management

Overview

SCI Technology, a Sanmina Company, is hiring a multi‑functional supply‑chain leader in Huntsville, AL. The role requires U.S. citizenship due to Department of Defense contract requirements.

• Lead the purchasing, planning, and warehouse management organization and oversee all KPI areas impacting inventory assets.
• Ensure staff are trained on and use the available tools effectively.
• Collaborate with corporate and divisional initiatives, including new tool projects, and cross‑functional teams (e.g., plant CFT).
• Enable plant revenue and financial goals.
• Own the training, management, and performance control of the following functional areas:
• Purchasing – monitor key parameters influencing inventory turns; execute MRP, resolve receiving discrepancies, manage MRB/RTV disposition, improve agility turns, and review item attributes such as safety stock, MOQ, lead time, and FLM.
• Inventory – manage inventory controls to meet or exceed corporate guidelines, audit and guide cycle count procedures, and monitor physical inventories.
• Reporting – provide reports including E&O resolution, inventory offset, MDS plant weekly reviews, IO report, and MDS gap management, with a focus on achieving gap goals.
• Training – oversee training for all functions on corporate QAP, QAF, QAR, plant SOPs, and performance excellence and ethics.

• Partner with plant managers to achieve plant goals.
• Assist in securing new customer accounts and business growth.
• Present supply‑chain solutions and support current and future business planning.
• Understand all business functions to facilitate cross‑functional management.
• Create a continuous‑improvement environment that encourages collaboration and employee development.

• U.S. citizenship required (Department of Defense contract requirement).
• Strong leadership and hands‑on management skills.
• Proficiency in inventory and supply‑chain tools and KPI management.
• Experience in purchasing, inventory control, reporting, and training.