Inventory and Material Manager

Position Purpose

The Supply/OF Inventory & Material Manager is responsible for end‑to‑end ownership of inventory, materials planning, and operational execution for attachments, kits, tires, decals, trailers, and related programs. This role ensures accurate inventory control, SAP transactional integrity, financial accuracy, and on‑time availability of materials to support work orders, key accounts, and customer‑specific programs. The position partners cross‑functionally with Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations to resolve issues, drive process improvements, and provide actionable reporting.

Full Time, Non-Exempt

• Manage ordering, receiving, storage, transfers, and control of approximately 3,500 attachment and component SKUs
• Maintain inventory for attachments, kits (camera, road light, artic, immobilizer, RPM), tires, generators, and trailers
• Oversee perpetual inventory counts, reconciliation, and corrective actions to ensure accuracy
• Perform inventory adjustments and maintenance in SAP
• Manage OS&D (Overages, Shortages, and Damages) items through resolution

• Maintain SAP transactional accuracy, including:
• COGI error monitoring, review, and resolution
• Work order accrual review and correction of incorrect TECOs
• Validation of part usage and resolution of incorrect or unclear work order requirements
• Coordinate with Sales and Supply Chain to correct out‑of‑stock issues and usage discrepancies

• Support forecast planning in collaboration with Key Accounts
• Prepare and maintain:
• Weekly and Monthly Shortage Reports
• Attachment Schedule Reports
• Perpetual Inventory (PI) Dashboards and KPI reporting
• Analyze inventory trends and risks; recommend corrective or preventive actions
• Manage drop shipments, including returns processing and documentation
• Oversee decals for multiple customer accounts (ordering, storage, shipping)
• Maintain live links, manuals, and documentation for customer programs (e.g., Aertssen)
• Manage trailer and generator inventory, including ordering, receiving, and ongoing maintenance
• Maintain tire master data, work order accruals, descriptions, and storage controls
• Review and approve freight and invoice charges related to inventory and logistics
• Ensure financial accuracy related to inventory valuation, accruals, and work order impacts
• Support audits through accurate documentation and system alignment
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance inventory accuracy, service level, and efficiency
• Serve as a key liaison between Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Finance
• Support dashboard development and data accuracy for leadership visibility

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in inventory management, materials management, or supply chain operations
• Strong working knowledge of SAP (inventory, work orders, COGI, accruals)
• Proven experience managing complex inventories and multiple product categories
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills

• Experience in manufacturing, heavy equipment, or attachment‑based operations
• Advanced Excel or BI/dashboard reporting experience
• Experience supporting key customer accounts or custom programs
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software
• Technical competence is a plus
• Must be customer service oriented, flexible, and have a high energy level
• Must have excellent follow‑through skills
• Must have a professional, polished, and sophisticated demeanor and be comfortable in most social settings
• Must be open to domestic and international travel
• Desire and proven ability to learn and grow

• Both office environment and occasionally manufacturing/factory environment
• Subject to noise and temperature changes

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential…