Inventory Manager

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We’re making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services

• engineering and design

• construction and facility services

To get where we’re going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

We are currently seeking an Inventory Manager to join our growing Offsite Manufacturing team in Seattle, WA
. The Inventory Manager – Modular Products is responsible for leading all activities related to inventory control and material movement at manufacturing facilities, including:

• Oversees daily inventory operations, including receiving, storing, tracking, and distributing materials.
• Supports inventory operations across multiple production lines and manufacturing sites including Seattle, Spokane andadditionallocations as required.
• Developsandmaintainsinventory control procedures.
• Operates within an ISO-regulated manufacturing environment, introducingadditionalcompliance and process complexityrelativeto traditional inventory manager roles
• Collaborates with manufacturing, procurement,logistics, and value stream management teams.
• Monitorsandoptimizesinventory levels.
• Implementsinventorycontrolsystems.
• Leadsroot-cause analysis for variances.
• Ensures compliance with safety and quality.
• Manage end-to-end inventory operations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for inventory and stock control design, configuration, and implementation as part of the forthcoming OSM ERP deployment
• Develop, improve, andmaintaininventory control and management processes, and ensureoptimalutilizationof available technology tools.
• Monitor and report on key inventorymanagementKPIs.
• Manage Inventory Specialists in their task and assignment completion, provide coaching and feedback for skill development and improvement.
• Coordinate with value stream and operations teams.

Knowledge:

• Inventory management principles and best practices.
• End-to-end inventory workflows and control processes.
• Related systems and tools.
• Cross-functional operational knowledge in a manufacturing context.
• Working knowledge of ISO-regulated environments and the ability tooperateinventory control processes in compliance with applicable ISO standards.

Abilities:

• Maintainaccurateinventory records and resolve variances.
• Analyze inventory data and lead root‑cause problem solving.
• Monitor and report inventory KPIs.
• Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Lead and develop inventory staff (where applicable).

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in supply chain, operations, engineering or similar and two years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment; or
• 6 or more years of inventory management experience in a manufacturing environment.

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• “Building Good” paid community service time
• Learning and advancement…