Inventory Manager - Military Veterans

You will be a crucial collaborator in implementing and controlling the efficient and effective flow of goods to meet both the business and customers' requirements. You will utilize your experience to continually improve our team's performance and effectiveness. Based in Fort Worth, this position will report to the Materials Manager and will work with others throughout the organization.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage all Inventory Control activities including receiving, stocking, cycle counting, and inventory pulls for capital, spare parts, and warranty orders.
• Responsible for inventory accuracy, the proper storage and preservation of all inventory assets, and timely delivery of material for capital, spare parts, service, and repair requirements.
• Meet warehouse KPIs and regularly report on their status.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all aspects of inventory, spare parts, and warranty order requirements and ensure the prompt processing and movement of parts through Inventory.
• Monitor all production requirements and schedule, assign and track material issuing and shortages for capital, aftermarket, and spare parts business. Audit job pulls and shipping/receiving activities to assure accuracy.
• Manage daily cycle counts, research discrepancies, and approve variances. Initiate actions as necessary to reduce variances. Generate and publish cycle count variance reports.
• Generate and maintain Inventory Control work instructions and support processes with respect to receiving, stockroom tasks, and shipping. Train personnel as required.
• Hire and develop employees' skills to achieve teamwork, timely execution of tasks, inventory accuracy, and safety in the work environment. Nurture a culture that's team oriented, where employees are valued, trusted, accountable and are working towards the same goal with a focus on collective results. Mentor and train personnel to fulfil all duties.
• Responsible to follow all applicable company and corporate policies, procedures, and programs, including but not limited to the process map, support processes, safe work practices, and environmental requirements.
• Must follow and enforce all safety and environmental policies and programs; report any activities that could be detrimental to safety and/or the loss of productivity; report any injuries when they occur.
• Responsible for following all applicable company and corporate policies, procedures, and programs, including but not limited to the process map, support processes and HSE requirements.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in project management, operations management, supply chain, business administration preferred.
• 2-3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment or related field/position.
• Must be knowledgeable in Warehouse and pack out practices.
• Understanding of blueprints, machining, fabrication, and raw material beneficial.
  • Must be capable of learning to read and understand production blueprints and routers.
• Experience with ERP systems, operations, and function. (Oracle experience preferable but other ERP experience will be considered).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office - Outlook, Excel & Teams.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to pass a drug screen & background check.
• Must be willing & able to adjust work schedule, be on call, and/or work overtime to accommodate business needs.
• Ability to meet or exceed standards as established by the department.
• A proactive approach to problem solving.
• Strong aptitude to learn new systems and system functions.
• Effective time management and organizational skills, able to manage multiple responsibilities efficiently.
• Detail oriented with a commitment to accuracy in documentation and procedures.
• Strong and professional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be able to communicate in a professional manner across multiple departments and communication media with changing priorities.
• Ability to adapt and be cross-trained to learn all job duties.
• Ability to multitask in fast paced environment.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS (visit usbenefits.nov.com for more information about our benefits offerings)

• 401(k) Retirement Plan - NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.
• Competitive medical plans that cover your entire family (yourself, eligible spouse, and eligible children) as of your first date of hire for as little as $139 per pay period (bi-weekly).
• FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician).
• FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance (for full-time employees).
• All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date).
• All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.