General Purpose:

SEMO Tank (owned by Dairy Farmers of America) sells, leases, and repairs tank trailers and offers a vast inventory of related parts for resale. The Inventory Manager oversees the shipping, receiving, and distribution of parts and supplies while managing inventory control throughout the organization.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the warehouse shipping and receiving team, ensuring incoming inventory and supply orders and outgoing customer orders are processed timely and accurately
• Work alongside direct reports as a coach and partner to effectively manage job performance. Communicate company and cascading goals and assist direct reports in establishing goals that align with department and company objectives. Provide on-going performance feedback and conduct performance conversations. Hold direct reports accountable for results and work with them to cultivate their capabilities and utilize their strengths
• Work in conjunction with SEMO's Parts Manager and Accounting/Finance Group to administer DFA's Physical Inventory Policy
• Work in conjunction with SEMO's Parts Manager to manage initiatives to prevent surplus and obsolete stock
• Work in conjunction with SEMO's Purchasing Team to maintain accurate and sufficient inventory levels
• Develop procedures at all SEMO locations that mitigate inventory loss and improve inventory control, and periodically travel to the affiliate locations to ensure implementation and compliance of these procedures
• Perform inventory cycle counts, identify discrepancies, and ensure the corresponding inventory adjustments are completed in the ERP system
• Collaborate with accounting personnel to plan the year-end inventory count and oversee the physical count process
• Review SEMO shop work orders to ensure all required parts and supplies are in stock and/or on order so that repair jobs can be completed without delay
• Pre-pull/stage parts as called out on the work orders and assist shop personnel with any additional parts and/or application needs
• Enter all material requisitioned to and used on jobs in the shop into SEMO's ERP system
• Create build orders for items fabricated in-house
• Oversee returns and warranty claims of parts
• Determine best methods of shipment
• Submit shipping claims with carriers
• Audit shipping invoices for accuracy
• Attend departmental training, such as safety and equipment training
• Wear required PPE and observe health, safety, and environmental policies
• Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 4 years of related experience with Inventory (KPI's, ERP's, etc).
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Certification and/or license – N/A

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must have a strong sense of urgency in achieving objectives, with a high energy level and strong bias towards action and the ability to inspire others to meet goals and objectives

• Must be able to multitask
• Must be proficient on a computer
• Must have excellent problem-solving skills
• Must have critical thinking skills
• Must be able to work/communicate with others
• Must be attentive to detail
• Must be motivated

An Equal Opportunity Employer