Inventory Manager

Join National Dentex - a leading healthcare organization specializing in the dental industry. We offer a full spectrum of specialized products, services, and technologies to address any dental restoration need. Currently, we have 50+ labs throughout the country. Our team is growing, and we are hiring a number of key positions within our organization including this opportunity for an Inventory Manager.  This is a remote position.

The regular hours for this position are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and subject to change from time to time. 

This is a full-time position featuring employee benefits including: health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid holiday, vacation, and sick time; 401K with company contribution; and tuition reimbursement!  

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of the Position:

• Establish and monitor raw material inventory levels to minimize carrying costs and maximize inventory turns
• Develops and employs inventory controls through IT automation and standardized materials processes, across the network
• Develop timely, high quality, inventory data analysis (E&O, Inventory Turns, Reorder Points, etc.) based on schedules and forecasted usage
• Drive lean continuous improvement through data driven root cause analysis and countermeasures to meet/exceed monthly inventory metric targets
• Deliver cost savings initiatives and assign support for defined projects
• Develop internal policies and tools necessary to implement strategic materials/inventory initiatives and assist Procurement in prioritizing strategic sourcing initiatives
• Provide leadership to subordinates for individual development
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities Required: 

• Ability to energize, develop and build rapport at all levels within an organization
• Results-focused with a proven ability to execute and deliver on commitments
• Lean Manufacturing experience and strong Project Management skills
• Demonstrated success in directing and managing staff
• Financial acumen, apply a broad understanding of financial management principles
• Strong Microsoft Excel (incl. Pivots/Macros) and PowerPoint skillset
• Must be fluent in English – verbal, reading and writing
• Must be able to travel up to 50% of the time

Minimum Education and Experience Required: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Accounting or Business Administration
• 5-7 years previous inventory and materials management experience in a multi-site environment
• Breadth and depth of knowledge in Oracle environment (preferable R12)

Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:

• All Office Equipment

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and/or reach