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Supervisor, Materials

Roles & Responsibilities

  • HS Diploma or equivalent; post-secondary degree preferred
  • 5+ years of inventory/materials experience with demonstrated leadership
  • Ability to solve complex problems
  • MS Office experience required

Requirements:

  • Manage daily inventory operations, including receiving, stocking, transporting, and distribution; ensure accurate and timely inventory counts and documentation; optimize workflow and allocate labor and equipment per inventory control processes.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, procurement, and quality control to meet inventory requirements; verify components meet specifications and resolve discrepancies to prevent production delays.
  • Ensure inventory items are available, properly staged, and ready for use in high-mix electronic assemblies; organize components with proper documentation, handling, and packaging; follow stock rotation to minimize damage and aging.
  • Monitor inventory levels to identify shortages or risks and coordinate with procurement to ensure timely replenishment.

Job description

Summary:

VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace, and railway. VIAVI is also a leader in light management technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, government and aerospace applications.

We are the people behind the products that help keep the world connected at home, school, work, at play, and everywhere in between. VIAVI employees are passionate about supporting customer success and we welcome people who bring their best every day to the company – to question, to collaborate and to push for solutions that will delight our customers.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Inventory Manager

  • Resource & Inventory Operations Management
    The Inventory Manager is responsible for effective resource management to ensure all daily operational activities are completed accurately and on schedule. This includes overseeing the receiving, stocking, transporting, and distribution of materials, as well as ensuring that all required daily inventory counts are completed, verified, and properly documented. The role ensures optimal workflow, proper allocation of labor and equipment, and adherence to established inventory control processes to maintain accuracy and operational efficiency.
  • Inventory Coordination Across Departments
    • Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, procurement, and quality control teams to meet ongoing inventory requirements.
    • Verify that components are available, meet required specifications, and resolve discrepancies to prevent production delays.
  • Inventory Management and Component Availability
    • Ensure all inventory items are available, properly staged, and ready for use, with a focus on high‑mix, electronic assemblies.
    • Organize and prepare components with correct documentation, handling procedures, and packaging standards.
    • Follow stock rotation procedures to minimize damage, reduce aging inventory, and prevent misplacement
  • Monitoring and Identifying Potential Shortages
    • Continuously monitor inventory levels and proactively identify potential shortages or risks.
    • Communicate with the procurement team to address stockout risks and ensure timely replenishment.

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:

Qualifications:

  • HS Diploma or equivalent is required; Post-Secondary degree preferred
  • 5+ years of Inventory/Materials experience + demonstrated leadership experience
  • Ability to solve complex problems
  • MS Office experience required

If you have what it takes to push boundaries and seize opportunities, apply to join our team today.

VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer – minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.

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