Inventory Manager

Overview

: Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries

We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation, and premium products to all of our customers

Why We are Different: At Lippert, Everyone Matters

This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is

We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members’ unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences

We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members

Get: A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture

Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more

Fair and competitive

Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow

Holiday, personal and vacation days

Summary/Objective The Inventory Control Supervisor is responsible for coordinating daily inventory operations to ensure accuracy, accountability, and efficiency across all warehouse and production areas

This role oversees cycle counts, monitors inventory transactions, investigates discrepancies, and supports continuous improvement initiatives in alignment with company objectives

The Inventory Control Supervisor helps coordinate information flow between production, purchasing, and logistics to maintain data integrity within the ERP system and ensure materials are available where and when needed

Duties and

: Essential Functions: Lead daily inventory control activities including cycle counts, audits, adjustments, and reconciliations

Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies between physical counts and ERP records

Maintain and update part locations, cycle counts, and Kanban replenishment systems

Support year-end physical inventory and variance analysis

Coordinate with receiving, shipping, and production departments to ensure timely and accurate material movement

Train and guide inventory team members in proper counting, labeling, and data entry procedures

Monitor inventory accuracy metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce variances

Generate and analyze reports on inventory levels, usage trends, and stock discrepancies

Ensure proper handling and storage of materials to minimize damage and obsolescence

Support cross-functional projects involving inventory reduction, space utilization, and process optimization

Enforce safety, 5S, and quality standards within all inventory areas

Other Key

Perform all other

as may be assigned by management

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily

The

listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Working Conditions: Work in the office and out on the plant floor Sit at a desk for a period Walking

: Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain, or equivalent work experience. 5+ years previous experience in an inventory control or warehouse supervisory role Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

Experience with Lean, 5S, or Six Sigma methodologies a plus

Competencies: Excellent communication and leadership skills

Strong organizational and time-management abilities

Ability to interpret and analyze data to make sound decisions

Capable of working cross-functionally and managing multiple priorities

Forklift certification or willingness to obtain one preferred

of $82K - $87K per year

Freedman by Lippert determines pay based on several factors, including but not limited to the position being offered, education, skills, work experience, and other factors permitted by law

We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range

Freedman by Lippert offers Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K with employer match, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Paid Family Leave, Paid Time Off and Sick Time

For a more comprehensive list please see Human Resources

Freedman by Lippert is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status

Supervisory Responsibility: This position does have direct reports in the inventory control department

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to talk and hear

This position requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling

The team member may have to lift and/or move items over 50 pounds

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time

position, and hours/days of work are decided by production schedules and your reporting manager

Travel: Travel will be minimal and will be primarily local during the business day

Preferred Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain, or equivalent work experience. 5+ years previous experience in an inventory control or warehouse supervisory role Additional Eligibility

: List any other specific eligibility

Work Authorization/Security Clearance: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or

that are required of the Team Member for this job

Duties,

, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Pay Group : AAP/EEO Statement Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law

This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment,

, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to

, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters

All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert

Lippert’s strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member

Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members

Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership

Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment

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