The Fencing Supply Group is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Inventory Manager to oversee and optimize our end-to-end supply chain operations. This role is heavily focused on inventory management, capital management, and planning excellenceincluding S&OP, forecasting, demand planning, and capacity planningwhile also ensuring seamless purchasing and distribution across our branch network. The ideal candidate will bring 35+ years of experience in supply chain management, strong analytical and system skills, and the ability to collaborate across functions to drive results.
Key Responsibilities
- Inventory & Capital Management.
- Develop and execute strategies to optimize inventory levels across multiple product categories while balancing working capital, service levels, and cost.
- Partner with Finance to track capital tied up in inventory and recommend initiatives to improve working capital efficiency.
- Monitor and manage key inventory performance metrics (turns, days on hand, obsolescence, write-offs) to achieve company targets.
- Ensure proper inventory controls, audits, and cycle counting processes are in place.
- Purchasing & Branch Support
- Oversee purchasing activities to ensure cost-effective sourcing and timely replenishment of materials.
- Coordinate deliveries to FSG branches to maintain proper inventory levels and support operational needs.
- Collaborate with branch leadership to forecast demand and address local inventory challenges.
- Partner with suppliers and carriers to improve service levels, reduce lead times, and resolve delivery issues.
- Planning & Forecasting
- Help create and drive the S&OP process, aligning cross-functional teams (Sales, Operations, Finance, Supply Chain) to balance demand and supply effectively.
- Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts to support procurement and distribution planning.
- Lead capacity planning efforts to ensure supplier and logistics capabilities meet current and future demand.
- Translate demand and sales plans into actionable supply plans across procurement and logistics.
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Collaborate with Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Commercial teams to ensure seamless execution of supply chain operations.
- Provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership regarding supply chain risks, opportunities, and trade-offs.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in supply chain processes, systems, and analytics.
- Data, Systems & Analytics
- Leverage Infor ERP for supply chain execution, data integrity, and planning accuracy.
- Develop dashboards and reporting in Microsoft Power BI to track KPIs, forecast accuracy, and branch performance.
- Use advanced analytics to identify gaps, support decision-making, and recommend corrective actions.
- Lead projects to digitize and modernize supply chain workflows.
Qualifications
Education - Bachelors degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field required. Masters degree or APICS / CSCP certification preferred.
Experience - Minimum 35 years of progressive experience in supply chain management, with emphasis on inventory management, S&OP, forecasting, demand planning, and capacity planning. Experience with purchasing and branch distribution support is highly preferred.
Technical Skills -
Proficiency with Infor ERP and Microsoft Power BI (required).Advanced Excel / analytical tools for forecasting, modeling, and scenario planning.Strong knowledge of supply chain metrics and financial levers impacting working capital.Soft Skills :Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.Analytical mindset with problem-solving capabilities and continuous improvement orientation.Why Join Fencing Supply Group?
Opportunity to lead a critical function supporting a nationwide distribution network.Collaborative culture with exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.Competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and benefits package.Professional growth opportunities within a rapidly growing organization.