Inventory Manager

Company Overview
Avo Photonics is a leading service organization specializing in the design, development, and manufacturing of custom opto-electronic products and solutions across diverse markets including medical, industrial, military, aerospace, and communications. Committed to confidentiality and excellence, the company provides tailored design and contract manufacturing services supported by a highly skilled engineering team and state-of-the-art facilities.

Job Overview:

We seek a diligent, dedicated and meticulous Inventory Manager who will help to further our success and reputation in the industry through world-class service.

Specifically:

• Train, coach, and develop inventory staff.
• Drive a culture of accountability, ownership, and procedural discipline.
• Manage daily stockroom operations, including material storage, picking, issuing, and replenishment.
• Enforce proper handling and storage of delicate and ESD-sensitive components.
• Maintain high levels of inventory accuracy through cycle counting and reconciliation processes.
• Ensure timely distribution of material kits to first,second, and weekend-shift production staff.
• Optimize stockroom layout and material flow to improve efficiency and reduce risk of damage.
• Partner with Production, Planning, Receiving, and Quality teams to ensure timely material availability.
• Assign tasks, set priorities, and monitor progress to meet daily production schedules.
• Support company-wide implementation of Manufacturing Execution System.
• Maintain MRP settings for consumable material shelf minimums and maximums.
• Manage shelf minimums and enter purchase order requests for consumable materials.
• Participate in physical inventory at the end of each half-year.

Requirements:

• BS in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related discipline.
• 7–10 years of inventory or stockroom management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience handling small, high-value, or fragile components preferred.
• Experience in ISO-certified manufacturing environments preferred.
• Experienced with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Comfortable working in a clean manufacturing environment while wearing required PPE.
• Highly organized and efficient at prioritizing workload.
• Outstanding verbal and written English communication skills.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $52,254 - $79,622