Inventory Manager

The Inventory Manager is responsible for leading and optimizing all inventory management and warehouse inventory operations to ensure accuracy, efficiency, scalability, and compliance in a fast-growing technology environment. This role provides strategic and people leadership over inventory operations, systems, and controls while partnering cross-functionally with logistics, procurement, finance, and operations leadership.

This position plays a critical role in inventory integrity, audit readiness, and continuous improvement, with a focus on building sustainable processes that support business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage all warehouse inventory operations, including receiving, storage, picking, shipping, and inventory controls.
• Lead, coach, and develop inventory supervisors and warehouse inventory staff, fostering accountability, performance, and engagement.
• Establish, maintain, and improve inventory management processes, controls, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure accurate inventory records and transactions within NetSuite and related systems.
• Oversee cycle counts, physical inventories, and audit preparation; ensure timely reconciliation of discrepancies and variances.
• Analyze inventory data and trends to identify risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Partner cross- functionally with logistics, procurement, operations, and finance to support inventory flow, demand planning, and business objectives.
• Enforce FIFO/FEFO methodologies and proper storage, handling, and labeling standards.
• Prepare and present inventory metrics, reports, and recommendations to leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on accuracy, controls, cost reduction, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, warehouse procedures, and company policies.
• Manage competing priorities and make informed decisions aligned with business needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Skills And Attributes

• Strong business acumen with the ability to adapt inventory strategies to a rapidly evolving organization.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing teams and influencing cross-functional partners.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present insights and recommendations to leadership.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Advanced experience with inventory management systems and ERP platforms (NetSuite preferred).
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on operational execution.
  
  

Qualifications

• Proficiency in creating and implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Lean Six Sigma certification or experience.
• Proven experience in inventory management.
• APICS, CIOP, CIME, CSCMP, IMAPC – Certifications Preferred
  
  

Physical Requirements

• This position may require the ability to perform tasks that involve sitting, standing, walking, lifting, computer work, and other physical activities. Candidates should be able to meet these physical demands with or without reasonable accommodations.
  
  

EEO Statement

• EG4 Electronics is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.