Regional Inventory Manager

About Us:

EMR is one of the world’s leading metal recycling companies with a history spanning decades. At EMR, our employees are the heart and soul of our organization. We are committed to creating a workplace that prioritizes the well-being and safety of everyone. Our company provides a supportive and inclusive community where everyone's ideas and contributions are valued. We believe in teamwork and collaboration.

Our mission is to provide our customers with efficient and reliable metal recycling services while minimizing the environmental impact of our operations. EMR recycles ten million tons of material annually, everything from beverage cans to aircraft carriers. We work with a wide variety of metals including copper, aluminum, brass, and stainless steel and can recycle it into more than 200 different types of new sustainable raw materials.

EMR offers our team a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans with company match, wellbeing benefits, employee assistance program and more. Join us and be a part of a team that puts people first!

About the Role:

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Regional Inventory Manager to oversee maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) inventory across our Southeast facilities. This role ensures critical spare parts, tools, and consumables are available to support equipment uptime, preventive maintenance, and emergency repairs. You will work closely with maintenance, procurement, operations, and engineering teams to optimize inventory, reduce costs, and drive operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage spare parts, tools, and consumables inventory across regional maintenance facilities.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to fulfill parts requests and support work orders, PM schedules, and shutdowns.
• Implement inventory control processes, cycle counting, and auditing to maintain accuracy.
• Standardize inventory systems and procedures across multiple sites.
• Liaise with vendors and procurement to manage lead times, backorders, and urgent parts requests.
• Provide regular reporting on inventory turnover, critical spares availability, and cost metrics.
• Lead and develop regional inventory teams, set performance goals, and ensure adherence to safety and compliance standards.
  
  

Qualifications:

• 5 years of inventory management experience in maintenance, facilities, or asset-intensive industries.
• Experience with CMMS (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo, Infor EAM) and MRO processes.
• Strong understanding of equipment maintenance and spare parts management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and inventory management software (ERP, WMS).
• Excellent organizational, analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel regionally as needed.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; vocational or BS/BA in business, facility management, or related field preferred.
• Spanish fluency a plus.
  
  

EMR USA Metal Recycling provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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