Inventory Manager

Full-time. Onsite. Cincinnati, Ohio

We are a small, highly focused team working together to build the best van company in America. We are pioneers in building futuristic, technology focused adventure vans.

Our team comprises highly competent, self-motivated individuals who are invested in upskilling their abilities and that of their peers. We thrive on a high-tempo, positive work environment centered on delivering quality and productivity. Everyone in our team has a seat at the table to share ideas, philosophies and techniques that will ultimately build better vans and a stronger company culture.

Above all, everyone is expected to lead by example through a positive approach to problem solving, dedication to timelines and deadlines, and fostering collaboration and teamwork.

The Inventory Manager owns the flow of inventory throughout the business, ensuring every part is received, accurately recorded, stored, issued, tracked, and replenished to support uninterrupted production, service, and warranty operations.

Working closely with Procurement, Manufacturing, Service, Warranty, Finance, and Logistics, you will maintain inventory accuracy in NetSuite, coordinate warehouse operations, and ensure the right parts are available at the right place and right time. This role is central to maintaining production efficiency while delivering exceptional support to our service network and customers.

• Own the day-to-day management of all production, service, warranty, and spare parts inventory.
• Receive, inspect, identify, label, and correctly store incoming inventory.
• Ensure inventory locations, quantities, serial numbers, and lot tracking remain accurate within NetSuite.
• Maintain warehouse organization using efficient storage and visual management principles.

• Issue components to production work orders in accordance with manufacturing schedules.
• Ensure production teams receive complete kits and materials on time.
• Coordinate urgent part requests to prevent production downtime.
• Monitor inventory levels and proactively communicate shortages to Procurement.

• Work closely with Procurement to reconcile purchase orders, receipts, backorders, and supplier deliveries.
• Verify incoming shipments against purchase orders and packing slips.
• Resolve receiving discrepancies, damaged shipments, and supplier shortages.
• Assist Procurement with inventory forecasting and reorder recommendations.

• Manage inventory allocated for service technicians and warranty repairs.
• Process warranty parts requests quickly to minimize customer downtime.
• Coordinate returns, warranty replacements, and defective part quarantines.
• Maintain service parts inventory separately from production inventory where appropriate.

• Lead cycle counting and annual physical inventory counts.
• Investigate inventory variances and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor inventory accuracy and warehouse performance metrics.
• Identify obsolete, damaged, or slow-moving inventory and recommend disposition plans.

• Maintain accurate inventory transactions within NetSuite.
• Process receipts, transfers, adjustments, issues, returns, and stock movements.
• Ensure all inventory transactions are completed in real time.
• Generate inventory reports to support purchasing, production, and finance.

• Partner with Manufacturing to improve material flow and production efficiency.
• Work with Engineering on BOM changes and inventory transitions.
• Collaborate with Finance to ensure accurate inventory valuation and month-end reconciliation.
• Support Logistics with inbound and outbound inventory movements.

• Improve warehouse organization, inventory accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Develop standardized inventory procedures and best practices.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, inventory carrying costs, and stock shortages.
• Promote a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.

• 3 years of inventory, warehouse, or materials management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong NetSuite ERP experience, particularly Inventory Management and Warehouse Operations.
• Experience coordinating inventory across purchasing, manufacturing, and service departments.
• Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, or similar reporting tools.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Experience within the automotive, RV, marine, aerospace, or vehicle manufacturing industries.
• Forklift certification or warehouse equipment experience.
• Experience implementing inventory control systems or warehouse improvements.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience.
• APICS CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent inventory management certification.

• Inventory Accuracy >99%
• Production material availability >99%
• On-time issue of production kits
• Service and warranty order fulfillment time
• Inventory turns
• Cycle count completion and variance resolution
• Warehouse organization and 5S compliance
• Reduction in stockouts and excess inventor

Remote Vans HQ, 800 E Ross Way, St Bernard, Cincinnati, Ohio 45217

0700hrs - 1530hrs M - F

• Professional & fun work environment
• A competitive pay plan and industry-leading benefits
• Strong leadership support
• Team oriented, positive environment
• Medical benefits
• Paid Holidays & PTO