Aftermarket Parts Solutions Materials Manager at Daikin Applied optimizing inventory systems and enhancing operational efficiency. Leading strategic inventory planning and materials management in HVAC industry.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with Store Managers to develop and maintain an optimal product mix for stores
Lead forecasting efforts to tailor product offerings using evolving market demands and KPIs to stock new stores
Own the Materials Management Scorecard, tracking KPIs such as Inventory Turnover, Average Days to Sell, Stockout Rate, and Back Order Rate
Manage the purchase order process, including external sourcing and intercompany transfers
Oversee regular cycle counts and assist with physical inventory counts as required
Maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers to enhance returns processes
Enforce supplier standards for distribution, analyzing trends to continuously improve supplier performance
Manage Excess and Obsolete (E&O) inventory processes across all sites
Ensure accurate setup and inventory pulling for kits, managing First-In-First-Out (FIFO) strategies effectively
Monitor all system material issues, taking corrective actions as needed
Partner with the finance department to manage annual cycle count strategies and inventory rebalancing
Utilize inventory analysis to drive decisions based on SKU family and classifications
Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, including finance, operations, and store management teams, to ensure alignment and clear communication of materials management strategies
Promote a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging team feedback, innovating processes, and conducting regular reviews
Requirements
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
4 to 6 years of experience and 5 of them having experience with Inventory Control, Materials Management, Operations, Aftermarket Parts, HVAC Field Support
Strong analytical skills and proficiency with inventory management software and systems
Excellent leadership abilities with experience managing cross-functional teams
Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
6-8 years of experience with Inventory Control, Materials Management, Operations, Aftermarket Parts, HVAC Field Support (preferred)
Relevant certification (eg APICS CSCP) is a plus
Microsoft Technologies, Data Analytics (Advanced Excel, Power BI, etc)
Project Management Experience (preferred)
Benefits
Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance
401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions
Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage
Short term and long-term disability
3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company paid holidays
Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state and local law requires a faster accrual
Paid sick time in accordance of the federal, state and local law
Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service
Senior Supply Chain Manager leading Planning, Inventory, and Logistics at IFF. Collaborating with Operations, Quality, Procurement, and Commercial to drive SIOP execution and service.
Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist at Northrop Grumman guiding supply chain strategies to enhance operational efficiency. Collaborating with cross - functional teams on missions critical to national and global security.
Supply Chain Sustainability Architect for Boeing addressing compliance obligations and business needs. Involves technical support, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement across global teams.
Senior Supply Chain Domain Data Steward at Boeing managing data governance across supply chain functions. Collaborating with leadership and analytics teams to ensure data quality and usability.
Senior Supply Chain Business Data Steward overseeing supply chain data governance. Responsible for data quality improvements and cross - functional collaboration across Boeing's Defense, Space & Security operations.
Inventory Control Supervisor at GXO managing logistics operations and inventory control team. Establishing procedures and promoting continuous improvement initiatives in a supportive work environment.
Warehouse Supply Chain Supervisor leading daily operations and team performance at GXO Logistics. Overseeing training, scheduling, and quality assurance in a fast - paced environment.
Warehouse Supply Chain Supervisor overseeing operations, schedules, and training at GXO Logistics. Ensuring exceptional performance in a dynamic warehouse environment.
Lead material planning and supply chain localization while managing a small team at Celestica. Oversee inventory management and provide performance reporting to meet KPIs.
Senior Marketing Consultant at Caterpillar leading enterprise content supply chain strategies. Driving best practices, training, and change management for global marketing teams.