Cox Enterprises · 1 month ago
Sr Manager Parts Inventory
Atlanta GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$99K/yr - $165K/yr
8+ years expCox Automotive is a leader in transforming the automotive industry through innovative technology and exceptional service. The Sr Manager Parts Inventory will provide strategic leadership for inventory management across various physical locations, ensuring compliance and process standardization while partnering with finance and technology teams to enhance inventory governance and analytics.
AdvertisingBroadcastingDigital MediaTelecommunications
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain dashboards for inventory turns, obsolescence %, write-offs, non-stock ratio, and working capital impact
Develops inventory level strategies and turn health metrics, implements remediation plans, and owns the audit SOP and compliance process
Partner with Finance on inventory valuation and balance sheet reporting; provide insights for quarterly reviews
Analyze time-to-repair delays linked to parts availability and recommend corrective actions
Own cycle count process and compliance across all locations (shops, mobile trucks, containers); publish compliance scorecards
Leads cycle count variance reporting, reconciliation, and audit readiness efforts to ensure inventory accuracy and operational integrity
Directly responsible for reducing company-wide parts inventory loss & write-offs, build and enforce write-off approval workflows; ensure audit-ready documentation
Standardize inventory handling processes to include offboarding & onboarding of mobile technicians, cores, returns, bin location logic, barcoding, and container setup
Develop training content for inventory processes; conduct audits and workshops at sites
Ensure storage container setup meets safety, security, and efficiency standards
Serve as business owner for inventory modules in NextWorld and Karmak; define requirements for enhancements
Collaborate with IT and analytics teams (CAPTG, CADS) to automate reporting and predictive analytics
Own min/max parameter governance; review and adjust based on demand patterns and service-level targets. Connect closely with Procurement & Purchasing to receive input, ensure following procurement strategies, and ensure proper awareness across teams
Validate suggested ordering logic for new and existing sites; monitor compliance to stocking policies
Qualification
Required
BA/BS and 8+ years of experience in a related field with at least 3 years experience in a management/leadership role; or MS + 6 years experience in a related field; or Ph.D. + 3 years experience in a related field; an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
Proven success in leading inventory governance across diverse physical locations including shops, mobile trucks, and storage containers
Demonstrated experience in developing and executing inventory strategies focused on turns, obsolescence, non-stock vs. stock mix, and working capital impact
Strong background in cycle count compliance, variance reconciliation, and audit readiness across multi-site operations
Experience partnering with Finance on inventory valuation and balance sheet reporting, including quarterly reviews
Familiarity with ERP and inventory systems such as NextWorld and Karmak, and collaboration with IT and analytics teams to drive automation and predictive reporting
Benefits
Healthcare coverage from day 1.
401(k) with a company match.
Continuing education opportunities, including tuition reimbursement.
Generous vacation days and paid holidays.
Inclusive parental leave policies, plus fertility coverage and adoption assistance.
Cool perks like pet insurance, employee discounts and much more.
The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members.
Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO).
Company
Cox Enterprises
Cox Enterprises is a communications, media, and automotive services company.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.7M2014-12-15Grant· $1.7M
Leadership Team
Alexander Taylor
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Patrick O'Boyle
Senior Vice President of Corporate Development
Recent News
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