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Surf Internet · 1 day ago

OSP Inventory and Materials Manager

Elkhart, IN

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Surf Internet is seeking an OSP Inventory & Materials Manager to oversee the planning and governance of Outside Plant materials. The role involves material forecasting, inventory strategy, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure material availability while minimizing excess inventory.

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Responsibilities

Own forecasting for all OSP materials, including fiber, cabinets, handholes, conduit, terminals, and associated hardware

Align material forecasts with engineering designs, construction schedules, and passing targets

Establish and maintain OSP safety stock levels based on build velocity and risk

Serve as the primary owner of OSP inventory planning and allocation across warehouses, project yards, and contractors

Define inventory targets by project, market, and phase

Maintain system accuracy and alignment between ERP data (NetSuite / MBS) and physical inventory reporting

Control OSP material releases by project to prevent over-ordering and misallocation

Partner with the Inventory Manager to execute shipments based on approved forecasts and allocations

Identify inventory constraints or risks early and escalate as needed

Own the process and metrics for reclaiming unused or excess OSP materials from completed or paused projects

Identify redeployment opportunities to active builds

Track reclaimed material value and report savings and recovery performance

Develop and maintain SOPs for OSP forecasting, inventory allocation, yard material control, and project close-out

Establish KPIs related to inventory accuracy, excess material, and working capital

Provide executive-level reporting on OSP inventory health, risks, and cost-per-passing impact

Act as the primary Supply Chain partner for OSP-related material planning with: Construction & Infrastructure, Engineering, Warehouse Operations, Finance

Support build kickoffs and project close-outs from a material planning and control perspective