OUTFORM · 3 hours ago
Senior Manager, Inventory & Logistics
Union City, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expOutform Group specializes in creating tangible consumer engagements that elevate brand experiences. The Senior Manager, Inventory & Logistics, leads inventory strategy, warehousing, and logistics execution, ensuring material availability and accuracy across a project-driven manufacturing environment.
Information TechnologyManufacturingRetail Technology
Responsibilities
Own the UNC inventory strategy across raw materials, WIP, finished goods, project-specific inventory, and spare parts
Define and govern inventory policies including safety stock, min/max levels, lead-time assumptions, and service-level targets aligned to business planning requirements
Drive inventory accuracy through disciplined cycle counting, physical inventories, and systemic root-cause analysis
Actively manage excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory exposure, including mitigation plans, recovery actions, and executive reporting
Ensure appropriate controls for customer-owned, program-specific, and temporary display inventory
Lead all inbound and outbound logistics operations, including domestic and international freight (ocean, air, LTL, FTL, parcel) for UNC. Partner with Global Logistics for the seamless coordination of inbound freight
Own carrier strategy, freight procurement, rate negotiation, and performance management
Ensure on-time, in-full delivery to manufacturing facilities, client distribution centers, installers, and retail locations nationwide
Oversee customs, trade compliance, and documentation for international shipments where applicable, partnering with global vendors, Strategic Sourcing & Global Logistics for execution
Lead logistics execution for time-critical retail launches, remodels, and multi-site rollouts
Provide senior leadership over warehouse operations including receiving, put-away, picking, kitting, staging, and shipping
Optimize warehouse layout, slotting, and material flows to support both manufacturing throughput and project staging
Establish and enforce SOPs for material handling, storage, safety, and quality
Ensure uninterrupted material flow to production lines and assembly operations
Serve as a functional owner for inventory and logistics processes within ERP and WMS platforms (e.g., D365 or equivalent)
Develop and maintain KPI dashboards covering inventory turns, accuracy, OTIF delivery, freight cost, and service levels
Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on lead-time reduction, cost optimization, inventory turns and working capital improvement
Partner with IT and Operations on ERP enhancements, automation, and data governance initiatives
Partner with Planning to align inventory and logistics execution to demand forecasts, capacity plans, and customer launch schedules
Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing to improve supplier delivery performance and inbound logistics efficiency, via ASN’s etc
Support Project Management and Manufacturing with precise staging, sequencing, and delivery of displays and digital hardware
Act as the senior escalation point for inventory or logistics risks impacting customer commitments
Present performance, risks, and improvement plans to senior leadership
Lead, develop, and scale inventory, warehouse, and logistics teams across all UNC facilities
Set performance expectations, coach managers and supervisors, and build a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Ensure compliance with safety, labor, and regulatory requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Logistics, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
10+ years of progressive experience in inventory management and logistics within a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated success leading inventory and logistics functions in a project-based or configure-to-order business
Strong working knowledge of domestic and international logistics, freight management, and warehouse operations
Proven experience using ERP systems to drive inventory accuracy and operational control
Strong people leadership and cross-functional influence skills
Preferred
Experience in retail POP displays, consumer electronics, or digital/networked hardware environments
Familiarity with D365 Supply Chain Management
Experience supporting large-scale retail launches, rollouts, or installations
APICS CSCP, CPIM, or equivalent certification
Prior experience leading teams in a unionized environment
Company
OUTFORM
Outfom is a retail agency and manufacturer that specializes in combining strategic thinking.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-04-22Acquired
Leadership Team
Ariel Haroush
Founder & CEO
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