Tate · 9 hours ago
Inventory and Warehousing Manager- Tate Americas
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$140K/yr - $160K/yr
4+ years expTate is an independent brand recognized as an industry leader in data center infrastructure solutions and commercial office raised access floors. The Inventory and Warehousing Manager for Tate Americas is responsible for establishing inventory governance and warehousing standards across all locations, ensuring accurate inventory management, and optimizing warehouse operations.
IndustrialInformation TechnologyManufacturingReal Estate
Responsibilities
Develop and implement inventory control procedures to maintain accurate records of all stock levels, including raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods
Monitor inventory levels to avoid overstocking or stockouts, ensuring optimal stock levels for smooth production and order fulfillment
Collaborate with procurement and production teams to forecast demand and align inventory with production schedules
Working with financial controllers, own the warehouse quarterly inventory coordination plan for each Tate US site and driving improvements on accuracy %
Own enterprise inventory accuracy, valuation, and integrity across Tate Americas
Lead identification and disposition of excess and obsolete inventory
Own shrink, scrap, and inventory write-off governance in partnership with Finance
Establish and oversee cycle count strategy, physical inventory processes, and reconciliation standards
Ensure segregation of duties and inventory control requirements are in place at all sites
Serve as the primary operational partner to Finance for inventory-related balance sheet and audit matters
Lead root-cause analysis and corrective action for KPI gaps across sites
Establish and maintain standard enterprise processes for receiving, storage, picking, cycle counting, inventory adjustments, transfers, and reporting across all Tate Americas locations
Define and enforce warehouse and inventory control standards that all sites are required to follow
Monitor compliance to these standards and drive corrective action where gaps are identified
Partner with Plant Management to ensure site-level execution aligns to enterprise inventory and warehousing requirements
Identify areas for improvement in warehousing and inventory processes, including layout optimization, stock management techniques, and technology upgrades
Implement lean warehousing principles to minimize waste, reduce lead times, and improve operational efficiency
Leverage data and analytics to optimize inventory turnover, reduce carrying costs, and improve service levels
Work closely with the BI/IT team to implement or improve Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and other inventory tracking tools
Lead inventory and warehousing performance through influence, standards, and data
Partner with Plant Managers, Operations leaders, Finance, and Supply Chain to drive compliance with inventory and warehousing standards
Provide training, guidance, and tools to site teams to improve inventory discipline, accuracy, and control
Coordinate with the logistics and transportation teams to ensure timely and accurate shipment of goods to customers and between company locations
Ensure smooth and efficient inbound and outbound logistics processes, minimizing delays and shipping errors
Manage relationships with third-party logistics providers (3PLs) to ensure high levels of service and cost-effective warehousing solutions
Assist in setup and management of last mile warehousing near large project sites
Ensure that all warehousing operations comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including health and safety standards
Implement and monitor procedures for the handling of hazardous materials, if applicable
Maintain a clean, organized, and secure warehouse environment
Own enterprise inventory and warehousing KPIs, including inventory accuracy, inventory turns, days on hand, excess and obsolete, stockouts, audit results, and inventory-related expedite spend
Develop and maintain an enterprise inventory and warehousing dashboard reviewed monthly with Operations and Finance leadership
Lead root-cause analysis and corrective action for KPI gaps across sites
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Operations Management, Logistics, or a related field
Minimum 4-5 years of relevant experience in inventory management, warehousing, or supply chain operations, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Strong knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS) and inventory control software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics). Knowledge of Infor XA preferable
Demonstrated leadership and team management skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong analytical abilities with a data-driven approach to problem-solving
Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working with cross-functional teams
Knowledge of health and safety regulations in a warehousing environment
Preferred
Experience implementing lean warehousing or continuous improvement initiatives
Proficiency in using inventory management tools and systems to track and optimize stock levels
Experience managing relationships with third-party logistics providers (3PLs)
Experience in managing logistics for companies in the construction space
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
401k
Legal
Disability
Theft insurance
Company
Tate
Tate is a building materials company that manufactures raised access floors.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$10MKey Investors
Rural Development Partners
2025-02-06Grant· $10M
Leadership Team
Richard Walker
CFO
Samantha Dowell
Human Resources Business Partner
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