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Operations Program Manager

Job Description

We seek an experienced Senior Inventory Control Configuration Manager to optimize inventory management, lead strategic initiatives, and partner across the organization to delight our customers. This role involves driving inventory optimization and accuracy, implementing effective cycle count programs, investigating inventory discrepancies, and fine-tuning inventory levels to meet customer demand.

Responsibilities

• Ensure inventory accuracy across product categories by implementing cycle count programs, investigating discrepancies, and optimizing inventory levels to meet customer demand.

• Manage relationships with 3PL providers, negotiate SLAs, and drive continuous operational performance improvements.

• Drive process improvements and system automation to eliminate manual inventory management tasks.

• Partner with engineering teams on configuration management, including maintaining accurate master data, creating and updating bills of materials (BOMs), and managing engineering change orders.

• Manage change orders and lead the change management process for manufacturing.

• Analyze inventory data, identify optimization opportunities, and implement solutions to improve turns, reduce waste, and enhance customer experience.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to align on inventory goals and execute plans to achieve them.

• Manage a team of inventory planners, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and empowering the team to identify and implement efficiency gains.

• Attract, hire, and retain top talent to build a high-performing inventory management organization.

• Ensure effective knowledge transfer and documentation to support scaling.

Essential Skills

• 6 years of experience in inventory management, manufacturing, or supply chain.

• 2 years of people management experience.

• Expertise in inventory planning, forecasting, replenishment, and optimization.

• Strong vendor management and 3PL coordination skills.

• Demonstrated experience leading complex cross-functional projects.

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and process improvement skills.

• Proficient in supply chain management tools and technologies.

• Proficient in SQL and data visualization tools like Tableau and Power BI.

• Knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma process improvement methodologies.

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations, or a related field.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 5 years of experience with ERP system implementations and supply chain planning tool transitions.

• Experience with SAP S4/HANA and Kinaxis.

• APICS Certification (CPIM or CSCP).

• Strong background in change management and driving system automation.

• Master's degree in supply chain management or business administration.

Work Environment

This is an in-office position with hours from 8:30am to 5:00pm EST. The role may require roughly 10 hours of overtime weekly.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $96.00 - $100.00

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in North Reading,MA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 27, 2024.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.