Inventory Manager

Summary/Objective

The Inventory Manager coordinates all complete goods ordering activities including placing orders, communicating equipment availability, and assisting with inventory management duties.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work with sales management to accurately place retail and stock orders with vendors in a timely manner
• Review order terms and conditions with direction from sales management
• Generates various sales activity and inventory reports for sales management as needed
• Ensures equipment information in the dealer business system
• Prepares stock number tags and provides to appropriate store contact
• Coordinates internal transfers of new equipment between dealership locations
• Locates and transfers equipment to and from other dealerships to satisfy customer needs
• Coordinates the set-up process for stock equipment with the Service Department
• Participates in internal and external inventory audits to verify inventory records are accurate
• Communicates with sales management and sales staff on factory availability and order status
• Communicates regularly with other departments on sales deals, attachments, and inventory activities
• Ensures John Deere Envirocrates are returned and reconciles monthly outstanding list
• Routes invoices to Accounting for prompt payment
• Maintains rental and demonstration equipment records
• Assist sales staff on follow-up after the sale activities
• Assist with the preparation and execution of customer events
• Maintain positive and professional working relationships with coworkers, management, and vendors with a constant commitment to teamwork and exemplary customer service
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management in a professional and efficient manner
• Follow all safety rules and regulations and adhere to all policies and procedures as specified in company manuals and the employee handbook
• Participate in all company driven communication efforts including department meetings, electronic communications (email and text) and other related efforts
• Proactively seek and participate in available company sponsored training to develop skills and knowledge
• Maintain prompt and regular attendance according to department and company policies
  
  
  

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting in or around service/parts departments and will be exposed to outside weather conditions, noise, vibration, fumes, odors, dust, electrical shock, toxic or caustic chemicals, heights and close proximity to moving mechanical parts.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to stand, bend and stoop. The employee is frequently required to lift or carry up to 20 lbs., walk, reach above, push and pull and use hands and fingers for fine manipulation. The employee is occasionally required to sit, lift and carry up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and color vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear at moderate noise levels.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Travel

Up to 20%

Job Requirements

• 3+ years’ experience in inventory controls
• Proficiency in using standard computer applications such as Microsoft Office, internet functions, Deere systems and dealer business systems
• Knowledge of parts inventory management principles
• Understanding of financial management as it relates to parts
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to communicate effectively one-on-one, within a group, and across the organization
• Experienced with John Deere and competitive products
• High School Diploma or equivalent
  
  
  

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.