Corporate Director-Inventory Control

Who we are:

Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together - a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.

With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.

Who we are looking for:

We are currently looking for a Corporate Director-Inventory Control that will manage our North American Atkore Inventory Control Processes for both Manufacturing and Distribution Operations. This position will create a robust and sustainable inventory control program to include a comprehensive operational audit program that will be adopted by all Atkore facilities.

What you'll do:

• Leveraging our Oracle/JDE ERP system, report, manage and control our Atkore Cycle Count Program for all inventory.
• Implement a Cycle Count Program for Raw, WIP and Finished Goods.
• Oversee the execution of Annual Physical Inventory Events coordinated by the operations in Atkore North American facilities.
• Working with Atkore internal and external audit teams, perform Inventory Control process and accuracy audits at all locations on a scheduled basis.
• Working with the Financial Shared Services Group, make recommendations as to Physical Inventory exemptions to the Atkore Chief Financial Officer.
• Develop and conduct Inventory Control Training for North American team members
• Serve as our SME for Inventory Control JDE modules and processes

What you'll bring:

• 10 Years of Advanced Inventory Control Management Experience covering both Distribution as well as Manufacturing discplines.
• 5 years of experience managing Inventory Control activities covering multiple sites
• Experience coordinating, managing and reporting on Full Physical Inventory Events
• Extensive experience interfacing with independent financial audit teams
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Strong PC skills, including MS Office. Comfortable working with very large files
• Experience with mulitple ERP systems with an preferred emphasis with JDE
• Bachelors degree preferred

Within 3 months, you'll:

• Have met with all five RDC Managers, toured their sites and have a working knowledge of their business needs
• Toured manufacturing facilities in order to understand their current inventory practices
• Have gained experience with current Cycle Count program structure, execution and reporting
• Complete your Atkore immersion program

Within 6 months, you'll:

• Performed Inventory Control Process and Accuracy audits at multiple sites
• Have interfaced with the JDE Milestone team to bring up Manufacturing sites on the cycle count program
• Evaluated and made recommendations to CFO for FY23 Full Physical Inventory events at NA facilities
• Partnered with manufacturing and distribution facilities on the execution of Full Physical Inventories at select Atkore Facilities
• Provide Inventory Control training to Atkore NA operations team members
• Develop and propose enhancements to current Cycle Count program, including reporting

Within 12 months, you'll:

• Developed and implemented a feedback loop on the adaptation of facilities adherence to Atkore's Cycle Count program to all JDE sites.
• Implemented enhancements to current Atkore Cycle Count program in order to drive improved Cycle Count count results, reduce unplanned out of stocks in fulfillment processes and inventory integrity
• Lean productivity improvement and quality initiatives in all aspect of the Inventory Control Program
• Deploy an enhanced set of Inventory Control metrics which improve the utility and transparency of the Inventory Control Program

Atkore is a recipient of a Great Place to Work certification and a Top Workplaces USA award! We're committed to creating an engaged and aligned workforce that drives collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results, stays focused on being standout leaders, and fully supports decisions of the Company. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors, all in a way that's consistent with our core values. Together, we build strong leaders that continually endeavor to move us forward.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

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