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Job Description
Overview: As the Senior Manager of Inventory Optimization, you will play a pivotal role in driving efficient inventory management strategies while overseeing a team of Inventory Control Analysts. This player/coach role is ideal for a hands-on leader with advanced PowerBI skills, essential for data-driven decision-making and reporting to executive leadership. You will manage the impact of customer engineering change orders (ECOs), oversee claims for cancelled or stranded materials, and develop strategies for managing excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory. Your insights and analysis will be presented regularly to the executive team, ensuring that inventory management aligns with business objectives, minimizes financial risks, and maximizes customer satisfaction.
This role will be based in either Austin, TX, or Portland, OR, and requires onsite presence with some hybrid flexibility.
Key Responsibilities – other duties may be assigned:
Inventory Optimization Leadership
- Lead and mentor a team of Inventory Control Analysts.
- Ensure accurate forecasting and proactive management of ECO effectivity dates.
- Drive inventory adjustments to support ECOs and minimize supply chain disruptions.
Claims and Recovery Management
- Oversee claims processes for cancelled or stranded materials.
- Partner with supply chain teams to evaluate claims situations.
- Engage with customers to file claims and negotiate adjustments per company policy and customer agreements.
Excess and Obsolete (E&O) Inventory Strategy
- Develop and implement strategies to manage E&O inventory.
- Identify cost-effective solutions to minimize waste and recover value from non-moving stock.
- Coordinate disposal or repurposing of obsolete materials.
Executive Reporting and Presentation
- Regularly present on inventory performance, trends, and risks to executive leadership.
- Use PowerBI to provide data-driven insights and ensure alignment between inventory practices and business objectives.
Process Improvement and Innovation
- Assess and enhance inventory management and claims handling processes.
- Implement best practices to increase accuracy, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with sales, customer service, and production teams to align inventory control with business goals.
- Ensure clear communication to meet customer demands and optimize company operations.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in inventory management or supply chain roles, with 3+ years in a managerial role, preferably in the semiconductor industry.
Technical Skills
- Proficient in ERP systems and inventory management software (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
- Advanced PowerBI skills for reporting and data analysis (essential).
Analytical and Communication Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with experience interpreting data and making recommendations.
- Proven experience presenting to executive leadership; clear verbal and written communication skills suited to a senior audience.
Leadership and Hands-On Approach
- Demonstrated leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with experience mentoring a high-performing team.
- Willingness to take a hands-on approach as a player/coach, diving into details while driving strategic goals.
Other duties may be assigned as needed to meet business objectives.
Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure, and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your recruiter can share more about the specific range for your location during the hiring process.
Ichor is committed to supporting your personal well-being and professional development. Our benefits are designed to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, provide peace of mind, and prepare for your future. We offer medical, dental, and vision plans across all locations, allowing team members to select the coverage that best meets their healthcare needs and budget. Our benefits also include a paid time-off program and paid holidays to support your time away from work. A summary of our Benefits will be provided during the interview process.
Ichor Systems Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
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About Us
Ichor is an experienced leader in the critical subsystems and turnkey process equipment marketplace. Our capabilities enable the design and creation of a complete outsourced solution ranging from product concept to turnkey manufacturing to legacy service.
Ichor offers world-class process engineering, value added manufacturing, materials management and testing capabilities. Our 1500+ employees are strategically located to provide our customers with the highest level of customer service and support from our program management, sales, engineering, and executive management teams.
Our continued expansion of capabilities in South East Asia better aligns our production facilities with our customers' supply chain strategies. This further enables our expansion into new products and markets.
Ichor is headquartered in Fremont, California with manufacturing locations in Oregon, Texas, Singapore, Malaysia and the UK. Our sales and engineering office is strategically located in Silicon Valley, California.
Ichor is the experienced leader in the critical subsystems and turnkey process equipment marketplace. Our capabilities enable the design and creation of a complete outsourced solution ranging from product concept to manufacturing to legacy service. Ichor offers world-class process engineering, manufacturing, materials management, and testing capabilities. Our 1,400+ employees worldwide are strategically located to provide our customers with the highest level of customer service and support from our program management, sales, engineering, and executive management teams. We have a friendly, business-oriented environment and offer a comprehensive benefits plan that includes, medical, dental, vision, health savings account, paid time off, life insurance, short term disability and 401K with generous employer match.
Ichor Systems provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Ichor Systems will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
