Inventory Manager – Michigan City, IN

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Develop, implement, and maintain inventory management strategies to ensure optimal stock levels and operational efficiency
Conduct regular inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies to maintain accurate records
Analyze inventory data and prepare month end reports to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
Coordinate closely with the purchasing team to ensure timely and accurate delivery of inventory
Collaborate with inventory leads across multiple sites to maintain consistent and efficient inventory practices
Communicate inventory status and insights to cross-functional teams, providing actionable recommendations
Maintain accurate inventory records and update inventory management systems and databases as required
Partner with other departments to improve inventory-related processes and implement best practices
Lead, train, and develop inventory staff, fostering accountability and continuous improvement
Identify obsolete, excess, or slow-moving inventory and implement strategies to minimize losses
Conduct routine audits to ensure compliance with inventory policies and procedures
Ensure inventory storage areas are clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards
Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BRING TO THE TABLE

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
Minimum of five (5) years of inventory management experience
Lean Six Sigma certification
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and inventory management software
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop a team
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends as business needs require
Willingness to travel occasionally

Steel Mill Application (SMA) Front-End Loaders have the base of a tried and tested design with a reinforced frame, cab, and components in order to operate and handle molten steel and blast furnace slag. Designed to protect the operator and reduce the risks when handling molten slag, the front-end loader cab is fitted with impact- and heat-resistant glass. There is also a closed HVAC system to prevent the introduction of gases created when handling the molten slag.

The Straddle Carrier increases productivity for the customer by eliminating the use of flatcars to transport slabs throughout the mill. This asset decreases the number of times the slabs are handled by providing the ability to drive directly over top of the slabs, picking them up, and transporting them directly to the location of the customer’s needs. These machines can also pick and sort through slab piles, selecting specific slabs for their orders, and achieving just in time delivery.

The Pot Carrier is constructed to lift and carry a slag pot designed to the specific capacity of the steel maker’s furnace. It also provides the operator with additional safety features in an effort to further reduce the hazards and to allow for ease of handling and transporting the slag pot to an engineered dumping station.

The prime mover, or tractor, utilizes a scraper design and then updates the operator’s cab with the ability to face in the direction of operation. This improves visibility and increases productivity.

With a modified or purpose-built spreader replacing the container spreader, we hang magnets for slab handling and C-hooks or coil tongs for coil movements. When handling hot slabs, purpose-built slab tongs can withstand temperatures up to 1,100 degrees F are attached. Typical lifting capacity under the lifting device can range from 35 to 50 tons depending on attachment weight and configuration. However, there are manufacturers that are now building Reach Stackers with significantly more lifting capacity. As capacity goes up, maneuverability due to increased wheelbase goes down.

The first Continuous Transport System Bulk supplied to a customer was in 1999. This replaced multiple heavy-duty tractors and trailers along with the labor support required to operate the trucks. Not only were we able to save our customer significant expense by moving from multiple trucks, trailers and drivers to one single machine with one operator, but we were also able to decrease the carbon footprint by burning significantly less fuel while accomplishing the same or more productivity.