Inventory Manager

About the Voith Group

The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 22,000 employees, sales of 5,5 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

Voith Paper is hiring for:

Inventory Manager

Appleton, WI

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Reasons you'll love working here:

• Flexibility with Work/Life Balance
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package
• 401K with generous company match
• Climate-Neutral Footprint Worldwide
• Tuition reimbursement

Summary:

This role is responsible for managing and optimizing inventory processes, reporting key metrics, and leading system implementations to improve operational efficiency within the supply chain. This role ensures operational efficiency by optimizing inventory management, reducing waste, and driving strategic initiatives. By aligning supply chain functions with business goals, it supports production, repair, and sales efforts, ultimately improving customer satisfaction and profitability.

Responsibilities:

• Inventory & WIP Management - Develop and maintain inventory and WIP dashboards for real-time tracking.
• Reporting & Analysis - Generate reports on inventory levels, WIP, and past-due items to support decision-making.
• Cross-Department Collaboration - Work closely with Operations, Finance, Purchasing, and Sales to optimize inventory strategies.
• Customer-Focused Inventory Support - Ensure inventory availability for spares and wears based on customer needs.
• System Implementation Leadership - Lead the implementation of the MES Cronetwork scheduling system.
• Process Improvement - Conduct monthly reviews and analysis to reduce unused inventory and enhance efficiency.
• Stock Optimization - Adjust safety stock and minimum buy levels based on historical usage data.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Analytical Thinking - Strong ability to interpret data and generate meaningful insights.
• Supply Chain Expertise - Deep understanding of inventory management and supply chain operations.
• Technical Proficiency - Experience working with MES and scheduling systems.
• Communication & Collaboration - Ability to effectively interact across multiple departments.
• Problem-Solving Mindset - Proactively identify challenges and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

* This job description is not all encompassing; however, it is intended to be a general description of the responsibilities of this position.

Voith US Inc. is an EEO/AA/VEVRAA compliant Federal Contractor and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry including people of color, LGBTQI+ community, women, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), Veterans, people of any age or family status. We embrace the competitive advantage that diversity brings and we strive to create a working environment that is inclusive of thought and talent.