INVENTORY LEAD

SHIFT: Full Time 7:00AM - 5:30PM Mon - Thur
TRAVEL REQUIRED: Minimal Travel (less than 10%)
RELOCATION COST: Not Paid
COMPENSATION: $68,000 - 80,000 DOE
LOCATION: On-site - Riverside, CA (not remote work)
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
BENEFITS: Paid time off, 4% matching 401K, profit sharing, AFLAC, paid development time, medical, dental and group life insurance benefits, EAP, and most importantly an amazing culture.

Phenix Technology, Inc. of Riverside is looking for leaders that want to join our family. We need passionate people to join our team who believe in continuous improvement and who want to be true contributors to success. If you are just looking for a “job,” then we aren’t the place. We need change engineers and leaders who want to be part of our family. Everyone at Phenix is considered a leader, and we only want those willing to lead to apply.

We are a leading manufacturer of fire helmets dedicated to ensuring the safety and protection of firefighters worldwide. Our commitment to quality, innovation, and excellence drives everything we do as we strive to provide the highest standard of protective gear for those who serve on the front lines.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Inventory Lead to oversee our purchasing and inventory operations. The Inventory Lead will be responsible for the purchasing, receiving and accuracy of inventory to ensure efficient and effective operations that meet our quality standards and production goals.

The timing is impeccable to join us as we’re poised for big growth and are seeking impact players who can thrive in our culture of continuous improvement and grow with us.

Our Core Focus:
Better People – Better Products – Better World

Our Core Values:
Make Excellence our Habit
Leave the World a Better Place
Create an Environment of Joy
Focus on Continuous Improvement
Be Humble, Be Curious, Be Courageous

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Fully embrace our Lean culture and help us develop a truly joyful work environment.
  
• Leader of change in our organization
  
• Utilize strong servant leadership skills to support an independent, continuously improving, and collaborative team.
  
• Ensure team understands roles and responsibilities as it relates to the team and core Phenix principles. Encourages joint problem solving, personal safety, and individual development.
  
• Supports Phenix mission, follows values and works to help the organization achieve excellence.
  
• Supervise and evaluate performance of inventory personnel. Coach, counsel, train and develop employee skills while enhancing your own.
  
• Manage and maintain employee adherence to all safety practices/processes.
  
• Manage all aspects of the inventory cycle and personnel (Purchasing, Receiving, Scheduling, Picking, Cycle Counting, Monthly Physical Inventory)
  
• Ensure accuracy of BOM in inventory system and make changes as necessary.
  
• Perform all the purchasing functions for the facility.
  
• Develop work schedules, prioritize and manage work assignments to ensure company, customer, and department goals are achieved.
  
• Work with existing and explore new suppliers, negotiate pricing and terms, and make agreements or contracts for purchasing.
  
• Ensure receipt of products is accurate and that the material meets the quality standards and parameters of the organization.
  
• Analyze reports in our inventory system to assess and forecast material requirements for future production needs.
  
• Utilize, participate, and improve the organizations Kanban process
  
• Monitor accuracy of monthly inventory and put in place corrective actions for large discrepancies and deviations.
  
• Provide input in development of strategic manufacturing plans to achieve company objectives.
  
• Participate in special project work, such as (but not limited to) sales trend analysis, product testing, quality assurance, lean and continuous improvements.
  
• Develop KPI’s for departmental goals and measurements for departmental output
  
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive financial experience, preferably in the manufacturing industry.
• Willing to embrace our Lean culture
• Willing to make suggestions and drive improvements daily
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and the ability to provide updates to upper management
• Engaged in your own personal and professional development
• Accurate and attentive to detail with excellent documentation skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Proven experience as an inventory management leader
• Deep knowledge of inventory and purchasing processes and standards
• Understanding of quality standards and health and safety regulations
• Knowledge of performance evaluation and budgeting concepts
• Experience in reporting on key production metrics
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and inventory management systems
• Outstanding communication ability
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions and a results-driven approach.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management system standard
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Have a positive and supportive attitude.
• Well-developed time management and multitasking skills.
• English Language -- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Active Listening -- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Basic knowledge of mathematics.
• Time management, service orientation, social perceptiveness, and reading comprehension.

IDEAL CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive financial experience, preferably in the manufacturing industry.
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Bachelor’s degree in an area related to management or extensive (10+ years) experience in inventory management and supervision
• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience leading a team
• Solid understanding of Lean manufacturing principals/5S/8 deadly wastes, six sigma, EOS
• The ability to work independently and meet goals autonomously
• Proficiency with Therefore, Monday, and Fishbowl Inventory Software.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, or Vietnamese.

Why Join Us?
• Four day work week time schedule to suit your lifestyle.
• Opportunity to contribute to a growing manufacturing business with a strong community impact.
• Work in a collaborative and supportive team environment.

READY TO APPLY? 

Phenix Technology, Inc. is an essential service provider who demonstrates strict safety practices under the guidelines of the CDC and OSHA.

To apply, submit a 1-2 minute video resume to apply@phenixfirehelmets.com. Tell us about yourself in a simple video and upload it to YouTube. Once you have uploaded your video, email a link to your video resume and your paper resume to apply@phenixfirehelmets.com. 

Not sure where to start with a video resume? Check out this video!