Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Kannapolis, NC 28083Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeJob Shift: 1st shift (days)Why you would want to work on our team…
OUR MISSION:
To be the #1 service organization in the athletic industry.
OUR PURPOSE:
We exist to energize and galvanize teams and communities.
OUR VISION:
To be our customers most trusted partner for fast, high quality, thoughtful solutions.
OUR VALUES:
Humility, Team, Hunger, Ownership & Agility.
Our benefits package includes:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance
FSA
Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Floating Holiday, and Paid Sick Time
401(k) Plan, with annual Company Contribution
Discounts on Momentec Brands products (formerly ASB and FSG brands)
Clean work environment with a casual dress code…no uniforms!
JOB SUMMARY:
The Inventory Manager is responsible for overseeing finished goods and raw material inventory across Momentec Brands’ manufacturing and distribution network.  This role ensures optimal inventory levels to support service objectives while minimizing excess, obsolescence, and working capital exposure.  This position plays a critical leadership role in managing inventory health, driving Excess & Obsolescence (E&O) mitigation strategies, supporting SIOP, and providing executive-level visibility through analytics, reporting, and KPI management. The Inventory Manager partners closely with Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Finance, Marketing, Distribution, and Commercial teams to proactively manage inventory risk and enable data-driven decision-making.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (includes other duties as required):
Excess & Obsolescence Management
Lead the Excess & Obsolescence (E&O) Task Force, including preparation, facilitation, and follow-up on action items.
Monitor and manage excess and obsolete inventory levels, driving mitigation plans and ensuring progress against reduction targets.
Partner with Commercial and Marketing teams to identify and execute sell-through initiatives, including promotions, closeouts, and liquidation programs.
Work with Finance to quantify financial exposure, reserve requirements, and recovery projections tied to inventory disposition.
Track and report progress against inventory reduction goals and initiatives.
Inventory Strategy & Optimization
Develop and maintain inventory segmentation and classification strategies, including regular updates utilizing the ONS methodology.
Establish and manage safety stock policies for finished goods and raw materials aligned with service level and working capital objectives.
Identify slow-moving inventory risks and implement corrective actions.
Manage inventory levels for strategic stocking programs, including league and contract business.
SIOP & Planning Support
Prepare and present inventory health, risk, and mitigation plans during monthly SIOP meetings.
Provide visibility into inventory projections, excess exposure, and recovery timelines.
Partner with Demand and Supply Planning teams to align inventory strategy with forecast and production plans.
Reporting, Analytics & KPI Management
Develop, maintain, and enhance inventory dashboards and reporting, including:
Inventory turns
Months of supply
Excess and obsolete exposure
Inventory accuracy
Working capital performance
Monitor and report progress against SKU Harmonization and inventory reduction initiatives.
Identify trends, risks, and opportunities and provide recommendations to leadership.
Inventory Execution & Operational Management
Manage inventory transfers across facilities to optimize service and reduce risk.
Establish warehouse prioritization for receipts, put-away, and allocation based on demand requirements.
Support warehouse consolidation initiatives and network optimization efforts.
Ensure accurate inventory records and partner with Distribution to maintain data integrity.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Finance, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Marketing, Distribution, and Commercial teams to support inventory objectives.
Provide analytical support for new product introductions, SKU rationalization, and product lifecycle management.
Act as the primary point of contact for inventory-related analysis and strategic initiatives.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field
5+ years of experience in inventory management, supply chain planning, or supply chain analytics
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Advanced Excel skills
Experience managing inventory in a high-SKU environment
Preferred
Apparel, footwear, or consumer goods industry experience
Experience with ERP and planning systems (M3 Cloud and Logility preferred)
Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting tools
APICS CPIM or CSCP certification
Key Competencies
Inventory strategy and optimization
Supply chain analytics
Working capital management
Cross-functional leadership
Data-driven decision making
Executive communication
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodation will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others, or which impose undue hardships on the organization.
Ability to sit for extended periods of time (up to 8 hours).
Ability to stand and walk regularly.
Occasionally, be able to lift/carry, push/pull up to 35 lbs.
Frequent head and neck rotation.
Frequent handling, grasping, and writing as needed for daily tasks at a standard computer workstation.
Ability to constantly use a computer keyboard/mouse/monitor to enter data (repetitively).
Ability to endure occasional movement bending, stooping, and reaching above shoulder level as needed for daily tasks.
Occasionally climb stairs to multi-level work site.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Hybrid, Office: This position will be hybrid/remote, based out of our Kannapolis location.  The typical schedule for a hybrid role is Mondays and Fridays work from home and Tuesdays through Thursdays on location/in office.
WORK HOURS:
Full-Time: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM
DRESS CODE:
Dress appropriate.
DISCLAIMER:
All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included.  Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded.  Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions.  In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
Momentec Brands provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Momentec Brands complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Momentec Brands requires all candidates to pass a pre-employment drug screen (necessity varies by location) and background check.
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