Job Description

Multi-Site Inventory Manager

Who We Are

Benton Triage is a trusted, reliable, and reputable leader in aerial and underground FTTH/FTTP construction. With over 20 years of experience building and maintaining fiber optic and legacy communication systems, our dedicated, expertly led teams deliver exceptional quality, safety, and customer service. We’ve partnered with many of the nation’s largest MSOs on projects spanning urban metros, rural communities, and diverse markets.Our employees are at the heart of our success. We offer a rewarding pay package, hands-on experience, and pathways for career progression in a supportive, team-oriented environment where every project matters.

As a member of our Team, you must be:

• Quality-driven – Trusted resources, providing quality services without question.
• Team-oriented – Collaborative and cohesive, demonstrating relationships matter.
• Innovative – Providing solutions and critical thinking, with an innovative approach.

The Inventory Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing inventory operations across multiple warehouse locations, ensuring all materials are accurately tracked, properly identified, and readily accessible in alignment with the organization’s inventory lifecycle and operational goals. This role leads the development and enforcement of standardized procedures, manage inventory systems, and drives consistency across sites while partnering closely with warehouse managers and leadership to maintain accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and improve overall efficiency. The Inventory Manager plays a key role in launching new warehouse locations, conducting audits, analyzing inventory data, and implementing process improvements to reduce costs and prevent shortages. Additionally, this position is responsible for managing and developing inventory personnel, supporting training initiatives, and ensuring compliance with company policies and budget expectations. Due to the multi-site structure of the organization, this role requires approximately 80% travel to warehouse locations to provide hands-on support, oversight, and continuous operational improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Hiretrains and oversees inventory and warehouse employees.
• Establish set guidelines/procedures for each location.
• Manage inventory tracking systems to record deliveries, shipments, and stock levels.
• Launch new warehouses.
• Collaborates with warehouse managers ensuring they follow proper procedures.
• Coordinate weekly audits w/ each site remotely.
• Coordinate and validate full audit on each warehouse quarterly. Execute inventory analysis; identifies and resolves discrepancies and problems.
• Communicate with warehouse managers to meet business goals and address personnel issues.

• Oversees stock item master, identifying incorrect descriptions and stock numbers.
• Locates items that may have incorrect locations or stock numbers to assist order processors.

• Evaluates deliveries, shipments, and product levels to improve inventory control procedures.
• Analyzes daily product and supply levels to anticipate inventory problems and shortages.

• Manages schedules of employees, deliveries, and shipments to optimize operations and covers vacations

• Develop business relationships with suppliers and clients.
• Propose strategies to reduce costs and improve procedures of supply chain logistics.
• Monitors demand and analyze data to anticipate future supply and logistical needs.
• Reports on inventory levels, supply chain progress, procedural efficiency, and personnel issues to upper management.
• Manages the recruitment and training of new inventory employees.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

• Ensures milestones and goals are met.
• Ensures adherence to approved budget.
• Performs and assists with general maintenance and cleanup of warehouse.
• Operates forklift as needed.
• Performs additional related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Degree in business, logistics, systems engineering, supply chain management or similar.
• Minimum of five years of experience in a related area required.
• Located in a major city on East coast or Central United States
• At least one year of supervisory experience is preferred
• Experience working with inventory management software and forecasting strategies.
• Experience conducting tracking and data analysis.
• Product and inventory management certification a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
• Thorough understanding of inventory policies and procedures.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Perks of Working at Benton Triage:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, and life
• 401K with Company Match
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid Sick Time
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Vacation Time
• Career advancement opportunities
• Continuous training and personal development opportunities
• A quality Employee Recognition Program

Employment with Benton Triage, LLC is contingent upon successful completion of our background check and drug screen process.