Inventory and Material Manager

Company Profile

80 years and countless innovations later, JCB is the world’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. At 23 plants spanning four continents—and countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, India and Brazil—JCB manufactures a range of more than 300 products including telescopic handlers, backhoeloaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, Accessaerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and tractors.

JCB people are at the heart of our business and as a family-owned business we answer to our customers, not a group of shareholders. That freedom allows us to concentrate on developing the latest technologies and incorporating them into our equipment. We focus on what our customer needs on the jobsite – a machine that holds up in the toughest environment and increases their productivity.

At JCB, we stand behind our products – and our name.

Position Purpose

The Supply/OF Inventory & Material Manager is responsible for end‑to‑end ownership of inventory, materials planning, and operational execution for attachments, kits, tires, decals, trailers, and related programs. This role ensures accurate inventory control, SAP transactional integrity, financial accuracy, and on‑time availability of materials to support work orders, key accounts, and customer‑specific programs. The position partners cross‑functionally with Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations to resolve issues, drive process improvements, and provide actionable reporting.

Position Type

Full Time, Non-Exempt

Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities

Inventory & Materials Management

• Manage ordering, receiving, storage, transfers, and control of approximately 3,500 attachment and component SKUs
• Maintain inventory for attachments, kits (camera, road light, artic, immobilizer, RPM), tires, generators, and trailers
• Oversee perpetual inventory counts, reconciliation, and corrective actions to ensure accuracy
• Perform inventory adjustments and maintenance in SAP
• Manage OS&D (Overages, Shortages, and Damages) items through resolution

SAP & Work Order Controls

• Maintain SAP transactional accuracy, including:
• COGI error monitoring, review, and resolution
• Work order accrual review and correction of incorrect TECOs
• Validation of part usage and resolution of incorrect or unclear work order requirements
• Coordinate with Sales and Supply Chain to correct out‑of‑stock issues and usage discrepancies

Planning, Forecasting & Reporting

• Support forecast planning in collaboration with Key Accounts
• Prepare and maintain:
• Weekly and Monthly Shortage Reports
• Attachment Schedule Reports
• Perpetual Inventory (PI) Dashboards and KPI reporting
• Analyze inventory trends and risks; recommend corrective or preventive actions

Logistics, Vendors & Programs

• Manage drop shipments, including returns processing and documentation
• Oversee decals for multiple customer accounts (ordering, storage, shipping)
• Maintain live links, manuals, and documentation for customer programs (e.g., Aertssen)
• Manage trailer and generator inventory, including ordering, receiving, and ongoing maintenance
• Maintain tire master data, work order accruals, descriptions, and storage controls

Financial & Administrative Controls

• Review and approve freight and invoice charges related to inventory and logistics
• Ensure financial accuracy related to inventory valuation, accruals, and work order impacts
• Support audits through accurate documentation and system alignment

Continuous Improvement & Collaboration

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance inventory accuracy, service level, and efficiency
• Serve as a key liaison between Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Finance
• Support dashboard development and data accuracy for leadership visibility

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in inventory management, materials management, or supply chain operations
• Strong working knowledge of SAP (inventory, work orders, COGI, accruals)
• Proven experience managing complex inventories and multiple product categories
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, heavy equipment, or attachment‑based operations
• Advanced Excel or BI/dashboard reporting experience
• Experience supporting key customer accounts or custom programs

•    Inventory & materials planning expertise

•    Financial and operational accuracy

•    Cross functional communication and influence

•    Data driven decision making

•    Process improvement mindset

•    Attention to detail with big picture awareness

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies

• Proficient in Microsoft Office software
• Comfortable in an in-person office environment
• Technical competence is a plus
• Must be customer service oriented, flexible, and have a high energy level
• Must have excellent follow-through skills
• Must have a professional, polished, and sophisticated demeanor and be comfortable in most social settings
• Must be open to domestic and international travel
• Desire and proven ability to learn and grow

Job Conditions

• Both office environment and occasionally manufacturing/factory environment
• Subject to noise and temperature changes

Physical Requirements

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

JCB is an equal employment opportunities (EEO) employer in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. JCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. EEO EMPLOYER/VET/DISABLED.

JCB Inc. is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, JCB offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our website at https://www.jcb.com/en-gb/about/careers.

Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.