Job Summary:

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for the management of parts inventory across a region. This position will control inventory for multiple shop locations within a specified religion. Duties include training shop staff, approving supply requests, monitoring inventory levels, and ordering supplies as needed, etc. This position has the possibility to work outdoors, in the elements, or across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends in addition to overtime; it requires full-time attendance

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Support parts personnel across designated region with parts inventory levels, ordering, adjustments, etc. and ensure staff is properly trained on daily and specialized tasks
• Other duties as assigned
• Maintain the company's safety culture by promoting a safe work environment in compliance with federal and state regulations
• Evaluate and process shop requests for order adjustments
• Regularly review parts procedures and processes to ensure optimal workflow for parts personnel
• Review partial receipts and backorders across locations and follow up with supply vendors as needed
• Monitor down units and local part purchases to ensure problems are escalated to the appropriate parties when necessary
• Manage regular stock orders for supported locations and adjust inventory stock levels as needed; ensure locations are properly stocked in order to fulfill campaigns

Qualifications:

• Must be able to travel extensively within the North Region
• Hours: 8:00am-4:00pm, but must be able to be flexible to non-traditional hours and days when needed by the business.

Minimum Qualification:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent with up to 5 years of related inventory experience; ability to pass a background check and possession of a forklift certification required; clean MVR per JBH standards and valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualification:

• Ability to fulfill physical requirements (lift/move appliance up to 50 pounds)
• Ability to wear appropriate work attire (protective gear/PPE)
• Advanced analytical skills
• Advanced deductive reasoning skills
• Advanced math skills
• Advanced organizational skills
• Advanced problem solving skills
• Experience in conducting research
• Experience in influencing and collaborating across groups
• Experience in inventory management
• Experience in the transportation industry
• Experience with statistics
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Interest in learning new technologies/software applications
• Self-motivated
• Travel up to 60% or more based on business needs

Education:

• GED (Required), High School (Required)

Work Experience:

• Facilities Management, Maintenance, Project Management, Transportation/Logistics

Certifications:

• Non Commercial Driver's License - Department of Transportation

Job Opening ID:

• 00515586 Manager I - Regional Inventory Manager (Open)

“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements 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.”

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.

At J.B. Hunt, we continuously look for new ways that our people, processes and technology can be used to move freight transportation forward. We hire for entry-level, professional and management roles across several areas, including corporate services, customer service, engineering and technology, operations, sales and more!