Inventory Manager at McKinstry in Seattle, WA

Description

Position at McKinstry Thermal Systems, LLC

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We’re making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we’re going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

We are currently seeking an Inventory Manager to join our growing Offsite Manufacturing team in Seattle, WA. The Inventory Manager – Modular Products is responsible for leading all activities related to inventory control and material movement at manufacturing facilities, including:

• Oversees daily inventory operations, including receiving, storing, tracking, and distributing materials.
• Supports inventory operations across multiple production lines and manufacturing sites including Seattle, Spokane and additional locations as required.
• Develops and maintains inventory control procedures.
• Operates within an ISO-regulated manufacturing environment, introducing additional compliance and process complexity relative to traditional inventory manager roles
• Collaborates with manufacturing, procurement, logistics, and value stream management teams.
• Monitors and optimizes inventory levels.
• Implements inventory control systems.
• Leads root-cause analysis for variances.
• Ensures compliance with safety and quality.
• Manage end-to-end inventory operations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for inventory and stock control design, configuration, and implementation as part of the forthcoming OSM ERP deployment
• Develop, improve, and maintain inventory control and management processes, and ensure optimal utilization of available technology tools.
• Monitor and report on key inventory management KPIs.
• Manage Inventory Specialists in their task and assignment completion, provide coaching and feedback for skill development and improvement.
• Coordinate with value stream and operations teams.

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry

Knowledge:

• Inventory management principles and best practices.
• End-to-end inventory workflows and control processes.
• Related systems and tools.
• Cross-functional operational knowledge in a manufacturing context.
• Working knowledge of ISO-regulated environments and the ability to operate inventory control processes in compliance with applicable ISO standards.

Abilities:

• Maintain accurate inventory records and resolve variances.
• Analyze inventory data and lead root‑cause problem solving.
• Monitor and report inventory KPIs.
• Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Lead and develop inventory staff (where applicable).

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in supply chain, operations, engineering or similar and two years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment; or
• 6 or more years of inventory management experience in a manufacturing environment.

PeopleFirst Benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• “Building Good” paid community service time
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you’re driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is $84,240 - $145,200 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.

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