Regional Inventory ManagerJob Category: Maintenance/ReliabilityRequisition Number: REGIO001598Location: East Chicago, IN 46312, USADescriptionInventory Planning & ControlDevelop and maintain inventory strategies to support equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, and project demands.Determine proper min/max levels, safety stock, reorder points, lead times, and critical spares.Conduct ongoing ABC analysis, cycle counting, and root-cause analysis for inventory discrepancies.Identify obsolete, excess, and slow-moving inventory and execute rationalization plans.Maintenance SupportCoordinate closely with maintenance planners, reliability engineers, and operations to forecast demand for spare parts.Ensure critical spares lists are accurate and tied to assets.Support shutdown/turnaround planning with advanced materials kitting and readiness.Procurement & Vendor EngagementWork with purchasing to source cost-effective parts while maintaining quality and reliability.Establish vendor-managed inventory programs (VMI), consignment stock, or long-term supply agreements when beneficial.Warehouse & Materials ManagementEnsure the storeroom is organized, secure, and optimized for efficient picking, staging, and transactions.Oversee receiving, labeling, inspection, and proper storage of all materials.Implement and enforce standardized procedures for issuing parts, returns, and warranty tracking.Systems & Data IntegrityMaintain accurate data in the CMMS/ERP system, including part descriptions, BOMs, locations, and stock levels.Use KPIs to monitor performance and drive continuous improvement.Leadership & Continuous ImprovementDevelop and enforce storeroom procedures, safety practices, and inventory control policies.Train and supervise storeroom personnel.Lead initiatives to reduce downtime, improve inventory turns, and reduce carrying costs.Education Requirements/Work ExperienceBachelor's degree in supply chain, operations, business, engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).37 years of experience in MRO inventory management, maintenance planning, or industrial warehousing.Strong knowledge of CMMS/ERP systems (SAP, Maximo, Oracle, Infor, etc.).Understanding of maintenance practices, reliability principles, and industrial equipment.Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Preferred QualificationsExperience in manufacturing, chemical processing, utilities, or heavy industry.Certification such as CPM, CPIM, CSCP, or CMRP.Familiarity with lean practices, Kanban, 5S, and reliability-centered maintenance.Experience implementing VMI, kitting, or storeroom optimization initiativesEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.