New Equipment Inventory Supervisor

The New Equipment Inventory Supervisor is responsible for inventories to include forecasting, ordering, maintaining accountability, as well as disposition of all work tools for the machine sales division. This position will provide training and support to the Inventory Coordinators, Specialists, Inventory Control Technicians, and Sales Support Coordinators. Specific areas of responsibility include: 1) Assist Sales Management in meeting machine and work tools revenue; 2) PINs goals and objectives of the machine sales department; 3) meeting and/or exceeding the financial goals of the Machine Division.

Essential Functions:

• Hire, develop, evaluate, and influence effective and consistent productivity and teamwork to ensure the delivery of Legendary Customer Service (LCS)
• Model, promote, reinforce, and reward the consistent use of HOLT's Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models, and processes to ensure alignment with our Vision, Values, and Mission
• Monitor and align the inventory operations function's daily business practices with the company's core values, mission, and vision so that they are effectively and consistently put into action
• Oversee inventory and financial goals to support the Machine Division strategic plan in order to optimize profitability and continued organizational success and stability
• Select, evaluate, train, and develop inventory operations staff (through consistent use of selection processes and situational leadership practices) to develop values-based decision-making skills and ensure human resource availability within the sales department
• Collaborate with the Machine Inventory Manager in reviewing the inventory accounts to facilitate inventory orders and stock levels that meet Machine Division volume and customer needs
• Engage with Caterpillar representatives from the BCP, GC&I, and Paving teams to ensure a working and collaborative relationship is sustained
• Review and remain knowledgeable of the required Caterpillar paid-for performance matrix to ensure HOLT is achieving desirable goals
• Maintain and verify all order activities from CAT and non-CAT vendors to ensure machine specs match orders submitted and align with HOLT standard configurations
• Oversee the detailed orientation of new machines including ordering, receiving inventory, processing required documentation, and reporting to CAT
• Assist the demand planner perform monthly inventory forecasting through the Dealer Planning Application (DPA)
• Continuously update machine model maintenance to ensure transit and prep time on new machines is accurate and connecting with Caterpillar systems
• Identify and communicate new machine product lines to include phase-in and phase-out, new product announcements, PDC availability, and update the machine sales library accordingly
• Compile and reconcile quarterly cycle counts; Review the submission of monthly cycle counts completed
• Work safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated skills in developing, coaching, and training others
• Demonstrates proficiency with current computer software, related hardware, and machine electronic systems
• Effective utilization of organizational, planning, self-management, analytical, problem-solving, time management, and multi-tasking skills
• Sound decision-making and judgment skills
• Strong communication skills along with the ability to effectively collaborate with outside individuals, groups, and cross-functional teams
• Exceptional customer service and relationship-building skills
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
• Ability to work in fast fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions

Education and Experience:

• A high school diploma and/or GED required; or a combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skill, and abilities
• A minimum of three years of supply chain management and equipment/work tool knowledge is required and at least one year of management preferred
• Certification of ability to operate a forklift is required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; coaching and development; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Travel:

• A valid driver's license is required

Physical Requirements:

• Employee is required to stand, walk, kneel, squat, crawl, bend, and twist
• Employee may have to climb and/or lift to and over 50 pounds
• Visual requirements are constant
• Mobility of walking, standing, and bending is frequent
• Dexterity, hearing, and talking requirements are constant
• Visual ability to observe employees in the workplace, analyze operations, and detect situations of concern

Work Environment:

• This position is in the office, warehouse, and shop area
• The employee is exposed to dirt, dust, heat, cold, noise and vibration, fumes and odors, wetness, and humidity, and sometimes darkness
• Due to the nature of the environment, the employee is exposed to potential mechanical, chemical, electrical, and fire hazards

Disclaimer: Please note that the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbents so classified. All incumbents may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.

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