Inventory & Supply Chain Manager

• Location: Dallas, Texas
• Type: Dallas:Fin/Acct/HR:Contract External
• Job #10908

CONTRACT-TO-HIRE: Inventory & Supply Chain Manager (10908)

Irving area client is seeking an Inventory & Supply Chain Manager on a contract-to-hire basis.

We are seeking an Inventory Manager, High Performance Compute (HPC) in Dallas to lead inventory management and supply chain operations supporting large-scale compute infrastructure. This role owns end-to-end inventory administration — record accuracy, item master data, replenishment, demand planning, and reporting — across warehouse and data center environments, ensuring materials and equipment are available to meet deployment schedules and operational demand.

This is an execution-focused role centered on inventory control discipline, master data administration, and supply chain coordination. The ideal candidate pairs strong inventory management fundamentals with a data-driven approach to forecasting, stocking strategy, and process efficiency, and partners closely with Procurement, Operations, and suppliers to keep material flowing accurately and on time.

Responsibilities

· Own day-to-day inventory operations and administration — record accuracy, item master data, serial tracking, unit-of-measure, and location management across ERP and inventory management systems.

· Manage replenishment and stocking strategy: monitor availability, set and maintain reorder points and safety stock, and coordinate inbound material to support deployment schedules and operational uptime.

· Lead cycle counting, physical inventory, and reconciliation; investigate discrepancies, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions to maintain high inventory accuracy standards.

· Perform demand planning and forecasting — analyze consumption trends, lead times, and usage patterns to optimize stock levels, reduce shortages, and minimize excess and obsolescence.

· Coordinate supply chain execution with Procurement, suppliers, and logistics partners — track purchase orders, deliveries, and lead times, and expedite to resolve shortages and bottlenecks.

· Identify and mitigate inventory and supply chain risks, including component availability, lead-time variability, and obsolescence, that may impact operations or deployment timelines.

· Administer approved alternate and substitute items in partnership with Operations to maintain supply continuity and compatibility.

· Develop and maintain inventory reporting and dashboards covering inventory health, accuracy, aging, turns, shortages, and movement metrics.

· Drive continuous improvement across inventory processes, warehouse workflows, and tracking procedures to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.

· Partner cross-functionally with Procurement, Finance, and Operations teams to support planning, reporting, and operational decision-making.

Requirements

· Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Information Systems, or a related field preferred.

· 5+ years of experience in inventory management, supply chain, or warehouse operations.

· Strong understanding of inventory control, replenishment, demand planning, and inventory accuracy best practices.

· Hands-on experience with ERP systems and inventory management platforms, including item master data, cycle counting, and transaction management.

· Strong analytical skills with the ability to perform inventory analysis, forecasting, and supply/operational risk assessment.

· Experience supporting data center, enterprise hardware, or other asset-intensive technical environments is a plus.

· Effective communication skills and the ability to coordinate across technical, operational, and supplier teams.

· Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with evolving operational demands.