Inventory and Material Manager

Company Profile
With over 80 years of innovation, JCB is the world’s largest privately owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. Operating 23 manufacturing facilities across four continents—including the United States, the United Kingdom, India, and Brazil—JCB produces a diverse portfolio of more than 300 products. These include telescopic handlers, backhoe loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, access aerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and tractors.

At the heart of JCB’s success are its people. As a family-owned business, we are accountable to our customers—not shareholders—which gives us the flexibility to focus on long-term innovation and delivering real value. This independence allows us to continuously develop advanced technologies and integrate them into equipment designed to perform in the toughest environments while maximizing customer productivity.

At JCB, we stand behind our products—and our name—with pride and commitment to quality.

Position Purpose
The Supply/OF Inventory & Material Manager is responsible for end to end ownership of inventory, materials planning, and operational execution for attachments, kits, tires, decals, trailers, and related programs. This role ensures accurate inventory control, SAP transactional integrity, financial accuracy, and on time availability of materials to support work orders, key accounts, and customer specific programs. The position partners cross functionally with Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations to resolve issues, drive process improvements, and provide actionable reporting.

Position Type
Full Time, Exempt

Location
Onsite in Pooler, Georgia: 2000 Bamford Blvd. Pooler, Georgia 31322.

Benefits and Other Compensation
JCB offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401 (k) retirement plan; paid time off and paid holidays.

Application Process
Applications will be accepted through Careers | JCB Careers | JCB Jobs | JCB or via LinkedIn. The anticipated application window will close on July 15, 2026.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities
Inventory & Materials Management
• Manage ordering, receiving, storage, transfers, and control of approximately 3,500 attachment and component SKUs
• Maintain inventory for attachments, kits (camera, road light, artic, immobilizer, RPM), tires, generators, and trailers
• Oversee perpetual inventory counts, reconciliation, and corrective actions to ensure accuracy
• Perform inventory adjustments and maintenance in SAP
• Manage OS&D (Overages, Shortages, and Damages) items through resolution
SAP & Work Order Controls
• Maintain SAP transactional accuracy, including:
◦ COGI error monitoring, review, and resolution
◦ Work order accrual review and correction of incorrect TECOs
◦ Validation of part usage and resolution of incorrect or unclear work order requirements
• Coordinate with Sales and Supply Chain to correct out of stock issues and usage discrepancies
Planning, Forecasting & Reporting
• Support forecast planning in collaboration with Key Accounts
• Prepare and maintain:
◦ Weekly and Monthly Shortage Reports
◦ Attachment Schedule Reports
◦ Perpetual Inventory (PI) Dashboards and KPI reporting
• Analyze inventory trends and risks; recommend corrective or preventive actions
Logistics, Vendors & Programs
• Manage drop shipments, including returns processing and documentation
• Oversee decals for multiple customer accounts (ordering, storage, shipping)
• Maintain live links, manuals, and documentation for customer programs (e.g., Aertssen)
• Manage trailer and generator inventory, including ordering, receiving, and ongoing maintenance
• Maintain tire master data, work order accruals, descriptions, and storage controls
Financial & Administrative Controls
• Review and approve freight and invoice charges related to inventory and logistics
• Ensure financial accuracy related to inventory valuation, accruals, and work order impacts
• Support audits through accurate documentation and system alignment
Continuous Improvement & Collaboration
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance inventory accuracy, service level, and efficiency
• Serve as a key liaison between Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Finance
• Support dashboard development and data accuracy for leadership visibility
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in in