Cost & Inventory Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Cost & Inventory Manager to join our team in Seymour, Connecticut. In this long-term contract role, you will oversee inventory management processes and cost analysis to ensure accurate reporting and effective operational strategies. This position requires a hands-on approach and a strong ability to handle complex transactions and reconciliations.

Responsibilities :

• Oversee the transfer of inventory between systems, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded and managed.
• Coordinate physical inventory activities, including cycle counts and reconciliation, while utilizing new inventory counting tools.
• Identify and manage excess inventory, determining whether items should be sold, discarded, or returned to vendors.
• Analyze and address challenges related to work orders and BOMs (Bill of Materials) with multiple line items.
• Ensure new inventory and related data are accurately loaded into systems within specified deadlines.
• Support segregation of duties (SODs) by verifying appropriate access levels and responsibilities for team members.
• Conduct cost accounting tasks to monitor and report inventory costs effectively.
• Provide strategic insights on inventory processes to enhance operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain compliance with organizational standards.
• Proven expertise in cost accounting and inventory management.
• Strong knowledge of inventory analysis and reconciliation processes.
• Experience conducting annual physical inventory and cycle counts.
• Ability to manage large-scale inventory transfers and complex BOMs.
• Proficiency in identifying and resolving excess inventory challenges.
• Familiarity with ensuring compliance in segregation of duties (SODs) within organizations.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work 100% onsite in Seymour, Connecticut, as required.