Eaton’s Bussmann Division is currently seeking an Inventory Lead.  This is an on-site position based at our Ellisville, MO distribution center. 

The expected annual salary range for this role is $86000 - $126000 a year.  

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

What you’ll do:

 

We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our Distribution Center team. This role focuses on maintaining inventory balances, accuracy, and issue resolution upon receipt, storage, and shipment of finished goods using WMS, SAP, and Exacta systems. Additionally, you will play an active role in supporting continuous improvement projects aimed at productivity and inventory accuracy. This position requires leadership in directing hourly employees in day-to-day work and project activities, particularly Inventory Technicians who handle product counting and transfers.

 

Key Responsibilities;

Manage $10 million of finished goods inventoryOversee cycle counting program across a two-shift operationMaintain accurate inventory to uphold physical inventory exemptionDrive continuous improvement in receipt, storage, and picking processes for finished goodsCreate visibility for in-transit inventory from interunit and external supply partners, enabling proactive planning with the DC operations teamOwn strategy for optimizing, monitoring, and auditing location accuracyManage end-to-end inventory processes in the DC, collaborating with manufacturing sites and external supply partnersLead inventory accuracy initiatives tied to DC High-5 metrics through strategic projects and root cause analysisWork closely with the Bussmann Division SCM team to align inventory strategies with logistics, procurement, planning, and qualityDevelop standard work procedures for Inventory TechniciansProvide backup support to the DC Operations teamQualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institutionMinimum of 3 years of inventory experience in a distribution center/manufacturing environmentMinimum 1 year of experience supervising/leading peopleEaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.No relocation benefit is being offered for this position.  Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the specified job location(s) will be considered.  Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Experience with SAP and WMS

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