Inventory Operations Manager

Inventory Operations Manager

We're seeking a seasoned Inventory Operations Manager to lead all inventory-related functions for UAT, including logistics, analytics, and Pricebook management. This role will

oversee and unify the work of our existing inventory leads ensuring alignment, efficiency, and strategic execution across teams. Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will provide oversight, set priorities, and drive collaboration across supply chain, analytics, and accounting functions. You will manage multiple direct reports, partner cross-functionally with leaders in operations, purchasing, and finance, and ensure all inventory processes support business growth, cost control, and operational excellence.

Inventory Operations Manager Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the existing inventory lead positions, ensuring alignment with company goals and operational best practices.
• Oversee coordination between purchasing and warehouse operations to ensure timely and accurate material flow across all UAT locations.
• Direct auditing and cycle counting activities to maintain compliance with inventory accuracy targets and reporting standards.
• Manage accounting review processes for missing or incorrect invoice data, serving as the liaison between operations and inventory accounting.
• Oversee Pricebook management, ensuring material and equipment records are accurate, up to date, and cost-effective.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for logistics, analytics, and Pricebook functions to track efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with supply chain, analytics, and accounting leaders to identify opportunities for process improvement and cost savings.
• Drive adoption of technology, tools, and reporting systems to improve visibility and decision-making across inventory-related functions.
• Hire, coach, and develop direct reports, fostering a high-performance, collaborative team environment.
• Serve as a strategic partner to the General Manager, providing insights and recommendations that support both operational and financial objectives.
• Occasional travel (15-25%) is required for site visits, trainings and meetings.

Inventory Operations Manager Required Skills

• Proven leadership experience managing multiple inventory-related functions in a logistics or supply chain environment.
• Strong understanding of supply chain operations, inventory management, analytics, and accounting processes.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable strategies.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority.
• Skilled in conflict resolution, team development, and motivating diverse groups to achieve shared goals.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities to manage competing priorities effectively.

Inventory Operations Manager Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Progressive experience in logistics, supply chain, or operations leadership roles.
• Experience managing multi-location operations and cross-functional initiatives.

Join our team and play a key role in optimizing our inventory operations to support our company's growth and success. Please apply now to be part of our dynamic team!

From a small local business to a regional firm serving multiple communities throughout the southeast, United Air Temp has over fifty branch locations and over 400 technicians and support staff. Today, our growth is limited only by our imagination as we strive to prove ourselves as a true leader in the home comfort industry.
Integrity, professionalism, and social responsibility are the ethics United Air Temp’s history is based on, and they continue to drive our mission today in providing exceptional customer experiences.
United Air Temp is firmly committed to its core business ethics:
Honesty
Integrity
Loyalty
Fairness
Respect
Socially, we’re committed to protecting the health and safety of the communities we serve. For our customers, this means delivering HVAC, electrical, and plumbing services that exceed expectations. For our employees, it means being treated fairly and provided with the education, development, and support needed to uphold our high-performance standards.
Our Mission Statement
Treat others the way you want to be treated. At United Air Temp, this translates into seeking and hiring the best—people who understand that the customer comes first. Provide our customers with outstanding service by constantly reinventing competitive advantages and maintaining consistent standards of excellence.
HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing Services
From preventative maintenance to guaranteed repairs, United Air Temp is ready to perform when you need home comfort services, including:
Plumbing repairs and replacements
Air conditioning installations and repairs
Heating systems, including furnaces and boilers,
Maintenance programs for AC, heating, and plumbing systems
Geothermal heat pump installation
Indoor air quality
Main water line replacement
Drain cleaning
Hot water tank replacement
The United Air Temp Difference
You receive outstanding service when choosing award-winning United Air Temp as your HVAC, electrical, and plumbing provider.
We Offer:
Convenient 2-hour windows for routine repair and maintenance services
24/7 emergency service
Continuous updates on service techniques and technologies
Reports on all work performed
A 90-year+ tradition of customer care and service excellence