Dogwood Industries – Who We Are

Build your future with Dogwood Industries!

Dogwood Industries is at the forefront of designing and manufacturing Pre-engineered Panelized Relocatable Metal Buildings, delivering industry leading solutions for mission-critical projects across industrial and DoD markets. Through a precise blend of manufacturing and construction, we build high-performance, rapidly deployable structures that keep critical missions moving forward. Our team provides leadership in the design process that transforms the way our clients work by delivering buildings as equipment solutions in harsh environments around the world. If you are motivated by innovation, thrive in a fast-paced setting, and want to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the building industry, we'd love to speak with you!

General Job Description

The Inventory Control Manager at Dogwood Industries plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, organization, and availability of materials to support production. Reporting to the CFO, the Manager has full responsibility for designing and monitoring effective controls over Dogwood's inventory – ensuring that the electronic records are in lockstep with physical movements from factory arrival to staging for manufacturing production. Having recently implemented our first ERP system and electronic inventory tracking to support the company's rapid expansion, this Manager has the rare opportunity to shape the department from the ground up according to industry best practices. They will be comfortable both on the inventory floor and in becoming an expert in the Visibility ERP system as they train and lead teams at the Everett and Sedro Wooley factories, processing $30M-$60M in inventory each year.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Establish and execute inventory management strategies aligned with production and business objectives.
• Develop, train, and maintain site-wide controls for inventory transactions and material flow including accurate costs. Responsible for inventory receiving and material transfers to ensure production readiness. Ensure kitting and raw material inventory are aligned with Production BOMs.
• Maintain data quality standards and enforce structured item master creation and maintenance.
• Develop and maintain a robust cycle count program with KPIs and escalation pathways. Define and manage the process for investigating and resolving inventory discrepancies.
• Own and analyze reports to identify inventory trends and opportunities for improvement. Provide actionable insights to executive leadership based on key inventory metrics such as turns, accuracy, and obsolescence.
• Drive root cause analysis and implement long-term corrective actions to support continuous improvement.
• Hire, train, and evaluate Inventory Control staff. Foster career development for staff. Collaborate with other departments for cost-effective cross-training and resource sharing.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Production Planning for effective handoffs between departments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in inventory control management
• Bias toward action
• Multi-site manufacturing experience preferred
• Strong understanding of inventory management principles and supply chain processes
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate across departments and communicate effectively
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies is a plus

Physical Requirements/Work Environment
This position requires moderate physical activity, primarily in an office environment but will include time on the production floor to collaborate and inspect materials. To perform the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly seated at a computer desk with the option to stand, is utilizing a phone frequently and participating in meetings with colleagues, clients, third party vendors, etc. There are stairs in the office. In the factory setting, you may inspect and handle

Compensation

$85,000 - $110,000 depending on experience and qualifications

Benefits

• Health Benefits, including medical, dental and vision
• Company paid and supplemental life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Paid vacation, paid sick leave and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan, with employer match
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Applicant Notes

• Applicants must provide complete work history with employer references for last three to five years
• All employees are subject to a pre-employment background check and pre-employment and random drug testing. Due to working in / being exposed to a safety sensitive environment, THC testing will occur as part of all drug screens.

Application Assistance

If you have any questions or need assistance applying, please contact Dogwood's HR department at (206) 858-2728 or HR@dogwoodindustries.com.

Location

This is an onsite position at the Dogwood Everett Factory at 3200 35th Ave NE, Everett, WA 98201. Travel to Dogwood's Bothell Corporate office or Sedro-Woolley Factory office, as needed.

Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law.

For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

Disclaimer: Although the Company has attempted to accurately and thoroughly describe this position, the Company reserves the right to change the same, including to change, add to or subtract from the duties outlined, within the sole discretion of the Company, at any time, with or without advance notice. In order to meet company deadlines, work in excess of 40 hours per week may be required from time to time.

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Compensation details: 85000-110000 Yearly Salary

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