Inventory & Logistics Manager

Inventory & Logistics Manager

Location: Raleigh, NC
Department: Logistics, Distribution & Supply Chain
Reports To: General Manager
Status: Full-Time (W2)
Salary Range: $52,000 – $70,000
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

About The Hybrid Geek

The Hybrid Geek specializes in remanufacturing high-quality hybrid batteries to keep vehicles on the road longer and at a lower cost to drivers. Since 2016, we have built an industry-leading reputation for technical excellence, customer trust, and sustainable innovation. As we continue expanding nationwide, we are elevating our logistics, supply chain, and manufacturing coordination systems — and this role is central to that effort.

Our mission is to drive Growth, deliver Excellence, execute with discipline, leverage Knowledge, and build Sustainable hybrid solutions that reduce waste and protect the environment.

Our core values:

• Grit
• Excellence
• Execution
• Kaizen (continuous improvement)
• Sustainability

Why Join Us

• Lead and improve our entire supply chain ecosystem — inventory, procurement, forecasting, and logistics
• Help establish scalable standards, KPIs, and systems company-wide
• Work cross-functionally with operations, call center, manufacturing, warranty, and field leadership
• Oversee delivery drivers, a Warehouse Supervisor, and a Procurement Specialist/Buyer
• Own and maintain all Bills of Materials (BOMs) for our hybrid battery SKUs
• Play a critical role in multi-state distribution and company-wide expansion

Position Overview

The Inventory & Logistics Manager is a high-impact leadership role responsible for inventory accuracy, logistics performance, procurement operations, demand planning, and multi-site coordination across the organization.

This role will:

• Oversee a Warehouse Supervisor at a distribution center
• Oversee and mentor a Procurement Specialist/Buyer
• Lead forecasting, min/max inventory levels, and resupply planning
• Manage LTL freight carriers, fleet operations, and delivery drivers
• Maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) for all SKUs
• Coordinate production output with multi-state distribution needs
• Work directly with the GM, Plant Manager, Call Center Manager, and Installer Manager
• Help establish KPIs and monthly reporting for supply chain performance

Key Responsibilities:

Inventory Ownership & Strategy

• Own min/max inventory levels for all distribution centers
• Maintain accurate inventory for finished goods, cores, parts, and components
• Lead cycle counts, reconciliation, and monthly reporting
• Enforce transaction accuracy in our inventory systems
• Establish and maintain inventory organization standards across all locations

Manufacturing & Production Coordination

• Create work orders based on distribution inventory triggers
• Align production with sales volume, installer demand, and forecasting
• Collaborate with the Plant Manager to ensure correct SKUs are produced
• Own and maintain all Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Ensure BOM cost accuracy and proper component usage
• Coordinate production, shipping, and distribution workflows

Demand Planning & Forecasting

• Build forecasting models using sales, warranty trends, and seasonality
• Maintain demand plans to prevent stock-outs
• Establish and track forecasting KPIs

Core & Parts Procurement

• Procure hybrid battery cores, parts, components, and consumables
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships
• Negotiate pricing and purchasing terms
• Supervise and develop the Procurement Specialist/Buyer
• Maintain cost tracking and purchasing documentation

Logistics, Freight & LTL Management

• Manage all LTL carrier relationships and freight scheduling
• Oversee outgoing core shipments and incoming finished goods
• Ensure compliance with routing, palletizing, safety, and loading SOPs

Fleet Maintenance & Delivery Operations

• Maintain fleet inspection schedules, service records, and compliance logs
• Improve fleet efficiency and reduce downtime
• Oversee driver performance, routing, and adherence to standards

Warehouse & Distribution Center Leadership

• Directly supervise a Warehouse Supervisor
• Ensure proper receiving, staging, cycle counting, and outbound workflows
• Maintain strong organization and cleanliness standards (5S)

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with:

• Call Center Manager – demand forecasting and scheduling alignment
• Plant Manager – production planning, BOM accuracy, and workflow coordination
• Installer Manager – ensuring installers have the right inventory on hand
• General Manager – KPI development, reporting, and strategic alignment

Compensation Range & Experience Guidelines

Candidates Typically Landing at the Higher End ($67,000 – $70,000):

• 3–5+ years of experience in manufacturing or multi-site distribution
• Strong demand planning, forecasting, and min/max inventory experience
• Proven experience aligning manufacturing with distribution needs
• Strong vendor negotiation and procurement background
• Experience supervising a buyer/procurement specialist
• Direct experience maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Experience with LTL freight, multi-state logistics, or fleet operations
• KPI development, SOP creation, and continuous improvement experience

Candidates Typically Landing at the Lower–Mid Range ($60,000 – $64,000):

• 1–2 years in inventory, supply chain, procurement, or warehouse leadership
• Still developing forecasting, procurement, or vendor negotiation skills
• Limited experience supervising a procurement or warehouse lead
• New to BOM ownership or multi-site logistics
• Strong potential but requires coaching to grow into full leadership

Compensation Philosophy

Candidates are placed within the salary range based on their proven experience, operational maturity, leadership capability, and ability to step into the role with minimal ramp-up time.

Career Progression at The Hybrid Geek

• Inventory Specialist / Buyer
• Inventory & Logistics Manager (this role)
• Plant Operations Manager
• Director of Supply Chain & Logistics
• VP of Operations / COO (long-term potential)

How to Apply

If you are ready to lead forecasting, manage multi-state logistics, oversee procurement, maintain BOMs, and elevate a rapidly growing supply chain operation, apply today to join The Hybrid Geek.

Pay: $52, $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• You discover that one of our distribution centers is showing a 12% variance between physical inventory and system inventory. Walk me through your step-by-step approach to identifying the root cause and correcting the issue.
• Production built the wrong SKU mix for the week, causing delays for installers in multiple states. How would you correct the immediate issue and put long-term safeguards in place to prevent this from happening again?
• Sales surge unexpectedly in Texas, and our current demand plan is no longer accurate. How would you adjust the forecast and resupply strategy to avoid stock-outs while still protecting other markets?
• During a monthly review, you discover that a BOM cost was outdated, causing inaccurate profitability reporting for one SKU. How would you handle this?
• One of our core suppliers suddenly announces a 3-week shutdown. We rely heavily on them. What steps do you take in the next 24–48 hours?
• LTL carriers have been consistently late delivering to one of our distribution centers, causing installer downtime. How would you address and correct this issue?
• A delivery vehicle breaks down mid-route with a full load of batteries heading to our Houston hub. What's your plan to resolve the immediate disruption and prevent future issues?
• The call center scheduled installers for next-day installs, but the inventory wasn't available at the hub. How would you approach repairing cross-functional alignment and preventing future miscommunication?
• You begin noticing repeated errors and missed SOP standards from the Warehouse Supervisor you oversee. How do you handle this situation?
• You notice that the current palletizing and freight prep workflow is causing delays and increased damage risk. Describe how you would redesign the process.

Work Location: In person