Inventory Disposition Specialist

Neogen Corporation

. Identify, develop, and execute value recovery strategies for slow-moving, excess, obsolete, shelf-life-risk, and blocked raw materials and finished goods .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in inventory management, supply chain optimization, and financial recovery strategies, with a strong ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence stakeholders. Proficient in developing actionable recovery plans and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

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Inventory ManagementSupply Chain OptimizationERP/SAP ExperienceAPICS/ASCM CertificationFinancial Recovery Strategies

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Hard Skills

Inventory OptimizationDisposition ManagementInventory Aging AnalysisMaterial Disposition ProcessesBusiness Case DevelopmentRecovery Proposal DevelopmentLogistics Cost EvaluationSupplier Credit EvaluationInventory Reserve MethodologiesInventory Valuation Principles

Soft Skills

Stakeholder InfluenceCross-Functional CollaborationCreative Problem SolvingNegotiation SkillsContinuous Improvement Mindset

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsSAP

Certifications & Qualifications

APICS CertificationCPIMCSCPCLTD

Industry Keywords

Regulated ManufacturingExcess Inventory ReductionObsolete Inventory ManagementFinancial ReviewCompliance Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify, develop, and execute value recovery strategies for slow-moving, excess, obsolete, shelf-life-risk, and blocked raw materials and finished goods
Partner with Sales, Customer Service, Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, Regulatory, and Finance to identify approved disposition opportunities
Own opportunities from identification through verified disposition, including outlet development, stakeholder alignment, approval coordination, execution oversight, system reconciliation, and results reporting
Evaluate recovery options including customer sales, new market channels, broker arrangements, supplier returns, inter-site transfers, rework, recycling, and approved disposal alternatives
Monitor inventory risk using ERP/SAP data, inventory aging, shelf-life status, demand forecasts, inventory classifications, open orders, and excess inventory reports
Validate inventory availability, condition, and remaining shelf life with site teams
Prioritize opportunities based on urgency, usable life, recovery value, outlet feasibility, and execution timelines
Identify and develop recovery channels through customers, prospective customers, former customers, brokers, distributors, and other approved channels
Coordinate commercial outreach with Sales and Customer Service
Build and maintain a network of approved recovery partners and market channels
Develop and maintain disposition action plans
Track quantities, shelf-life windows, prospective outlets, approvals, financial impact, milestones, and execution deadlines
Coordinate cross-functional execution and escalate barriers, delays, or approval bottlenecks
Evaluate recovery alternatives, logistics costs, rework requirements, handling expenses, supplier credits, and expected net recovery
Develop business cases and recovery proposals for management review and approval
Negotiate recovery arrangements, pricing, timing, and quantities within delegated authority and approved guidelines
Partner with Finance and commercial leaders on financial review and approval
Maintain complete, auditable documentation of disposition activities, approvals, rationale, and financial outcomes
Verify physical inventory movement, ERP transactions, customer billing, supplier credits, proceeds collection, and financial reconciliation
Ensure recovery activities comply with company policies, quality standards, regulatory requirements, customer commitments, and contractual obligations
Coordinate approved scrap or destruction when recovery alternatives are not feasible
Support continuous improvement by identifying recurring inventory risk patterns and recommending ways to reduce future inventory exposure

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Finance, Logistics, or a related field
5+ years of experience in inventory management, supply chain, operations, materials management, inventory optimization, disposition management, or related disciplines
Demonstrated success developing creative solutions to reduce excess and obsolete inventory while maximizing financial recovery
Experience working cross-functionally with commercial, operational, quality, regulatory, and finance stakeholders
Strong understanding of inventory management principles
Experience with ERP systems; SAP preferred
Experience with inventory aging analysis and material disposition processes
Experience evaluating financial tradeoffs and developing business cases for inventory recovery initiatives
Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive results without direct authority
APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD) preferred
Experience within regulated manufacturing environments preferred
Knowledge of inventory reserve methodologies and inventory valuation principles preferred
Demonstrated experience managing excess and obsolete inventory reduction programs preferred
Employment may be contingent upon verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States and other applicable pre-employment screening

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on the first day of employment
401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Career growth opportunities, tools, training, and support
Meaningful work contributing to protecting the world's food supply
Collaborative culture valuing innovation, respect, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement