Inventory Manager
Date: Nov 4, 2026
Location: Carthage, MO, US
Company: Leggett & Platt
We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for an Inventory Manager within our inventory team to help support our bedding business. Did you know we have been revolutionizing the sleep industry since 1883? That’s right! In fact, we hold the original patent on a spiral steel coil bed spring, filed way back in 1885. Since then, we have been an industry leader in guaranteeing you get the best sleep possible. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.
As an Inventory Manager you will have the opportunity to play a critical role in optimizing inventory strategy, driving operational efficiency, and ensuring the right products are available. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by improving supply chain performance and reducing operational costs. The team you will be working with is collaborative and innovative, and values challenging work and diversity of thought.
So, what will you be doing as an Inventory Manager?
- Direct daily activities of inventory personnel
- Maintains Inventory stock levels
- Research and add new LPCS and D365 part numbers
- Initiate, recommend or provide solutions through designated channels
- Verify the implementation of solutions
- Responsible for inventory record accuracy
- Responsible for organizing and overseeing finished goods and raw material inventories once a year
- Manage shipping, receiving, inventory control, and tool crib
- Have a clear understanding of all processes involved with the position
- Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformities related to the product, process and /or the system
- Identify, record and communicate any problems relating to product, process and the management system
- Monitors slow-moving and obsolete inventory
- Approves, evaluates and completes inventory adjustments to maintain inventory accuracy
- Participate in the Continuous Improvement Process
- Member of Branch Management Team
- Work with Accountant Assistant and Division Controller on period end financials
- Review monthly financial records
- Work with Corporate auditors during Branch audits
- Control further processing, delivery or installation of nonconforming product until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected
- Conform to all Quality and Safety requirements and procedures
- Perform other duties as requested or as deemed appropriate
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
- Strong math and computer skills
- Excellent communication and organizational skills (verbal & written)
- Previous materials, inventory, warehouse, shipping and receiving management experience
- Must be a “Hands on Manager”, and must promote a teamwork environment
- Must have a cooperative attitude, necessary to work effectively with others
- Excellent leadership and conflict resolution skills
- Working knowledge of L&P Accounting Policies and Procedures
- Ability to conduct an effective meeting by developing and following an agenda
- Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions
- Must be detail oriented
- Commitment to Quality Management Systems and Continuous Improvement
- Commitment to L&P Safety and Environmental initiatives
- Must have ability to obtain a fork truck license
What to Do Next
Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.
Our Values
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- Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
- Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
- Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
- Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.
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