The Inventory Control Manager is responsible for the development of an effective inventory management system in collaboration with the operations and quality.
YOUR TASKS
- Ensure the inventory accuracy within the facility.
- Ensure adequate inventory of materials and products in accordance with inventory cycles and organizational philosophy.
- Conduct daily inventory analysis to solve inventory problems.
- Monitors inventory levels, product movements, controls/isolates non-conforming product (damage) and procedure as defined by Standard Operating Procedure.
- Manage the performance of a team of cycle counters and inventory analysts who conduct ongoing inventory counts, investigations and full wall-to-wall PIs in a multi-client 3PL fulfillment and distribution center.
- Direct, coordinate and optimize cycle counts to meet company goals in terms of and customer driven KPIs.
- Establish or adjust work schedules to meet shipment deadlines.
- Improve Inventory Control fundamentals, strive for standardizations in a multi-client environment and champion inventory control and continuous improvement culture across the overall facility.
- Champion inventory control in the facility and interact directly with clients and suppliers on inventory, processes and systems related matters.
- Engage and Interact on a cross-functional level across the facility to deploy inventory control improvement strategies and initiatives including cost savings and quality measures.
- Lead designated projects as a member of the site leadership team to deliver standards, processes, tools and systems.
- Maintain metrics and analyze cycle count accuracy, SKU adjustments, inventory shrinkage, net and absolute variances, and any other established KPI related to inventory to assess performance and implement improvements.
- Promote a safe and clean work environment.
- Conduct investigations and initiate corrective actions to resolve inventory issues.
- Assesses productivity and cost effectiveness of the inventory control department; develop projects to improve efficiency, streamline processes, and reduce costs.
- Advise operations and account management of best practices and industry standards related to inventory management and Continuous Improvements.
YOUR PROFILE
- BA/BS degree in warehousing, supply chain management or related field.
- 5-6 years’ experience in warehousing and distribution.
- Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint required.
- SAP experience a plus.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
- Must be diligent, multi-task oriented, and organized.
- Strong administrative, mathematical & analytical and problem solving skills.
- Proven ability to manage people, processes, and technology
- Customer-centric mindset.
- High degree of flexibility to be able to work in a very dynamic and fast pace environment where requirements can change quickly.
- Certified to train on powered industrial equipment such as; forklift, reach, order picker, turret, and clamp truck preferred.
WE OFFER
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability Pay.
- 401(k) with company matching up to 6%.
- Paid Time Off, including paid holidays.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Voluntary benefits such as legal and financial assistance, pet insurance, and more.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Ongoing employee development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and training.
- Commuter benefits.
- Employee engagement activities.
