Inventory Control Area Manager- USA Parkway

Job Description

Job Description

Inventory Control Area Manager

Schedule:

Wednesday- Saturday 200PM-1200AM

Job Summary

We are looking for an energetic self-starter to join our team. The Inventory Control Manager is responsible for providing leadership for inventory activities, including inventory audits and or physical inventory, standards setting, and variance reporting and analysis. The IC Manager maintains and improves the integrity of the inventory processes and systems. The IC Manager proactively monitors key indicators, communicates and resolves problems preventing significant negative financial disclosures. The IC Manager coaches all warehouse associates and encourages a culture of ownership and accountability. The IC Manager leads projects as needed to improve inventory processes and ensures up-to-date account reconciliations.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Direct and/or supervise all associates handling inventory management functions
• Effectively manage internal inventory control processes and appropriately handle exceptions
• Work with all department managers to identify and understand key projects, initiatives and workloads
• Lead and direct regular efforts to verify inventory
• Lead, facilitate, and oversee the execution of daily inventory policies, procedures, analysis and reporting to meet facility inventory metrics including scheduled velocity profile reviews, customer forecast reviews and inventory activity-based slotting
• Establish best practice inventory measures including tracking, reporting, and root cause analysis
• Work with security to establish and adhere to loss prevention policies and procedures
• Create efficient and accurate inventory management procedures. Assessment of procedures conducted to drive continues improvement and maintain best in class status
• Reconcile inventories and coordinate annual physical inventory procedures
• Plan and implement a recovery program to ensure all defective product is accounted for & handled properly
• Manage inventory quality and accuracy assurance programs, including weekly and monthly reports
• Develop a program to audit returns and move returned product to its proper location
• Ensures Department maintains accurate records to help facilitate shortage detection
• Develop all necessary reports and documentation to facilitate accurate inventory counts. Ensures all weekly and monthly reports are delivered accurately and on time.

Job Requirements

• Five years’ experience, including two years in a supervisory role; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Inventory control experience in a distribution center or high-volume 3rd party warehouse or cross-dock.
• Prior WMS experience required. (SAP experience preferred, but not required)
• ISO 9000+ related experience preferred
• SOX SOC1/SOC2 related experience preferred
• Strong process documentation, procedure, and quality background.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Establish priorities, multi-task and detail oriented.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to move about the warehouse to access product, machinery and assist others
• Must be able to move and place cartons on pallets weighing up to 60 pounds
• Must be able to bend downward using legs at knee
• Must be able to communicate, detect, converse with, discern, convey, express oneself and exchange accurate information

Non-Physical Demands

• Must be reliable and dedicated to good attendance
• Must be available to occasionally work overtime, as required
• Must be adaptable to changing work tasks and workload
• Must be dedicated to working safely
• Must be dedicated to delivering outstanding customer service
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English