Inventory Control Manager

Inventory Control And Returns Manager

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Why Join Core-Mark? Core-Mark emphasizes personal growth and development for all associates. We believe that when you succeed, the company succeeds. We promote internally whenever possible and provide frequent training opportunities in several formats to help you meet your personal and career goals.

Position Details:

• Hayward OpCo Location: 31300 Medallion Dr., Hayward, CA 94544
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00AM - 2:30PM and subject to change based on business needs
• Travel: N/A
• Compensation: $75,000 - $90,000 base salary, depending on experience plus bonus potential based on KPIs!

Position Purpose: As an Inventory Control and Returns Manager, you are a key team member in monitoring and maintaining the overall accuracy, reporting, and adequacy of Operating Company inventory and product returns. This role manages all aspects of inventory control, returns, and driver check-ins, including managing the physical counting and necessary reporting processes. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with various departments to streamline inventory operations.

Position Responsibilities:

• Supervises associates, including staffing, training, coaching, performance management, and problem resolution.
• Interpret and analyze numerical data and perform a basic level of inventory control analysis, handle stock adjustments, and perform inventory and cycle counts.
• Counts inventory materials and posts total inventory records.
• Identifies root causes of variances between clerical computations and physical count of stock, and adjusts errors and/or investigates discrepancies.
• Monitors inventory rotations and makes recommendations as needed.
• Prepares report(s) such as inventory balances, weekly cycle counts, and production breakdowns.
• Reviews and investigates daily reports.
• Maintains shrinkage at or below the company standard.
• Create and implement best practices and solutions to enhance inventory control and accuracy.
• Responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the check-in and product return process.
• Responsible for ensuring accurate counts and item maintenance verification, and notification
• Communicates the returns process with vendors, customers, and manages employees involved in the returns process.
• Review and inspect all forms, reports, and records relating to product returns.
• Inspect and reconcile quantities on forms and documents and return into inventory.
• Coordinate returns clerk activities with warehouse management.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, analyze trends, and make data-driven decisions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and intermediate general computer skills.
• Must be able to work the schedule/assigned times.
• Able to stand, walk, reach, and lift repeatedly throughout the shift