Warehouse Inventory Lead

Are you looking to catapult your career by driving high-impact transformation with household brands? At Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, we are excited to start a new chapter of accelerated growth as part of Froneri – a global pure-play ice cream leader. Come help us transform DGIC into the #1 ice cream brand! S, a robust portfolio of powerhouse brands that consumers know and love such as Häagen-Dazs, Drumstick, Dreyer’s & Edy’s, Skinny Cow and Outshine, and the backing and coaching of European-based ice cream experts, we know we have the winning recipe. Headquartered in Walnut Creek, the Bay Area’s hub for up-and-coming food trends, our DGIC team across our offices and factories is raising the bar on all things ice cream. The brands have strong investments in marketing support, quality improvements and exciting line extensions and innovation. You won’t just stay in your lane, you’ll get hands-on exposure to everything from Sales, Marketing and operations to Finance and Supply Chain. It’s like getting an MBA on the job (but with way more ice cream). Unleash your potential at Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream and discover what a sweet career we have in store for you! And We Are Better Together by making decisions that benefit the whole organization, fostering inclusion through diverse perspectives, and treating everyone with fairness and respect. Leading the warehouse team to manage inventory, supplying of materials to Production, Manage 3rd party warehouse service providers in providing acceptable standard of services in meeting the plant's KPIs, summaries and agree on stock movement of cost charging with the 3PL, Pertaining to inventory freshness, warehouse safety and warehouse cost optimization. To lead the warehouse team in setting targets for warehousing service which include, but not limited to factory inventory, supply of materials to production and timely delivery of goods to Warehouse. ▪ Manages and controls the warehouse management information system by ensuring the integrity of the data in warehouse management systems is correct, Champions the improvement of processes, which make the most effective and efficient use of capital and people. ▪ Ensure an adequate level of flexibility of structures and processes to meet ad-hoc requirements or to deal with unexpected Supply Chain issues, to adapt to changes in the logistics and/or market environment. ▪ Drive cost saving initiatives to improve performance and cost of the warehouse operation. Negotiate contracts as per Procure-to-Pay process and establish a sound relationship with the service providers including conflict management. ▪ Ensure maintenance of the building, warehouse equipment and security. ▪ Identification of the potential issues for the factory within Warehouse operation and evaluate the risks and offer solutions. ▪ Give advance information in Daily / Weekly to ensure alignment with team and cross function on Warehouse operation within the detailed plan period. ▪ Ensure outstanding delivery of 3PL services at minimum cost for by closely and effectively managing the relationship with them. ▪ Update the planning parameters on the system for materials when it is needed. Materials Inventory Accuracy % ▪ Logistic, Technical, Transportation ▪ Experience in the management of projects such as: ▪ Warehouse, Distribution Network Redesign, High Performance Logistics. ▪ Developed ability of Excel skills ▪ Good knowledge of Planning cycle, commercial understanding, optimization techniques and Costing. Warehousing Management (Materials Fulfillment) processes, tools, systems, and related Best Insourcing versus Outsourcing of warehouse operations. ▪ Safety, Health and Environment, Quality principles, regulations/ Best Practices. ▪ Legal Framework for warehouse operations Understands Best Practices, implications. ▪ Budget management and cost analysis. ▪ Other ensuring supply processes (Customer Service, Demand & Supply Planning and Manufacturing) and related drivers (lead times, customer service levels, customer prioritization, customer requirements, key supply constraints) ▪ Stock management (type of demand, seasonality, lifecycle status, shelf life, bad goods, consensus demand plan) Personal Qualities: ▪ Must be able to identify potential impacts of a problem on all relevant areas of the operation ▪ Speak up when you see something that does not align to our values and policies Practice inclusion by seeking diverse perspectives Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field ~ 5+ years of warehouse/logistics experience in a manufacturing or food production environment ~ Experience managing dry goods inventory (packaging materials, ingredients, MRO parts, etc.) ~ Strong background in high-volume, fast-paced operations (FMCG preferred) and around mechanical, electrical, and pressurized equipment. Parts of the facility, such as storage and production areas, may be kept at low temperatures. May involve standing, lifting, and walking in refrigerated zones for extended periods. High-speed manufacturing floor with frequent movement, line assignment changes, and tight production timelines. Food Safety Regulations: Employees must follow hygiene and safety guidelines, including wearing protective gear (gloves, hairnets, etc.). Team-Oriented: Workers collaborate to ensure smooth production and packaging. The pay scale for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; At Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The pay range for prospective employees in this role is between $100,000 and $112,000 per year, with opportunities for overtime, shift differential, cold premium pay and annual bonuses (variable depending on company performance). We offer a comprehensive group benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, 401K plan with employer match and annual contribution available. The company does not provide visa sponsorship or any immigration support (including STEM OPT training plan and H-1B lottery registration) for this position. Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream Inc. provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.