Inventory Manager

Inventory Manager

ODW Logistics is a people-focused and customer-driven third-party logistics (3PL) provider committed to delivering seamless end-to-end supply chain solutions. Our extensive range of services include supply chain design and innovation, warehousing, efficient distribution and fulfillment, freight brokerage, transportation management, and specialized e-commerce fulfillment solutions.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Inventory Manager is responsible for maintaining accuracy, slotting, cycle count and physical inventory programs and ensuring all teams are following the appropriate processes across multiple ODW sites. They must possess an in-depth knowledge of operations and experience with high-transaction operations and inventory management. This position must demonstrate a strong level of customer service when communicating with clients.

Classification: Full Time, Exempt

Reports To: Senior Inventory Manager, General Manager

Supervises: Inventory Specialist(s)

Travel Required: Up to 10% or as needed

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Support site quality management system

Develop and implement purchasing and inventory control procedures and sequence of operations to optimize workflow

Review market, price, delivery conditions and trends to determine material availability for customers

Oversee disposal of surplus material or scrap products

Monitor order claims and contracts to comply with company and customer policy and contracts

Engage in weekly communication with customer

Review weekly inventory trends and discuss variations with appropriate staff

Collaborate with supplier when serious variations arise in delivery, quality, price or conditions

Train new staff members and conduct performance appraisals of staff

All other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

These may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every qualification.

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in business or logistics or equivalent education/work experience preferred

3+ years of inventory management leadership experience in an order fulfillment (pick, pack, and ship) environment, with a 5,000+ SKU base preferred

Previous experience with WMS (AS400) preferred

Prior experience with web based B2C, B2B, and B2DC fulfillment and in-depth knowledge of parcel shipping requirements and programs preferred

Knowledge of managing seasonal/promotional volume swings (operational and staffing perspective) preferred

Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools preferred

Capabilities

Effective decision-making abilities

Hands-on prioritization and time management skills

Strategic leadership skills

Strong analytical and team-building skills

Ability to drive change

Physical & Mental Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee requires the ability to:

Hear, read and comprehend, write, and communicate

Continuously sit, type, and perform repetitive wrist motion

Occasionally stand, walk, bend, squat/kneel, twist/turn or reach

Focus (with or without corrective lenses) to see close and distant, along with depth perception capabilities

The physical demands herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OUR VALUES

Pillared on our core values, we strive for collective growth and reaching our highest potential. We are dedicated to helping our teammates experience fulfillment through their individual strengths and innovative ideas.

Respect | Give and it will be given.

We treat others as we want to be treated. We cannot control events, but we can control our response. We build respect through honesty, fairness, and integrity.

Trust | Earned over time.

We do what we say we will do. We are clear, direct, and honest. We seek to understand and be understood.

Team | Accomplish more together.

We work hard toward a common goal. We desire to make everyone successful. We achieve the best results as a team.

Opportunity | Realize your potential.

We believe all people have significance and potential. We understand work and life are integrated and we value both. We strive to make an impact in the world around us.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

ODW Logistics is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at ODW Logistics are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. ODW Logistics will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, success profile characteristics or qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.