Inventory Control Manager

Materials ManagerReporting to the Director of Manufacturing, the Materials Manager will be responsible for the management of the Inventory Control and Shipping/Receiving functions and the development of their respective teams.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThis list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.Direct and coordinate the flow of all raw materials, components, and supplies needed to produce finished product.Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with all employees.Perform accurate periodic and annual physical inventory counts by implementing and managing, in conjunction with Finance, an inventory control system capable of identifying discrepancies and taking corrective action to prevent future inconsistencies.Coordinate and work with other internal departments to ensure on-time delivery and other objectives.Analysis including but not limited to customer demand, supplier demand, inventory status reporting, manufacturing variance reporting, safety stock/Kanban and other business data.Establish and maintain relevant KPIs to drive measureable improvement and accountability.Participation and support of supplier development activities.Provide training and error resolution for ERP operators.Root Cause Analysis of inventory discrepancies and implementation of long-term solutions.Research excess and obsolete inventory to provide input to Controller.Ensure adherence to all shipping documentation standards and regulations in conjunction with Trade Compliance department.Other responsibilities as assigned.QualificationsMinimum Associate's Degree and 3-5 years directly related experience in a management/supervisory role.Large-scale ERP software knowledge.Strong verbal and written communication.Possess a familiarity with basic accounting practices.Experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel using simple macros, pivot tables, lookups, validation, etc.Benefit PackageTwo (2) weeks of vacation, on an accrual systemHealth, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance after 30 days of employment on the 1st of the month10 Paid Holidays401K Plan with company match (50% up to 5%)Company Health Savings Account contributions ($500-$1800)Sign-On Bonus $500Maternity/Paternity PayPaid time off for birthdaysChildcare reimbursementGym ReimbursementFun Activities & Prizes throughout the yearPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here 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.AROW is an Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Employer and complies with Federal and State/Provincial regulations at all U.S. and Canadian locations.