he Inventory Control Manager is responsible for monitoring and reporting on our company’s inventory levels per Service Level agreement with our clients. This role will be responsible for managing inventory tracking systems, reviewing levels of supplies, and performing a daily analysis to partner with operations to improve inventory measures.
Principal Responsibilities:
(The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all expectations.):
- Maintains inventory data integrity and tracks accuracy of inventory.
- Research root cause of inventory discrepancies by extracting data and using supplier inventory data.
- Evaluates data and metrics to improve inventory control and operational procedures.
- Designs, implements, tests internal controls, documentation, reporting, training, systems, and solutions to drive inventory accuracy.
- Establishes partnership with client and operations to build inventory accuracy.
- Develops and maintains cycle counts activities/annual count by leading counting activities, variance reporting and reconciliation of counting cycle
- Challenges the status quo by developing and recommending modification to existing processes and methodologies with a constant focus on continuous improvement
- Develops, manages, and implements weekly analysis reporting
- Ensures compliance with Health and Safety procedures and practices.
- Supervises of all direct and indirect staff
The individual in this position must be capable of performing all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Role Components:
Scope of Knowledge, Work & Experience
Leader: Applies or develops advanced knowledge of discipline/specialization and a broad business perspective, as well as prior supervisory experience
Decision Making & Impact
Leader: Makes independent day-to-day decisions related to schedules and daily operations, in alignment with functional procedures. Provides input to more senior leadership for budgetary purposes, policy proposals, and tactics to improve efficiency
Leadership & Autonomy
Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve goals results in additional costs and personnel, and serious delays in overall schedules.
Complexity & Problem Solving
Frequently interact with subordinates, customers, and/or functional peer managers. May interact with senior management. Interactions normally involve matters between functional areas, other company divisions or units, or customers.
(The following minimum requirements are normal guidelines and should not constrain the advancement of otherwise qualified personnel):
This is a management position. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required. Exceptional interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills required. Generally, prefer 3-5 years of related supervisory or management experience. Experience with inventory management software and forecasting, and communication with all levels of internal and external customers strongly preferred. Product and inventory management certification a plus.
Benefits:
Medical
We offer a number of plans for a variety of health care services and supplies, including preventative care, inpatient and outpatient services and prescription drugs.
Vision
The option for separate vision coverage for eye exams, frames, and contact lenses.
Dental
The option for separate dental coverage to cover preventative major and basic dental services.
401(k)
The company offers a pre-tax 401(k) contribution plan with a company match.
Direct Deposit
We offer direct deposit to all employees.
Holidays
On a calendar year basis, the Company pays all employees 6 major holidays, including New Year's Days, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.
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