Graduate Fellowship: Interim Inventory Manager

Mid-Ohio Food Collective•Grove City, OH

About The Position

Mid-Ohio Food Collective (MOFC), dedicated to ending hunger in central and eastern Ohio, is seeking a highly motivated, analytical, and process-driven Graduate Fellow to serve as Interim Inventory Manager. This is a 12-month appointment beginning in February 2027. The role offers hands-on leadership experience managing large-scale warehouse inventory operations, leading a team, and applying supply chain methodologies to support regional food security. The position manages warehouse inventory and receiving, supports distribution programs, supervises an Inventory Coordinator and Customer Service Specialist, and works with leadership on reporting and process improvements. The role operates in a combined warehouse and office setting, with exposure to varying temperatures, including cold storage and freezers. Equipment safety training is required. The job posting notes that duties are not exhaustive and may be modified to reflect organizational needs. MOFC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. Pre-employment drug screening includes marijuana (THC); a positive result is treated like a positive result for other unauthorized controlled substances.

Requirements

Be enrolled in, or be a recent graduate of, a Master's degree program in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration (MBA), Operations Management, or a related field.
Have experience or coursework with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), database management, and advanced Microsoft Excel.
Demonstrate strong data analysis and presentation capabilities.
Have working knowledge of inventory control practices, including SOPs/GWPs.
Have strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Be able to work in a combined warehouse and office setting.
Be comfortable with moderate physical activity in varying temperature conditions, including cold storage and freezers.
Undergo equipment safety training.

Responsibilities

Manage and direct daily receipt and monitoring of warehouse inventory.
Oversee cycle counts, product rotation, hold and special-order tracking, and inventory database maintenance using WMS tools.
Support the warehouse inventory team and directly supervise an Inventory Coordinator and Customer Service Specialist.
Oversee product receipt and allocation for TEFAP, USDA, Feeding America, and local donor distribution programs.
Coordinate product recall procedures when necessary.
Manage inbound delivery schedules, dock operations, and receiving workflows.
Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and fiscal year-end inventory reports.
Partner with leadership to identify slow-moving stock, reduce waste, and recommend workflow improvements.
Lead weekly warehouse safety meetings and ensure compliance with food safety certifications and operational guidelines.
Perform other job-related activities or functions requested by the manager, subject to reasonable accommodation.