Inventory Control Area Manager- USA Parkway

Tellworks Communications•Sparks, NV

24d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an energetic self-starter to join our team. The Inventory Control Manager is responsible for providing leadership for inventory activities, including inventory audits and or physical inventory, standards setting, and variance reporting and analysis. The IC Manager maintains and improves the integrity of the inventory processes and systems. The IC Manager proactively monitors key indicators, communicates and resolves problems preventing significant negative financial disclosures. The IC Manager coaches all warehouse associates and encourages a culture of ownership and accountability. The IC Manager leads projects as needed to improve inventory processes and ensures up-to-date account reconciliations.

Requirements

Five years’ experience, including two years in a supervisory role; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Inventory control experience in a distribution center or high-volume 3rd party warehouse or cross-dock.
Prior WMS experience required.
Strong process documentation, procedure, and quality background.
Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
Establish priorities, multi-task and detail oriented.
Must be able to move about the warehouse to access product, machinery and assist others
Must be able to move and place cartons on pallets weighing up to 60 pounds
Must be able to bend downward using legs at knee
Must be able to communicate, detect, converse with, discern, convey, express oneself and exchange accurate information
Must be reliable and dedicated to good attendance
Must be available to occasionally work overtime, as required
Must be adaptable to changing work tasks and workload
Must be dedicated to working safely
Must be dedicated to delivering outstanding customer service
Must be able to read, write, and speak English

Nice To Haves

SAP experience preferred, but not required
ISO 9000+ related experience preferred
SOX SOC1/SOC2 related experience preferred

Responsibilities

Direct and/or supervise all associates handling inventory management functions
Effectively manage internal inventory control processes and appropriately handle exceptions
Work with all department managers to identify and understand key projects, initiatives and workloads
Lead and direct regular efforts to verify inventory
Lead, facilitate, and oversee the execution of daily inventory policies, procedures, analysis and reporting to meet facility inventory metrics including scheduled velocity profile reviews, customer forecast reviews and inventory activity-based slotting
Establish best practice inventory measures including tracking, reporting, and root cause analysis
Work with security to establish and adhere to loss prevention policies and procedures
Create efficient and accurate inventory management procedures. Assessment of procedures conducted to drive continues improvement and maintain best in class status
Reconcile inventories and coordinate annual physical inventory procedures
Plan and implement a recovery program to ensure all defective product is accounted for & handled properly
Manage inventory quality and accuracy assurance programs, including weekly and monthly reports
Develop a program to audit returns and move returned product to its proper location
Ensures Department maintains accurate records to help facilitate shortage detection
Develop all necessary reports and documentation to facilitate accurate inventory counts. Ensures all weekly and monthly reports are delivered accurately and on time.