Inventory Control Manager I

DPDHL•Memphis, TN

12d•$85,000 - $150,000

About The Position

To provide senior leadership, direction and strategy for the Inventory Control team that will enable and facilitate the execution of the outlined commercial and operational deliverables relative to the service agreement with the client. The Senior Inventory Control leader will also be responsible for developing and progressing key customer relationships and operational partnerships necessary to drive and support an atmosphere of continuous improvement and operational excellence as it relates to inventory control management. Business benefits of the role: Ensuring the right product is in the right place at the right time to meet customer demand and maintain service level agreements as outlined in the commercials Improve overall inventory accuracy, accountability and reporting achieved by ensuring best practice process and procedures are in place Minimize and mitigate risk exposure to DHL and the client by improving the focus on inventory control and its financial benefits ensuring accurate accounting for our client’s assets Responsible for setting the strategic direction for supply chain and solution initiatives revolving around Inventory Control and Inventory Planning Develops proactive strategies to anticipate and mitigate issues and risks with respect to inventory control and the management of the client’s assets Develops new and innovative methods of analyzing data and determines which methods to apply inventory control and the management of. Responsible for ensuring adherence to Inventory Control KPI outlined in the commercial agreement are met.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 4 years Inventory Control experience, Required
3+ years logistics industry experience, Required
3+ years management experience (unit pick environment, large company preferred, Required
1+ years client relationship, staff mgmt & objective setting experience, Required
Staff management & Objective Setting, Required
Metric development and reporting across cross functional leadership, Required
Knowledge of systems such as JDA, Manhattan WMS, DMPLUS, SAP, etc., Required
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, Required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to the audience, Required

Responsibilities

Ensure customer inventory control accuracy and shrink contractual requirements / service level agreements are monitored and reported timely to site leadership.
Maximize the performance of the site inventory processes and system to ensure:
Care, custody, and control of customer inventory
Accuracy (to floor and customer book)
Proper utilization of information technology
Provide required documentation to customer, customer’s financial statement auditor or appropriate regulatory auditor in support of compliance requirements
Ensure a safe, secure, clean and fair work environment for associates
Manage site hourly and exempt associates
Conduct associate performance reviews, individual development plans and succession plans
Ensure company policies are communicated, administered, and enforced at appropriate levels
Take an active leadership role in managing turnover to the appropriate level