Inventory Control Manager II

DPDHL•Annville, PA

7d•$70,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Control Manager II provides senior leadership, direction, and strategy for the Inventory Control team, enabling execution of commercial and operational deliverables under the client service agreement. The role develops customer relationships and operational partnerships to promote continuous improvement and operational excellence in inventory control management. The position sets strategic direction for supply chain and solution initiatives related to Inventory Control and Inventory Planning; develops proactive approaches to anticipate and mitigate risks involving inventory and client assets; and develops methods for analyzing data and applying relevant inventory-control practices. It ensures inventory-control KPIs in the commercial agreement are met, supports accurate accounting and reporting of client assets, and helps ensure the right products are available in the right place at the right time. The manager oversees customer inventory-control accuracy and shrink requirements, site inventory processes and systems, and documentation needed for customer or regulatory audits. The role also manages hourly and exempt associates, promotes a safe and fair work environment, conducts performance and development planning, enforces company policies, and leads efforts to manage turnover.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 4 years of Inventory Control experience.
At least 3 years of logistics industry experience.
At least 3 years of management experience; unit-pick environment and large-company experience preferred.
At least 1 year of client relationship, staff management, and objective-setting experience.
Staff management and objective-setting skills.
Experience developing metrics and reporting across cross-functional leadership.
Knowledge of systems such as JDA, Manhattan WMS, DMPLUS, or SAP.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to the audience.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a unit-pick environment.
Experience working for a large company.

Responsibilities

Provide senior leadership, direction, and strategy for the Inventory Control team to deliver commercial and operational commitments under the client service agreement.
Develop and progress customer relationships and operational partnerships that support continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Set strategic direction for supply chain and solution initiatives involving Inventory Control and Inventory Planning.
Develop proactive strategies to anticipate and mitigate inventory-control risks and issues involving client assets.
Develop methods for analyzing data and determine how to apply them to inventory control and client asset management.
Ensure adherence to Inventory Control KPIs outlined in the commercial agreement.
Monitor and report customer inventory-control accuracy, shrink requirements, and service-level agreements to site leadership in a timely manner.
Maximize site inventory-process and system performance to maintain care, custody, and control of customer inventory; inventory accuracy; and proper use of information technology.
Provide documentation to customers and customer financial-statement or regulatory auditors to support 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.
Communicate, administer, and enforce company policies at appropriate levels.
Take an active leadership role in managing turnover to the appropriate level.