Inventory Control Manager (Perishable)

Murray s Cheese•New York, NY

About The Position

As Inventory Control Manager, with a major focus on perishable foods, you will develop and implement strategies to optimize perishable stock levels, support the analysis of data to forecast demand, and collaborate with teams to ensure accurate inventory counts and efficient flow of goods. Key responsibilities are managing inventory systems, supporting lot traceability, collaborating with cross-functional teams, overseeing audits, and driving continuous improvement to meet organizational goals. The Inventory Control Manager will partner with the Quality Assurance/Food Safety team to ensure that we are selling safe, quality food. Who You Are Strategic: Your backup plans have backup plans! You are always thinking a few steps ahead, retaining a clear focus on what is best for the organization and what is in line with company goals. Emotional Intelligence: You are empathetic and understand the depth of people and how to communicate & collaborate with each one individually. You are self-aware and manage stress and conflict without trouble. Natural Leader: You are always the most ethical person in the room, addressing and resolving all employees and operational issues. You motivate high performance from your team and develop your team into future leaders. Enthusiastic: You have passion for our perishable products and are always looking to develop your knowledge to coach the teams to continued success.

Requirements

3+ years’ experience in perishable food inventory control [JF2]
Strong organization, communication & collaboration skills
Ability to work with all levels of the organization, delegate and hold teams accountable.
Proficient in inventory management software and spreadsheets; NetSuite experience preferred.
Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities to identify trends and make recommendations.
College degree or equivalent education or training
Open availability, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

Strategy & Policy: Develop and implement perishable inventory control policies, procedures, and strategies to align with business objectives.
Data Analysis & Forecasting: Analyze inventory data, identify trends, and use forecasting models to support demand prediction and optimize stock levels.
Inventory Management: Oversee day-to-day inventory operations, including stock tracking, lot traceability, reconciliation, and audits to ensure accuracy.
Team Leadership: Mentor and train location staff in inventory best practices, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams (e.g., sales, operations) to ensure smooth operations and optimal inventory flow.
System Implementation: Implement and maintain inventory management tools and systems for tracking, analysis, and reporting.
Process Improvement: Identify and implement cost-saving measures and best practices to enhance efficiency and reduce expenses within the inventory process.
Reporting: Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide reports to management on inventory accuracy and efficiency.
Quality Assurance and Food Safety: Supports Food Safety team in all food safety procedures. Ensures the proper rotation of items in the warehouse and that all food safety policies are being adhered to by all team members.
Participates in ongoing education to update job knowledge.
Other tasks as assigned.