Inventory Control Manager

US LBM•Roanoke, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Control Manager oversees the Inventory Control Specialists and Inventory Control Clerks and has multiple location responsibilities. This role is responsible for overseeing a team of 4+ associates (direct & indirect reports), including hiring and termination decisions, setting goals, communicating expectations, providing performance feedback, and overseeing budget accountability.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
4-6 years of inventory control experience with strong knowledge of products and application required.
1-3 years of experience in an operational staff position required.
Must have experience using Microsoft Office and trend procurement procedures.
Must have strong interpersonal communication and writing skills.
Must be highly organized and be willing to work as a team and help motivate others.
Must have an excellent attendance history with a work ethic to match.
Proficiency in leadership duties including excellent professional communication skills and an ability to motivate a team in a challenging and fast-paced environment.
Excellent teamwork & customer relationships.

Responsibilities

Oversee the Inventory Specialists including scheduling, training, performance reviews, and other HR functions.
Review and approve all cycle counts, inventory adjustments, short shipments and returns.
Oversee the receiving process for all products at the location.
Oversee the purchasing of non-PO manufacturing products and non-stock items that will not be purchased by the Purchasing Department, Outside Sales Reps, Inside Sales Reps or Management.
Communicate with management on all cycle count variances to find root cause of problems and to keep the problem from reoccurring.
Notify management of any inventory adjustment due to damage, short shipment, returns or for any other reason.
Run the bi-annual and fiscal inventory for the location and complete cycle counts as requested by management.
Notify management or request new product code set-ups.
Work with any vendor that has been established to provide the company with a location Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI).
Maintain a working knowledge of all products manufactured in store and how they are assembled.
Work with management and the purchasing department to minimize or eliminate excess and obsolete stock and non-stock inventory.
Work with supplier reps and/or the purchasing department to manage damaged and defective products to return the product, or to obtain a credit for the Division.
Manage excessive product allocations that occur from the Order Entry process.
Manage quality control functions and work with teams to address issues, reduce defects and improve overall product quality.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with all policies and standards.
Adheres to Company’s commitment to workplace safety.