Inventory Control Manager

Halperns Steak and Seafood•Baltimore, MD

About The Position

The Inventory Control Manager manages the total inventory control process and function, ensuring current and accurate inventories for all items. The role uses established systems, processes, and best practices to coordinate and support inventory, spoilage, liquidation, and slot management for the assigned division. The manager oversees inventory records, policies, counts, audits, reconciliations, adjustments, and reporting. The role also manages physical inventory procedures, loss-prevention efforts, damaged and returned product handling, discrepancy research, shrinkage, receiving, and product rotation. The manager interviews, trains, coaches, monitors, and develops staff, and works with Human Resources when appropriate on disciplinary matters. Other duties may be assigned. The position is based in Baltimore, Maryland. Employees in warehouse positions must be able to perceive auditory warning signals associated with warehouse equipment and operational risks.

Requirements

Two years of previous inventory experience.
One year of previous leadership experience.
Written, verbal, organizational, and communication skills, as well as problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to prepare and deliver presentations and speak at minor functions as a departmental representative.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently or within a team environment.
Mathematical knowledge sufficient to calculate figures and apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.
Ability to develop solutions to a variety of complex problems, referring to established precedents and policies as appropriate.
Ability, as a warehouse-position employee, to immediately perceive auditory warning signals such as bells, alarms, and horns warning of equipment movement, mechanical abnormalities, and similar risks.
Knowledge of spreadsheet, word-processing, presentation, email, and internet software applications.
A proven capability to perform the essential functions, demonstrated through an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or relevant work experience, may be considered in lieu of the specified education and experience requirements.
Applicants must provide their most recent employment experience for their application to be considered complete.

Responsibilities

Manage and update inventory records and daily activities to maintain effective and accurate inventory procedures.
Create and implement efficient inventory policies and procedures.
Maintain inventory records to help detect shortages.
Develop reports and documentation supporting accurate inventory counts, including audit, count, and adjustment records.
Evaluate cycle counts and make system adjustments as needed; reconcile inventory and make necessary adjustments.
Coordinate monthly physical inventory procedures, assume responsibility for physical inventories, communicate timing, and establish cutoff dates.
Help develop and implement inventory loss-prevention programs and ensure warehouse personnel know proper procedures.
Establish and implement processes to account for and properly handle damaged, defective, and returned products through dumping, salvaging, or returning them to stock.
Search for products within the system as needed and investigate root causes of inventory discrepancies.
Adjust records to reflect discrepancies between actual product and inventory records.
Direct appropriate action for products that are not in saleable condition.
Manage shrinkage related to cycle counts, product damage, receiving adjustments, vendor issues, and expired merchandise.
Manage receiving and product rotation procedures and processes.
Interview, train, coach, monitor, mentor, motivate, and develop employees; initiate follow-through on disciplinary action and partner with Human Resources when appropriate.
Adhere to the organization’s mission, cornerstone values, and applicable practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.