Inventory Control Manager

franke•Smyrna, TN

10d

About The Position

SUMMARY Manages Inventory Control personnel and work processes and projects within the Warehouse. Coordinates material obsolescence handling and prevention. Plans, establishes, implements, and maintains a quality assurance program to ensure the highest possible degree of quality assurance for our internal and external customers. Provides routine reporting.

Requirements

Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, regulations, and strategies to promote a safe environment.
Intermediate Language Skills - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Intermediate Mathematical Skills - Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
High Reasoning Skills - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills - MS Word, MS Excel, PBS, ADP
Other Abilities - Ability to perform root-cause analysis on quality related issues and effect positive corrective actions
BS/BA degree (Experience may substitute for Education)
Minimum 3 years’ experience in warehouse or inventory control environment
Forklift certification as needed

Responsibilities

Developing, implementing, and maintaining new and/or established inventory control processes, procedures, and work methods in accordance with industry standards, department and company objectives, and policies and requirements
Managing and coordinating regular cycle counts and cycle counters
Coordinating material obsolescence handling and prevention with other departments
Maintaining communication and coordinating with the appropriate person(s) and/or department(s) to continuously improve inventory accuracy and maintain awareness of current activities and issues
Managing, preparing, and conducting physical inventories
Compiling KPI’s on operational performance and Warehouse productivity
Working to improve operational performance by managing the slotting of parts in the Warehouse
Developing, implementing, and maintaining new and/or established quality assurance processes, procedures, and work methods in accordance with industry standards, department and company objectives, and policies and requirements
Maintaining quality assurance records
Taking corrective action as required in maintaining the above
Coordinates, with Human Resources, all aspects of employee relations including but not limited to, employee interviewing, hiring, coaching, counseling, disciplinary action, complaints, scheduling, training and development, etc.
Reliable attendance is required
Other duties as assigned
Ability to travel