Inventory Management - Contractor - L3

LanceSoft•Camden, NJ

About The Position

Responsible for planning, controlling, and managing inventory-related activities, including inventory control, shipping and receiving, storage, and traffic analysis of materials or finished goods for sales warehouses, distribution centers, and factory mixing points. The role supports sales and distribution demand by analyzing inventory levels and positioning, planned production, and sales forecasts; managing stock liquidation and transfers based on cost, age, and demand; and initiating immediate action when items are out of stock. Ensures materials are received from appropriate vendors, delivered to inventory or finished goods, packaged to specifications, and shipped on time. Coordinates material availability with production schedules and product shipments with marketing schedules. Coordinates and consolidates domestic and international systems to support shipments. May analyze company or customer needs and transportation methods, audit carrier costs and performance, and select efficient transportation options. Interprets shipping laws, rules, and regulations and prepares applications for import/export control certifications and licenses. This experienced professional role requires proficient knowledge of the job area and practical project-management knowledge. The incumbent may manage projects or processes under general supervision, communicates operational practices and procedures to internal and external contacts, recommends system and process improvements, and works toward operational targets for programs and projects with moderate impact on departmental results.

Requirements

Proficient knowledge of the job area.
Practical knowledge of project management.

Responsibilities

Plan, control, and manage inventory control, shipping and receiving, storage, and traffic analysis activities.
Analyze inventory levels and positioning, planned production, and sales forecasts.
Oversee stock liquidation and transfers based on cost, age, and demand.
Initiate immediate actions in out-of-stock situations.
Ensure materials are received from appropriate vendors, delivered to inventory or finished goods, packaged according to specifications, and shipped on time.
Ensure materials are available to meet production schedules and products are shipped according to marketing schedules.
Coordinate and consolidate domestic and international systems to support shipments.
Analyze company or customer needs and transportation methods, and audit carrier costs and performance to select efficient transportation options, as needed.
Interpret shipping laws, rules, and regulations, and prepare applications for import/export control certifications and licenses.
Manage projects or processes with general supervision, as applicable.
Explain and interpret operational processes, practices, and procedures to internal and external contacts.
Recommend enhancements to systems and processes.
Work toward operational targets for specific programs and projects.