Inventory Manager

Livetrends Design Group LLC•Apopka, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring all inventory control and receiving processes to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient inventory transactions. This role involves performing inventory analysis and management to maintain accuracy and support operational requirements, conducting daily inventory activities such as cycle counts and physical inventory counts, and managing physical inventory across the Apopka campus and designated partner locations. The Inventory Manager will maintain inventory integrity within the ERP system, develop and improve inventory control procedures, and coordinate cycle count programs. This position requires investigating inventory discrepancies, resolving negative inventory balances, and leading and supervising inventory team members. The role also involves generating and analyzing inventory reports, monitoring inventory levels for replenishment planning, analyzing inventory data for trends and improvements, and developing and reporting key performance indicators (KPIs). The Inventory Manager will directly supervise the daily activities of the Inventory and Receiving teams, providing coaching and training, and will partner with various departments to ensure accurate inventory transactions and efficient material flow.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Logistics, or a related field preferred.
Minimum of three (3) years of inventory management experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution environment.
Experience working with SAP or a comparable Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is required.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and reporting.
Forklift certification, or the ability to obtain certification upon hire.
Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining inventory accuracy.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify process improvement opportunities.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and deadlines.
Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments while managing competing priorities.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and monitor all inventory control and receiving processes to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient inventory transactions.
Perform inventory analysis and management to maintain inventory accuracy and support operational requirements.
Conduct daily inventory activities, including cycle counts, physical inventory counts, recounts, and inventory audits in accordance with company procedures.
Manage physical inventory across the Apopka campus and designated partner locations.
Maintain inventory integrity across multiple units of measure within the ERP system.
Develop, review, and continuously improve inventory control procedures and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Coordinate and oversee cycle count programs for all raw materials and inventory classifications.
Investigate inventory discrepancies, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Monitor and resolve negative inventory balances in a timely manner.
Lead and supervise inventory team members, ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and inventory control standards.
Generate, maintain, and analyze inventory reports using SAP or the company's ERP system.
Monitor inventory levels of raw materials and supplies to identify shortages and support replenishment planning.
Analyze inventory data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities to improve inventory accuracy and control systems.
Develop, monitor, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) on a weekly and monthly basis to measure inventory performance and operational effectiveness.
Directly supervising the daily activities of the Inventory and Receiving teams, providing coaching, training, and performance feedback.
Partner with Operations, Purchasing, Production, and Accounting to ensure accurate inventory transactions and efficient material flow throughout the organization.