Inventory Manager

Cencora • Indianapolis, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today! Job Details Location: This position is located onsite at our facility in Whitestown, IN. There is no option for remote or hybrid work. This role is supporting our AmerisourceBergen business, which offers supply chain services to healthcare providers and health systems in the United States. Under general supervision of the Director of Operations, responsible for maintaining all records relative to the Distribution Center’s inventory and ensuring proper inventory levels to meet customer needs. Oversees the control of inventory by providing communication on inventory issues between Customer Service, Inventory Control, Management, Receiving, Suppliers, other Distribution Centers and Procurement. Manages inventory in a facility exceeding $2 billion in annual revenue, PkMS or advanced warehouse distribution technology, more than 500 primary customers and exceeding 50,000 lines per day. This position is categorized as compliance critical and, as such, requires and is assigned specific responsibility for ensuring continual and proper compliance with all division, corporate and regulatory requirements. Maintains integrity of the physical inventory by location. Analyzes and monitors the financial and operational impact of inventory adjustments. Establishes and manages cycle count programs to maintain inventory balance. Researches transaction history to determine the source of inventory variances and order filling errors. Researches potential quantity variances as identified by accounts payable. Generates active locations for new items. Recommends merchandise movement based on velocity report. Executes inventory transfers and reassigns active locations resulting from SlotInfo analysis. Ensures compliance with corporate shelf-life policies. Supports compliance with all appropriate policies, procedures, safety rules and DEA regulations. Ensures proper classification and storage of inventory. Effectively queries inventory and all order-related transaction history. Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with Distribution Center associates. Responsible for motivating and managing the activities of the Inventory Control Clerks. Responsible for the selection, training and performance management of the Inventory Control Clerks. Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Requires broad training in fields such as business administration, accountancy, sales, marketing, computer sciences or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a four year bachelor's degree program or equivalent combination of experience and education
• Normally requires a minimum of four (4) years directly related and progressively responsible experience, including two (2) years at a supervisory level
• Detailed understanding of all warehouse practices and procedures
• Comprehensive understanding of PkMS transaction history and product flow
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills; attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to implement processes resulting in satisfactory audit practices
• Strong decision making skills
• Excellent problem solving skills; ability to resolve inventory issues effectively and efficiently
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

• DEA Regulation experience preferred
• SOX Compliance experience preferred
• DSCSA experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintaining all records relative to the Distribution Center’s inventory
• Ensuring proper inventory levels to meet customer needs
• Overseeing the control of inventory by providing communication on inventory issues between Customer Service, Inventory Control, Management, Receiving, Suppliers, other Distribution Centers and Procurement
• Maintaining integrity of the physical inventory by location
• Analyzing and monitoring the financial and operational impact of inventory adjustments
• Establishing and managing cycle count programs to maintain inventory balance
• Researching transaction history to determine the source of inventory variances and order filling errors
• Researching potential quantity variances as identified by accounts payable
• Generating active locations for new items
• Recommending merchandise movement based on velocity report
• Executing inventory transfers and reassigning active locations resulting from SlotInfo analysis
• Ensuring compliance with corporate shelf-life policies
• Supporting compliance with all appropriate policies, procedures, safety rules and DEA regulations
• Ensuring proper classification and storage of inventory
• Effectively querying inventory and all order-related transaction history
• Establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with Distribution Center associates
• Responsible for motivating and managing the activities of the Inventory Control Clerks
• Responsible for the selection, training and performance management of the Inventory Control Clerks
• Performing related duties as assigned

Benefits

• In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness.
• This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave.
• To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level