Inventory Manager

GEODIS • Plainfield, IN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a 4 year college or university
• Minimum 4 years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience
• Experience managing inventory and shrink goals for customers
• Experience with food grade product and lot managing all with expiration date control
• Experience training, evaluating, motivating and leading a team of 15 – 25 employees across three shifts and multi-locations
• Experience managing and owning annual Physical Inventories through research and root cause analysis
• Experience related to managing and reporting to an annual shrink allowance
• Knowledge of financial information as it relates to adjustments and write-offs
• PC literate and proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations
• Ability to write routine reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exits
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

Nice To Haves

• Experience with data warehousing, ETL processes, and big data solutions is a plus. (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery)

Responsibilities

• Trains and manages the inventory team in one or multiple accounts
• Leads employees to execute Quarterly and A/B/C cycle counts on time while conducting root cause analysis, reporting and trend data in support of organizational DPPM and cycle count accuracy KPIs
• Traces history of items to determine reasons for discrepancies between WMS system and floor counts and recommends and follows through on actions to resolve discrepancies
• Analyzes defect trends and works with operations team to implement action plans to improve processes and behaviors, in an effort to prevent additional defects
• Coordinates and executes daily reporting to ensure accurate and current inventory records
• Ensures assigned accounts have the right tools and resources to meet company goals
• Partners with engineering to implement and maintain proper layout of warehouse and product placement, reviews and provides a consistent slotting strategy that continually addresses the pick front needs of operations
• Monitors and ensures facility key performance indicators (KPI) are met in a timely and cost effective manner to ensure the profitability and productivity of the distribution center
• Leads through example in maintaining the safety and 5S physical properties of the multi-site operations
• Works with customer on requested projects and inquiries. Effectively communicates results to customer and campus and regional leadership.
• Participates in monthly business reviews and provides Inventory Control results and any actions being taken to improve

Benefits

• Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app.
• Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through FirstStop Health available first day of employment!
• Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
• 401k match
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
• Employee discounts
• Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
• Free financial wellness programs
• Daycare discount program
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community

What This Job Offers

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