Inventory Manager - Suffolk, VA

DART ENTITIES•Suffolk, VA

10d•$80,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Inventory Manager ensures business operations have adequate materials through inventory, quality, and process management. This role requires reliable record keeping, attention to detail, and a business-minded approach. The manager oversees inventory and quality activities, leads a team of Inventory/Quality Clerks, and works with internal teams and customers to resolve distribution and process issues. The role drives accuracy, process compliance, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement across warehouse operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Analytical skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to implement processes that result in satisfactory audit practices.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Oracle/SAP, and Outlook.
Lean knowledge.

Responsibilities

Track results and report metrics for inventory- and quality-related events.
Manage a team of Inventory/Quality Clerks supporting the inventory function.
Develop and implement the facility's cycle-count process.
Analyze, reconcile, and process inventory adjustments.
Maintain 99% inventory accuracy.
Investigate overages and shortages in inbound and outbound shipments.
Provide a high level of customer satisfaction to internal and external customers regarding discrepancies.
Evaluate space utilization and SKU velocity.
Lead the annual physical inventory.
Own warehouse internal and external quality and process programs.
Drive process compliance among warehouse salary, hourly, and contract-services teams of 200+ employees.
Work with IT, Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics, customers, inventory, and operations teams to identify and resolve distribution and related issues that drive process defects.
Focus on damage reduction, inventory accuracy, shipment accuracy, manufacturing defect resolution, and overall customer delivery satisfaction.
Drive technology and lean initiatives to reduce waste and improve quality through continuous improvement and operational compliance.
Create and foster a culture of continuous improvement, compliance, and accountability.