Manager, Inventory Control and Compliance
About The Position
This is how you WOW: Achieve and maintain inventory accuracy of 98.0%+ across all stocking locations through cycle counting programs, root-cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions. Design, execute, and continuously improve daily/weekly cycle count schedules, discrepancy investigations, and reconciliation processes. Proactively identify, manage, and dispose of obsolete, excess, and slow-moving inventory; establish obsolescence reserves and drive write-off, liquidation or RTV processes in collaboration with Finance and Procurement teams. Analyze demand patterns, collaborate with Planning and Production teams to align inventory with forecasts, and prevent overstock/stock-out conditions. Own all inventory-related KPIs (accuracy, shrinkage, turns, days-on-hand, obsolete %, fill rate, etc.) and present performance trends to senior leadership. Prepare and present weekly/monthly dashboards, ad-hoc reports, and cycle counting inventory results It would be WOW if you would bring this in: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, or related field strongly preferred. 7+ years of progressive inventory control/warehouse experience may substitute for a Degree. 7–10+ years in inventory control, receiving, and warehouse operations within distribution or e-commerce fulfillment. ● Minimum 3–5 years in a supervisory/managerial role leading teams. ● Proven track record of achieving and sustaining inventory accuracy goals and significant reductions in obsolete inventory and shrinkage. ● Hands-on experience with major WMS (Manhattan, HighJump, SAP EWM, Blue Yonder, etc.) and ERP systems (SAP strongly preferred). Our Kärcher WOW-package: Medical, Dental, and Vision plan Paid Holidays (11 per year) Flexible PTO for exempt employees; generous PTO for non-exempt employees HSA, FSA and 401K matching plans Paid sick time, as well as short and long term disability insurance Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and reach with arms and hands. Standing for 8 hours and frequent walking required. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually high, proper protective equipment is required. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. These may be added, removed, changed or reassigned as needed to accommodate business requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer – M/F/Disabled/Veteran So: Wanna WOW with us? Simply upload your resume online and leave your contact information. We look forward to getting to know you!
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, or related field strongly preferred.
- 7+ years of progressive inventory control/warehouse experience may substitute for a Degree.
- 7–10+ years in inventory control, receiving, and warehouse operations within distribution or e-commerce fulfillment.
- Minimum 3–5 years in a supervisory/managerial role leading teams.
- Proven track record of achieving and sustaining inventory accuracy goals and significant reductions in obsolete inventory and shrinkage.
- Hands-on experience with major WMS (Manhattan, HighJump, SAP EWM, Blue Yonder, etc.) and ERP systems (SAP strongly preferred).
Responsibilities
- Achieve and maintain inventory accuracy of 98.0%+ across all stocking locations through cycle counting programs, root-cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions.
- Design, execute, and continuously improve daily/weekly cycle count schedules, discrepancy investigations, and reconciliation processes.
- Proactively identify, manage, and dispose of obsolete, excess, and slow-moving inventory; establish obsolescence reserves and drive write-off, liquidation or RTV processes in collaboration with Finance and Procurement teams.
- Analyze demand patterns, collaborate with Planning and Production teams to align inventory with forecasts, and prevent overstock/stock-out conditions.
- Own all inventory-related KPIs (accuracy, shrinkage, turns, days-on-hand, obsolete %, fill rate, etc.) and present performance trends to senior leadership.
- Prepare and present weekly/monthly dashboards, ad-hoc reports, and cycle counting inventory results
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision plan
- Paid Holidays (11 per year)
- Flexible PTO for exempt employees; generous PTO for non-exempt employees
- HSA, FSA and 401K matching plans
- Paid sick time, as well as short and long term disability insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
