Manager, Inventory Control

Genuine Parts Company • Birmingham, AL

33d

About The Position

The Inventory Control Manager is responsible for leading the strategy for the Inventory team and company towards continuous improvement of working capital performance and inventory accuracy across North America. The manager is accountable to reviewing and updating policies, processes and procedures ensuring SOX compliance and operational inventory efficiency. The manager is charged with enhancing and keeping up-to-date business intelligence dashboards (Power Bi) shared with company leaders throughout the organization to lead data based inventory management. In addition, the manager is challenged with leading organizational strategy to mitigate non-productive inventory to include strategies for identification, disposition and prevention of excess inventory. Finally, a great Inventory Control Manager will be customer focused on both the internal and external customer experiences.

Requirements

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Analytics or a related field and five (5) to seven (7) years of related experience or an equivalent combination.
• Two (2) or more years experience in managing projects required.
• Knowledge of workflow management techniques such as Lean Six Sigma, Kanban, etc.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Customer service experience required.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite, including Power Bi. (SQL a plus)
• Powerful presentation skills with advanced PowerPoint design knowledge.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills.
• Experience in leading teams preferred.
• Strong Supply Chain, Inventory Management, and Finance knowledge.
• May require some weekend/after-hours work during annual physical inventory process.
• Some travel required.

Responsibilities

• Build cross-functional relationships across corporate and field teams ensuring collaborative approach to inventory strategy.
• Leads critical SOX compliant inventory activities including keeping up-to-date policies, processes and procedures. Including but not limited to overseeing cycle counting and physical inventory processes. (a few weekends a year)
• Leads inventory initiatives assigned from company leadership to support strategic company objectives. (includes leading on-site audits, some travel)
• Keeps up-to-date inventory policies, processes, procedures and trainings. (Must align with SOX compliance)
• Continuously improves business processes, Power Bi dashboards / analytics / reporting, and inventory systems.
• Works closely with all stakeholders to ensure a seamless flow of inventory alignment and collaboration.
• Creates and maintains a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Responsible for hiring, training, and coaching Inventory Support and Reverse Logistics teams.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition, reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees