Manager, Inventory Control

Kirkland's, Inc.•Jackson, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager Inventory Control leads the inventory control team in Jackson, handling all policy/procedures as it relates to inventory control and is the point of contact for all reporting and reconciliation to the finance team, internal and external auditors.

Requirements

Must be able to work under minimal direct supervision and be willing to take initiative to resolve problems and to help revise and upgrade processes
5+ year’s related experience (warehousing, supply chain, inventory control)
3+ year’s supervisory experience
Leadership and management
Verbal and written communication
Organizational and logistics skills
Strong attention to detail
Problem solving & proactive critical thinking
Highly proficient in excel and PowerPoint
Collaborative
Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, systems engineering, supply chain management preferred or equivalent practical experience

Responsibilities

Oversee omnichannel inventory control team onsite in Jackson, TN.
Monitors inventory for organization and supervises efficient working of staff according to company policies and prepares accurate records for all physical inventory.
Provides training to inventory and finance team and monitors all special requests and assists to minimize cost in inventory for efficient write off.
Develops and maintains excellent working conditions and facilitates effective team performance.
Monitors all operational procedures and prepares strategic plans to ensure adherence to all departmental standards and objectives.
Coordinates with cross functional teams to identify obsolete inventory and count discrepancies.
Performs tests on WMS and recommends improvements to procedure and prepares appropriate reports for all inventory requirements.
Develops and maintains close working relationships with other departments to ensure cohesiveness within the DC
Executes daily inventory analysis; identifies and resolves discrepancies and problems
Demonstrates a commitment to Kirkland’s Values