Regional Inventory Control Manager

DHL (Deutsche Post)•Canal Winchester, OH

50d•$85,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Inventory Control Manager is instrumental in progressing inventory strategy and developing expertise to enhance the functional structure within the assigned region/sector/portfolio.Provides overall inventory management expertise defining best practice policies, procedures and techniques.Provides leadership and strategic oversight for the implementation and adherence to best practices.Monitor and report issues and compliance on a regular basis.Provides leadership and direction to lower level inventory staff being a point of escalation, mentor, and building a community amongst inventory control professionals.Serves as inventory liaison between vendors, customers and internal departments to achieve operational objectives for area of responsibility (region/sector).Provides leadership for continuous improvement of inventory control disciplines and application.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent or 4+ years of work related experience in inventory control, logistics, or related discipline, required
5+ years of experience in supply chain, distribution, or related field, required
3+ years in IC Manager role, unit pick environment, large company, preferred
3+ years client relationship experience, preferred

Responsibilities

Provide support and recommendations for hiring and training of IC associates
Provide guidance, training, and direction to the organization for inventory control
Take an active role in developing associates engaged in inventory control activities
Develop, co-ordinate, and ensure the establishment of best practice
Ensure an understanding of the existing inventory management practices, reporting and commercial requirements
Recommend and implement policies, processes, and procedures that support and ensure accurate records of inventory activities and status
Establish policies, processes, and procedures that support and ensure good inventory control practices at all sites
Define and refine consistent site metrics and reporting
Provide leadership, support, and training to ensure the integrity of inventory metrics
Provide leadership for inventory analysis, to include physical inventories
Establishes and maintains inventory discrepancy investigations, and generates appropriate reporting to maintain adequate inventory levels and appropriate control.
Stays abreast of technology enhancements within the industry.