Regional Inventory Control Manager

DHL Supply Chain•Phoenix, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Inventory Control Manager advances inventory strategy and develops expertise to strengthen the inventory control function within an assigned region, sector, or portfolio. The role provides inventory management expertise, defines best-practice policies and procedures, and leads implementation and adherence to those practices. It monitors and reports issues and compliance, and provides leadership, direction, mentorship, and escalation support to inventory staff. The manager also serves as a liaison among vendors, customers, and internal departments to achieve operational objectives; supports continuous improvement; and provides guidance and training across the organization. The role supports inventory-control hiring and training, develops associates, establishes and refines consistent site metrics and reporting, and ensures the integrity of inventory metrics. It leads inventory analysis, including physical inventories, and oversees investigations of discrepancies and reporting to maintain appropriate inventory levels and controls. The manager is expected to stay informed about technology developments in the industry.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, or at least 4 years of work-related experience in inventory control, logistics, or a related discipline.
At least 5 years of experience in supply chain, distribution, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years of experience in an inventory control manager role, in a unit-pick environment, and at a large company.
At least 3 years of client relationship experience.

Responsibilities

Advance inventory strategy and develop expertise within the assigned region, sector, or portfolio.
Define best-practice inventory policies, procedures, and techniques, and lead their implementation and adherence.
Monitor and regularly report inventory issues and compliance.
Lead and direct lower-level inventory staff; serve as an escalation point and mentor, and build a community among inventory control professionals.
Act as the inventory liaison among vendors, customers, and internal departments to achieve operational objectives.
Lead continuous improvement of inventory control disciplines and their application.
Provide support and recommendations for hiring and training inventory control associates.
Provide organizational guidance, training, and direction for inventory control.
Develop associates engaged in inventory control activities.
Develop, coordinate, and ensure the establishment of best practices.
Understand existing inventory management practices, reporting, and commercial requirements.
Recommend and implement policies, processes, and procedures that support accurate records of inventory activities and status.
Establish policies, processes, and procedures that support 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.
Lead inventory analysis, including physical inventories.
Establish and maintain inventory discrepancy investigations and generate appropriate reporting to maintain adequate inventory levels and appropriate control.
Stay informed about technology enhancements within the industry.