Senior Manager, Warehouse & Inventory Control

Werfen•Bedford, MA

3d•$150,000 - $190,000

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Warehouse & Inventory Control manages staff performing warehouse and distribution activities, inventory analysis, cycle count programs, and related key performance indicators in a regulated manufacturing environment. The role oversees receiving, handling, storing, and distributing materials, while ensuring warehouse operations meet internal and external customer requirements, safety and regulatory requirements, and departmental budget expectations. The position establishes warehouse procedures, maintains inventory controls and appropriate packaging-supply levels, ensures proper storage and disposal of materials, develops work plans and standard operating procedures, and identifies opportunities for productivity and continuous improvement. It also collaborates with manufacturing, planning, buyers, R&D, finance, executive management, outside storage vendors, and regulatory teams to manage material flow and inventory-related activities. The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, at least eight years of relevant warehouse experience preferred, and at least four years of supervisory experience. Computerized warehouse experience is required. The position requires 5% travel. The annual base salary range is $150,000 to $190,000. Eligible benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer match, paid vacation and sick leave, and a performance-based bonus for management and select professional roles.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience.
Minimum of eight years of previous relevant warehouse experience preferred.
Minimum of four years of previous supervisory experience required.
Computerized warehouse experience required.
Computer literacy required, including Microsoft Office and inventory software; experience with a large ERP system preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong planning, organizational, and time-management skills.
Ability to research and collect data and design workflows and procedures accordingly.
Ability to evaluate productivity opportunities, establish measurements, and report on metrics.
Ability to meet the stated quality, ERP inventory location control, order fulfillment, fill-rate, and cycle-count accuracy expectations.
Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
Interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to use computer programs including Microsoft Word and Excel; knowledge of MRP/ERP systems.
Ability to meet commitments.
Flexible and adaptable work behaviors and ability to manage change effectively.
Ability to travel 5%.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Microsoft Office and inventory software.
Experience with a large enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.

Responsibilities

Establish operational procedures for verifying incoming and outgoing shipments; handling and storing materials; maintaining inventory location control; and using FIFO methods.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels of packaging supplies, including corrugated boxes, shrink wrap, labels, and cushioning.
Maintain housekeeping standards for material storage in accordance with the Surgical & Medical Manufacturing Industry.
Ensure warehouse space provides proper storage and protection for materials with special storage requirements.
Prepare and approve work orders for repairs and purchase order requisitions for replacement equipment.
Consult with cross-functional department heads to ensure warehouse activities are supported and internal and external customer requirements are met.
Ensure proper disposal of used or damaged products according to EPA regulations.
Manage warehouse safety in accordance with relevant regulatory requirements and participate in personnel safety and plant protection planning.
Develop project plans and standard operating procedures, and communicate them to personnel.
Evaluate and promote work efficiencies to improve productivity.
Manage department expenses within budget.
Identify and negotiate transportation carrier and outside storage opportunities as needed.
Identify and implement measurements for continuous improvement.
Conduct inventory analysis and cycle counting.
Manage and report KPIs related to warehouse operations, inventory accuracy, scrap dollars, product mix, receipts, kanban replenishment, refrigeration space, order accuracy, and completion rates.
Manage material flow to and from manufacturing production, planning, buyers, and R&D.
Work with Finance on scrap material, nonconforming material, obsolescence, and appropriate general ledger codes.
Review potential scrap with the VP of Operations and provide monthly scrap figures; review high-dollar scrap with the Finance Director for approval.
Work with outside storage vendors and interact with Regulatory personnel, including during internal and external audits.