Sr Manager, Inventory Management (East Region)

Kehe Food Distributors-posted 3 months ago
$104,400 - $139,200/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Douglasville, GA
5,001-10,000 employees
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
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KeHE-a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor-is all about 'good' and is growing, so there's never been a more exciting time to join our team. If you're enthusiastic about working in an environment with a people-first culture and an organization committed to good living, good food and good service, we'd love to talk to you!

  • Build and manage day-to-day inventory control measures and activities to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely resolution of discrepancies.
  • Translate corporate inventory management objectives into site-level execution.
  • Establish accountability metrics for cycle counts, inventory adjustments, salvage, and disposition practices.
  • Partner with Supply Chain Planning, Transportation, Site Operations, and Supplier Management to proactively address inventory challenges and opportunities.
  • Support supplier compliance programs related to packaging, barcode standards, and pallet configurations.
  • Collaborate with IT and WMS/ERP teams to optimize system performance and reporting.
  • Implement standardized procedures for salvage, UDRS, and other inventory disposition processes.
  • Identify root causes of inventory inaccuracies and lead countermeasure initiatives.
  • Leverage data analytics to monitor trends, forecast risks, and drive long-term improvements.
  • Lead a team of Inventory Managers and functional specialists, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
  • Coach and develop team members to strengthen technical knowledge, cross-functional problem-solving skills, and leadership capabilities.
  • Own key performance indicators (KPIs) related to inventory accuracy, shrink, supplier compliance, salvage recovery, and customer satisfaction.
  • Monitor and report on KPIs such as inventory accuracy, shrink, supplier compliance, damages and salvage.
  • Regularly communicate performance trends, risks, and improvement initiatives to senior leadership.
  • Drive accountability for meeting operational and financial targets related to inventory control.
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in supply chain, distribution, or inventory management, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
  • Strong track record of improving inventory accuracy, reducing shrink, and driving operational efficiency.
  • Working knowledge of WMS/ERP systems, inventory control processes, and supplier compliance standards.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to lead and develop a team of managers and professionals.
  • Health/Rx
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
  • Supplemental life insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Paid sick time
  • Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
  • Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
  • Holiday pay for company designated holidays
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