Warehouse Inventory Manager

Ericsson • Lewisville, TX

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About The Position

We are now looking for an Warehouse Inventory Manager to be the first line support for inventory control. Key aspects of the role are to lead warehouse in global process alignment, warehouse operator training, provide guidance on best inventory practices, and use careful analysis to define and solve complicated problems that drive supply chain efficiencies. The ideal candidate for this role is someone with a demonstrated track record of providing functional support for improving inventory efficiencies. This individual must have great knowledge of standard inventory processes, direct the workflow of the inventory team, ensure inventory accuracy is kept, and discrepancies are solved to prevent disruption of the supply chain.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Good understanding of intra-department functions and operations
• Positive conflict and change management skills
• Be a self-starter, optimally work in a fast-paced and ever-changing work environment
• Strong communication, project mgt, teamwork, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Microsoft Office capabilities (Visio, Power Point, Project, Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Software Experience: V-Manage/ EWM / MODI Software/ SAP/WCS/ Apriso/CMMS
• Adept at multi-tasking and work prioritization; thrives in an environment of rapid change.
• 3-5 years of experience in an Inventory Management Role
• Strong process improvement training in Lean Six Sigma or other comparable methodology required.

Responsibilities

• Understand root cause analysis, review results, and develop corrective action plan with management to ensure inventory accuracy
• Collaborate with production, quality, engineering, and finance to identify gaps, ordering requirements, and stock levels for indirect, bulk, and maintenance material.
• Facilitate department audits and daily cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy
• Develop and manage inventory metrics to measure material movement and Trends
• Conduct detailed hands-on training to all levels to ensure all inventory best practices, work instructions, and process flows are followed
• Identify inventory management process gaps, develop, and implement new inventory processes including corrective actions to drive compliance
• Complete other duties, including special projects, as assigned by management.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills with the ability to research and resolve
• Other duties maybe assigned to support warehouse operations.
• Management of the procurement and storage of all indirect materials
• Creating reports and monitoring metrics to determine inventory trends, accuracy, and health

Benefits

• Ericsson offers excellent health benefits including the choice of three medical plan options and a dental plan option that allow an employee to select the level of coverage that suits their needs. Employees will receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost that Ericsson pays toward the cost of their medical and dental premiums for themselves and eligible covered dependents.
• The Ericsson US 401(k) Plan offers an automatic 3% company contribution and Ericsson matches $1 for every $1 you put into the 401(k) Plan on the first 3% of your eligible pay, plus 50 cents on every $1 on the next 2% of eligible pay. When you contribute at least 5% of eligible pay, you are receiving Ericsson's full matching contributions. Matching and company automatic contributions stop when your total eligible pay for the year reaches the IRS limits. Employees will also receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost of basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage, as well as short-term and long-term disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in Ericsson's Stock Purchase Plan.
• New employees are provided a minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation, up to 3 personal days per year, 11 annual holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time, and 80 hours of sick time annually. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee's start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.
• Ericsson offers many other company-paid benefits such as financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, and recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees