Warehouse Inventory Operations Manager

Expeditors•Milpitas, CA

22h•$75,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Based on-site in support of the customer (Waymo), the Inventory Warehouse Operations Manager will be responsible for driving improvement initiatives, implementing inventory controls and risk management, optimizing warehouse throughput, data analysis and reporting, and providing training and documentation as needed, in order to support and manage the lifecycle of materials and distribution, from receipt to final disposition at the Milpitas, CA facility.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with a specialization in Supply Chain, related field or equivalent experience
5+ years logistics, supply chain, large scale warehouse operations or related experience
3+ Inventory management - Specialist
3+ years demonstrated experience planning, organizing, tracking and controlling tasks to achieve goals
3+ years of stakeholder management and facilitation
1+ specific customer experience within customer systems and knowledge of their SOP/SWI operations
Experience driving process improvements, and implementing corrective actions
Knowledge of Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma, and dashboard reporting is preferred
Experience and knowledge of inventory management software, SAP/WMS systems (specifically MM and WM/EWM modules). Must be comfortable with T-Codes, movement types, and data extraction
Ability to use critical thinking to develop, evaluate, recommend and present best options
Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
A proactive and results-oriented mindset, with a commitment to driving results
Risk sensitive, recognizes when problems arise or are likely to arise
Excellent customer service skills, including a proven ability to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate
Proficiency in using Google Suite tools, including Google Sheets (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, Data Visualization), for data analysis, information sharing and turning raw data into actionable insights
Travel 10%

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma, and dashboard reporting is preferred

Responsibilities

Work cross-functionally with warehouse operations teams and other on-site department teams to establish best practices and corrective actions for inventory process management
Ensure that corrective actions and SLA’s are carried out in a timely manner, and track the success of those initiatives to continuously improve inventory accuracy
Manage key metrics including Inventory Accuracy, Aging, Inbound/ Outbound throughput
Promote a culture of continuous improvement through process optimization, and innovation
Prepare, analyze and present detailed reports on findings, including discrepancies, recommendations for improvement, and root cause analysis
Generate actionable insights and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve inventory discrepancies, address inefficiencies, improve overall inventory management and customer experience
Serve as a key/first point of contact for internal stakeholders regarding related Waymo inventory issues, findings, and improvement opportunities
Manage the end-of-life process for damaged or obsolete goods, ensuring all scrap is physically segregated and financially transacted correctly
Monitor and report on slow-moving and obsolete inventory. Drive action plans for disposition to free up warehouse space
Provide training and guidance to staff as needed on procedures and the importance of accurate reporting
Other duties and special projects as required