Inventory Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 4 years of distribution or logistics experience.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience in a logistics, distribution, or relevant environment.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment (MHE).
• Satisfactory completion of a forklift training program.
• Basic computer skills, including use of RF scanners, WMS functions, and Microsoft Excel.
• English reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Basic to intermediate mathematics skills to verify product quantities, count inventory, and perform related duties.
• Training and/or certification in common inventory management methodologies and tools such as Six Sigma and Lean.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with leaders and influence and align people at all levels.
• Ability to teach, coach, mentor, and support project team members in learning continuous improvement concepts and skills.
• Ability to maintain a safe, clean, and secure work environment and strong working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Professional communication and interpersonal skills when working with customers, vendors, management, and hourly associates.
• Strong planning, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills; results oriented.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to facilitate small and large groups in different forums.
• Ability to develop staff through example, training, delegation, mentoring, and empowerment.
• Ability to foster continuous improvement and demonstrate a can-do attitude, urgency, and dedication to business success.
• Ability to work in warehouse temperatures that are not regulated and may range from mild to moderate during warmer and colder months.

Nice To Haves

• College degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations, or equivalent.
• Six or more years of experience in a third-party logistics (3PL) environment.
• Current or prior MHE certification.
• Ability to operate an Electric Pallet Jack and Dock Loader (Pacer) when needed.

Responsibilities

• Enter data accurately into the WMS and efficiently stack and store products in appropriate areas.
• Maintain and enhance client relationships.
• Develop and implement space utilization plans that meet cost and service standards; monitor layout plans to ensure they meet company standards.
• Develop and maintain an effective product locator system.
• Delegate work and responsibilities to subordinates, oversee scheduled shifts, and evaluate inventory staff and other subordinates.
• Analyze daily and directed cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies between physical counts and perpetual records.
• Audit daily error reports and make corrections as necessary.
• Analyze and publish monthly and year-to-date cycle-count dollar variance data from WMS reports.
• Validate stock change-in and change-out transactions against product structure; analyze miscellaneous receipts and issues and take corrective action.
• Lead physical inventory and use the online Inventory Audit Trail to research issues and determine corrective action.
• Drive process improvements and prepare monthly reports on major problems, projects, and assignments.
• Perform other assigned duties, including in-transit reporting and shipping adjustments.
• Assist with associate relations and training; develop team leaders and help ensure associate expectations are met.
• Audit the warehouse for compliance with safety, security, and quality requirements; maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area and promote safety.
• Communicate with DSV representatives and clients as required; prepare corrective and preventive actions, operational reports, attendance follow-ups, counseling memos, and evaluations.
• Conduct daily startup meetings, encourage associate feedback and teamwork, support development and training, coordinate daily objectives with the manager, and report operational issues.
• Communicate and motivate effectively, ensure company rules are followed, and inform management of labor and equipment needs to meet customer demands.
• Partner with the leadership team to communicate policies and procedures.
• Supervise inventory leads, associates, and the department CSR; ensure associates are trained in product placement and equipment use.
• Work flexible schedules, including nights and weekends, and work overtime as dictated by business needs.
• Participate in cross-training activities and provide backup support in other areas or departments when needed.
• Assist management as needed.