Inventory Control and Quality Assurance Manager

VGM Fulfillment is a national leader in CPAP machine and resupply order fulfillment. As an employee-owned company every person at VGM has a personal stake in seeing business succeed. We do this by taking responsibility from our customers for the key operations of order fulfillment: picking packing shipping and inventory management. Our network of fulfillment centers is strategically located throughout the United States to provide coverage to all 50 states. For more information visit Fulfillment and Logistics Partner for CPAP Resupply and Orders VGM Fulfillment .Whats more At VGM Group we are 100% employee owned. Click to view more about VGM!

Position Summary:An Inventory Control and Quality Assurance Manager (ICQA Manager) within VGM Fulfillment is responsible for inventory management movement quality standards and controls for all VGM warehouse locations and facilities. With a focus on optimizing inventory accuracy reducing shrinkage and supporting overall supply chain efficiency to include ensuring inventory is tracked and managed from delivery of inventory to site locations to delivery to patient the manager will develop and implement departmental plans to ensure accurate inventory levels efficient storage and timely replenishment across all warehouses and distribution centers.

As ICQA manager it is important that you have an expert understanding and knowledge of all outbound inbound inventory and quality activities affecting the business and its operations. This role is responsible for departmental and applicable key performance indicators KPIs. The ability to effectively lead a team while ensuring efficient and effective inventory management procedures are implemented and practiced in each warehouse facility is imperative to success.

Functions of the Inventory Manager role will include operating a forklift reach truck or electric pallet jack. Operation of this equipment is considered safety-sensitive falls within the parameters of VGM Fulfillments Drug-free Workplace Policy.

Reporting Accountability: VP of Supply Chain Operations

Working Location:On-Site at VGM Headquarters in Waterloo Iowa

Work Hours Classification: Full-Time 40 hours per week 8:00am-5:00pm Central Time Monday-Friday with additional hours as needed to meet business needs and job requirements

Key Responsibilities:

Inventory and Quality Management

• Develop and implement inventory management plans controls policies and procedures
• Manage inventory levels across all locations ensuring regular cycle counts and audits occur
• Oversee warehouse inventory storage quality controls and standards continuously seeking opportunities to improve and streamline inventory movement and organization
• Ensure efficient inventory management and accurate quality of the movement inventory across all warehouses and distribution centers
• Create uphold and document standard operating procedures for inventory management
• Maintain thorough understanding of standard operating procedures and ensure ability to answer any questions relating to standard procedures
• Monitor aggregate inventory levels and ensure accurate inventory records in the system
• Collaborate with supply chain and other cross-functional teams to ensure inventory accuracy and tracking
• Continuously identify areas for improvement creating and implementing process improvements as needed to enhance inventory accuracy and efficiency
• Generate and analyze inventory reports to identify trends and areas for improvement reporting to leadership regularly
• Collaborate with procurement and operations teams to align inventory levels with demand forecasts
• Collaborate with transportation and warehouse team members to maintain seamless operations and aggregate inventory levels
• Ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements

Team Leadership and Operations

• Responsible for leading and developing assigned team members inclusive of completing annual reviews weekly timecards and any time off requests
• Develop team members through consistent feedback performance managing as needed and in collaboration with manager and HR
• Allocate resources and labor as needed to meet department KPIs and goals
• Enforce department-related incentive programs as approved by operations and finance leadership
• Operate material handling devices like forklifts follow safety procedures maintain precise records of all product movements and implement quality control measures
• Maintain compliance safety and quality standards by ensuring strict adherence to company policies and procedures
• Act as a primary point of contact for site safety initiatives taking lead to cascade objectives to the team and act on safety inspections to identify and mitigate potential hazards and complete all necessary documentation
• Lead by example in following safety protocols and encouraging reporting of safety concerns
• Train employees on operational inventory and quality standards procedures and protocols
• Communicate regularly with and report on team performance to leadership
• Embody the VGM Power of One Principles
• Perform other duties as assigned

Key Qualifications:

Education experience skills and competencies:

• Bachelors degree in supply chain management logistics or related field strongly preferred or equivalent education and experience
• 5 years of experience managing inventory logistics within the warehousing and distribution industry
• Experience developing complex and strategic supply chain management plans processes and procedures across multiple locations
• Proficient in inventory management systems
• Experience working with Microsoft Office 365 products specifically Dynamics 365 (D365)
• Ability to enforce and uphold VGM policies and procedures
• Ability to develop influence and coach direct and indirect reports
• Ability to multitask and prioritize key department initiatives
• Ability to delegate follow up and hold themselves and others accountable
• Ability to understand and speak to departmental KPIs
• Demonstrate exemplary verbal and written communication skills
• Be willing and adapt to change to support business objectives

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk throughout the facility 75% of the workday
• Ability to lift push and slide product and equipment typically weighing up to 15lbs and some weighing up to 30lbs
• Ability to react quickly and move quickly to various locations throughout the building as needed by the operation
• At least 50% of daily time dedicated to being on the floor available to assist associatesand other personnel
• Strict adherence to all physical safety standards
• Visual abilities to include reading distance vision and peripheral vision

Learn more about VGM Group Inc.:

Headquartered in Waterloo Iowa VGM is a 100% employee-owned company providing business and professional services to thousands of business customers across North America. Services include group purchasing commercial insurance management of healthcare services and networks in post-acute cases healthcare distribution direct to patient homes specialty consulting online education digital print and traditional marketing and more. VGM employs approximately 1700 people across 40 states and Canada with more than 1100 working in Iowa. VGM has been named the Top Workplace in Iowa on multiple occasions and is proud of its role in the communities in which it serves. For more information visit .

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