Inventory Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

The Inventory Manageris responsible formaintaininga perpetualrecordintegrity to ensure the inventory accuracy within the facility while maximizing space Inventory Managermonitorsinventory levels product movement control/isolates non-conforming product (damage) as defined by local and work instructions. Ensuring a conforming product mix whichfacilitatesefficient order Inventory Manager oversees the functions performed by inventory associates and other such staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Input data accurately into WMS.

• Efficiently stack and store product in appropriatearea.

• Maintain an

• Maintains and enhances clientrelationship.

• Develops andimplementspaceutilizationplanto meet prescribed cost and service standards.

• Develops and monitors the space layout plan to ensure it continues to meet company standards.

• Develops andimplementsan effective product locator system andupdateas necessary.

• Delegating work and responsibility to subordinates.

• Oversee scheduled shifts andevaluatingthe working of inventory staff and subordinates.

• Analyzes daily cycle counts and reconciles any discrepancies between physical count and perpetual record.

• Analyzes directed cycle counts and reconciles any discrepancies between physical count and perpetual record

• Audit the daily error report and makecorrections asnecessary.

• Analyze and publish monthly data from WMS reportsindicatingmonthly and year-to-date totals of cycle count dollar variances.

• Analyze stock change in/outs transactions on material for validity to the product structure.

• Analyze miscellaneous receipts and issues and take corrective action as appropriate.

• Distribution leader for Physical Inventory.

• Gain complete knowledge of the on-line Inventory Audit Trail tofacilitateany research toward corrective action.

• Drives process improvements and prepares monthlyreportsignifying major problems and updates on projects or assignments.

• Perform other duties as assigned (In transit report shipping adjustments etc.)

• Assistwith associate relations and training.

• Audit warehouse daily for compliance with safety security and quality principles and a clean neat and orderly work safety among workcrew.

• Transmit e-mails to DSV representatives and clients (whenrequired) write corrective/preventive actions complete reports for operations manager follow-up with attendance reports write counselingmemosand write/perform communications must beaccurateand professional.

• Conduct daily startup meetings encouraging associates to provide feedback and work as a team and help with their development (training) coordinate operations with manager to ensure completion of dailyobjectives report and discuss any internal or external issues that involve the operation.

• Providegood communicationand motivational techniques and ensure all company rules are management with informationregardinglabor/equipment needs to meet customer demands. Develop team leaders and ensure that associate expectations arebeing met.

OTHER DUTIES (Site Specific)

• Assistmanagement as needed

• Able toworkflexible schedules including nights and weekends as required by the operation. Participate inestablishedcross training matrix activities with the opportunity to improve their knowledge in multiple areas / departments and be able toassistas a backup associate when the need may rise.

• Work overtime as dictated by business whether mandatory or voluntary

• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partners with leadership team to communicate policies and procedures.

• Responsible for theinventoryleadsassociatesand CSR within the department.

• Ensures training and development forassociatesknowledge of product placement and equipment usage

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience

• Must have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).

• 4 years experience in Distribution/Logistics experience

• 2yearsexperienceworking ina logistics/distribution/relevant environment in a supervisory role

• Able to operate MHE

• Must be able to work in unregulated temperatures within the warehouse during the warmer and colder months can range from mild to moderate

Certificates Licenses Registrations or Professional Designations

• Satisfactory completion of a forklift training program

SKILLSKNOWLEDGEAND ABILITIES

Computer Skills

• Basic computer skills

• RF Scanners

• WMS functions

• Microsoft Excel

Language Skills

• English (reading writing verbal)

Mathematical Skills

• Basic to intermediate level to verify quantities of product count inventory or perform other duties associated with handlingstoringand distributing client products.

Other

• Trained and/or certified in common Inventory managementmethodologiesand tools like six-sigma and lean.

• Ability to develop and sustain effective and energized working relationships with leaders to influence and align people at all levels.

• Demonstrated ability to teach coachmentorand support project team members to learn and master continuous improvement concepts and skills in an indirect supervisory relationship.

• Assistinmaintaininga safecleanand secure working environment

• Develop a positive rapport andmaintainstrong working relations with every level in the organization including all internal and external customers.

• Interfacing skills and the ability tomaintaina high levelof professionalism with customers vendors management team members and hourly associates.

• Strong planning organizational andproblem-solvingskills.

• Must be analytical and results oriented.

• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written as well as the ability tofacilitateboth small and large groups in a varietyforforums.

• Ability to develop staff through example training delegation mentoring and empowering associates at all levels.

• Must be able to foster continuous improvement.

• Must have a can-do attitude with a sense of urgency and dedication to the success of the overall business mission.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• College degree in Logistics Supply Chain and Operations or equivalent

• 6 years in a 3PL

• Current or prior MHE certification

• Able tooperateElectric Pallet Jack and Dock Loader (Pacer) when needed