What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Manager position at Hach?
Hach
Hach is a world leader in the manufacture and distribution of analytical instruments, chemistry, software and service for testing the quality of water, aqueous solutions and air. Our products are designed specifically for quality, accuracy, and simplicity. Our goal for the future is to continue to provide customers with reliable instrumentation, accurately prepared reagents, proven methods, simplified procedures and outstanding technical support. We offer an environment that is team-centered, customer-driven, quality-focused, and growth-oriented. Working at Hach will provide you the opportunity for robust career development.
Hach Mission
Ensure water quality for people around the world.
Hach Vision
We make water analysis better – faster, simpler, greener and more informative – via unsurpassed customer partnerships, the most knowledgeable experts, and reliable, easy-to-use products.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provide leadership and direction for the inventory team. Plan/Execute daily activities to ensure internal/external customer demands are met. Drive continuous improvement of safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost in area of responsibility through the use of Lean Manufacturing tools. Measures, gives feedback, rewards and /or top-grades associates to ensure that the right talent is on the team..
SCHEDULE : Monday-Friday, additional hours as required
TYPE OF ROLE: Onsite - Romeoville, IL
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Provides daily supervision of staff (up to 15 associates) including inventory analyst(s) to ensure internal and external customer demands are met.
Manages projects and sets direction for areas of responsibility.
Leads efforts to ensure the highest possible inventory accuracy.
Leads and drives root cause analysis and countermeasures for inventory inaccuracies.
Ensures Problem Orders are resolved in a timely fashion.
Leads efforts to improve the occurrence of problem orders.
Leads efforts around inventory counting programs – physical inventory, cycle counting, location audits, etc.
Leverages best practices around material placement and executes to optimal slotting of materials
Manages labor availability to complete workload and works to enhance cross-training for increased labor flexibility.
Enlists all associates in the commitment to excellence by communicating appropriate business information in a timely manner.
Acts as the liaison between Inventory Team and Operations Director.
Creates and executes policy deployment action plans through all areas of responsibility by using Danaher Business System tools, budget reports, and short and long-term company goals.
Ensures all associates are knowledgeable of, and comply with, company policies.
Works with technical staff to pursue process improvement activities.
Evaluates associates' performance, creates development plans and provides merit recommendations.
Coaches, trains and counsels associates to improve performance. Works closely with HR to resolve issues resulting from unacceptable associate behavior.
Makes hiring, disciplinary and separation decisions in partnership with HR.
OTHER NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
Assists in development and monitoring of area budget(s)
Other duties as assigned by leadership
QUALIFICATIONS :
3 or more years leadership experience (project teams, staff supervision, etc.) with BA/BS Degree; Supply Chain, Physical Science, Engineering or Business degree preferred. Master degree a plus.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in inventory management
SKILLS:
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be able to communicate effectively with both senior leadership and distribution center associates.
Data and fact-based problem-solving and reporting skills
Scheduling, planning, and project management skills and experience preferred.
Strong project and time management skills.
Solid data analysis and/or reporting skills.
Lean manufacturing experience (Kaizens, Kanban, root cause countermeasures, etc.) Focus for safety, quality and customer satisfaction
Basic financial understanding.
ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is constantly required to stand/or sit. The employee frequently , uses hands to: finger, handle, feel or operate objects and computer keyboards. The employee is occasionally required to walk, climb, balance, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch or crawl, squat, turn/twist, reach and talk, hear, and smell.
The employee must frequently lift, carry, push or pull up to 10 pounds and/or occasionally lift, carry, push or pull up to 20 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures and work space restrictions.
The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.
Employees will be required to wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which may include: eye, hearing and respiratory protection, protective smock, steel toe shoes, gloves, hard hats, or face shields. Contact lenses may not be allowed in some areas.
The duties listed in job descriptions are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTING
External hiring into this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check and possible credit history review.
When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 80,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you’ll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.
Hach is a world leader in the manufacture and distribution of analytical instruments, chemistry, software and service for testing the quality of water, aqueous solutions and air. Our products are designed specifically for quality, accuracy, and simplicity. Our goal for the future is to continue to provide customers with reliable instrumentation, accurately prepared reagents, proven methods, simplified procedures and outstanding technical support. We offer an environment that is team-centered, customer-driven, quality-focused, and growth-oriented. Working at Hach will provide you the opportunity for robust career development.
Hach Mission
Ensure water quality for people around the world.
Hach Vision
We make water analysis better – faster, simpler, greener and more informative – via unsurpassed customer partnerships, the most knowledgeable experts, and reliable, easy-to-use products.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provide leadership and direction for the inventory team. Plan/Execute daily activities to ensure internal/external customer demands are met. Drive continuous improvement of safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost in area of responsibility through the use of Lean Manufacturing tools. Measures, gives feedback, rewards and /or top-grades associates to ensure that the right talent is on the team..
SCHEDULE : Monday-Friday, additional hours as required
TYPE OF ROLE: Onsite - Romeoville, IL
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Provides daily supervision of staff (up to 15 associates) including inventory analyst(s) to ensure internal and external customer demands are met.
Manages projects and sets direction for areas of responsibility.
Leads efforts to ensure the highest possible inventory accuracy.
Leads and drives root cause analysis and countermeasures for inventory inaccuracies.
Ensures Problem Orders are resolved in a timely fashion.
Leads efforts to improve the occurrence of problem orders.
Leads efforts around inventory counting programs – physical inventory, cycle counting, location audits, etc.
Leverages best practices around material placement and executes to optimal slotting of materials
Manages labor availability to complete workload and works to enhance cross-training for increased labor flexibility.
Enlists all associates in the commitment to excellence by communicating appropriate business information in a timely manner.
Acts as the liaison between Inventory Team and Operations Director.
Creates and executes policy deployment action plans through all areas of responsibility by using Danaher Business System tools, budget reports, and short and long-term company goals.
Ensures all associates are knowledgeable of, and comply with, company policies.
Works with technical staff to pursue process improvement activities.
Evaluates associates' performance, creates development plans and provides merit recommendations.
Coaches, trains and counsels associates to improve performance. Works closely with HR to resolve issues resulting from unacceptable associate behavior.
Makes hiring, disciplinary and separation decisions in partnership with HR.
OTHER NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
Assists in development and monitoring of area budget(s)
Other duties as assigned by leadership
QUALIFICATIONS :
3 or more years leadership experience (project teams, staff supervision, etc.) with BA/BS Degree; Supply Chain, Physical Science, Engineering or Business degree preferred. Master degree a plus.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in inventory management
SKILLS:
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be able to communicate effectively with both senior leadership and distribution center associates.
Data and fact-based problem-solving and reporting skills
Scheduling, planning, and project management skills and experience preferred.
Strong project and time management skills.
Solid data analysis and/or reporting skills.
Lean manufacturing experience (Kaizens, Kanban, root cause countermeasures, etc.) Focus for safety, quality and customer satisfaction
Basic financial understanding.
ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is constantly required to stand/or sit. The employee frequently , uses hands to: finger, handle, feel or operate objects and computer keyboards. The employee is occasionally required to walk, climb, balance, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch or crawl, squat, turn/twist, reach and talk, hear, and smell.
The employee must frequently lift, carry, push or pull up to 10 pounds and/or occasionally lift, carry, push or pull up to 20 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures and work space restrictions.
The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.
Employees will be required to wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which may include: eye, hearing and respiratory protection, protective smock, steel toe shoes, gloves, hard hats, or face shields. Contact lenses may not be allowed in some areas.
The duties listed in job descriptions are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTING
External hiring into this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check and possible credit history review.
When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 80,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you’ll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.
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