What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Manager position at HelloFresh?
As you may have read in the news …..
"HelloFresh Acquires Ready-to-Eat Meal Company Factor75, Inc."
- The acquisition marks the next step in HelloFresh's growth plan in the US to strengthen its leading position and to expand its total addressable market
- Both companies will benefit from their combined resources, operational excellence and data-driven approach
We are extremely excited by this news as we add to the range of products available to our customers.
What is Factor?
We believe that health and wellness starts with food and what you put into your body. Our goal is to help our customers achieve their health and wellness goals. We focus on being physically fit and healthy with nutritious, purposeful eating. We want to help real people achieve real results without sacrificing time and energy trying to sort through the overwhelming amount of information.
We use the freshest, highest quality ingredients available, and our in-house culinary team is constantly working to optimize the nutritional value of every single meal. Meals arrive fresh and are fully prepared- simply heat in the microwave or oven and enjoy!
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Inventory Manager who will be responsible for daily inventory processes, reporting, and control for the Distribution Center.
You will...
- Manage inventory integrity
- Measure inventory transaction integrity accuracy while providing feedback to the operations and fulfillment teams
- Develop and execute daily, weekly, and monthly action plans that increase inventory accuracy and reduce inventory discrepancies
- Own the compliance and consistency for policies and procedures surrounding Inventory Control
- Plan and execute cycle counts as described in each area of the facility
- Establish and maintain inventory handling procedures within the facility
- Collaborate with operations on procedures and processes surrounding warehouse management system inventory locations
- Identify root causes of inventory discrepancies through cause and effect analysis
- Lead and supervise inventory teams at the facilities
- Participate in cross-functional projects impacting inventory
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with other management staff, employees, and the general public
- Promptly communicate all safety related issues and concerns
- Effectively lead and manage Inventory and Produce Supervisory team
- Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures
- Evaluate team productivity and accomplishments
- Build and manage a cohesive team that can work together under short timelines and ambiguous circumstances
- Any and all other functions as determined by management
At a minimum, you have...
- Bachelor's Degree, preferred
- 3-5 years supervisory experience in a Distribution or Manufacturing environment
- 3-5 years experience in Inventory Management, with the proven ability to show improvement in a continually developing environment
- Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
- Strong leadership skills and ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced, high-energy, and highly team-oriented environment
- Ability to positively motivate and coach staff to achieve high-quality results
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Strong interpersonal communication (verbal and written) and collaboration skills
- Demonstrated success working in a team environment on multiple projects with changing priorities with the ability to work both on a team (as a member and/or leader) and independently to deliver results
- Experience implementing a wide range of change management and process improvement activities, based on broader organizational goals
Physical Demands:
- Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
- Regular stooping, squatting, bending, twisting, and walking
Working Conditions:
- Combination of warehouse and office environment
- Must be able to withstand temperatures ranging from 45 degrees Fahrenheit to -20 degrees Fahrenheit