Inventory Control Manager

JOIN THE BEST TEAM ON THE FIELD IN SPORT, SPIRIT & ACHIEVEMENT At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our three distinct brands – BSN SPORTS, Varsity Spirit and Herff Jones – and our network of 9,000 employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with schools, colleges and universities across the country to transform the student journey in SPORT, SPIRIT and ACHIEVEMENT. Are you looking to play an important role on a winning team? Are you looking for more than “just a job,” but a place where you can truly thrive and have your daily contributions make a real difference in someone’s life? At Varsity Brands we’re a growing company where you can lend your skills and talents in support of a greater mission. In return, you get to work with great people on challenging assignments that will accelerate your professional growth. THE MOST TRUSTED NAME IN CELEBRATING STUDENT MILESTONES – HERFF JONES Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones' products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, yearbooks, diplomas, frames, announcements and Greek accessories as well as motivation and recognition programs. Since 1920, our team has worked alongside students, faculty and staff on campuses nationwide to help build a stronger community and celebrate student milestones. Our continued success relies on hiring extraordinary talent, with a passion for making a difference and eagerness to roll up the sleeves, to help us write the story of our next 100 years. HERFF JONES, Inventory Control Manager Location: Warwick, RI YOUR OPPORTUNITY: The Herff Jones Operations team, based in Warwick, RI is looking for a Inventory Control Manager to join our team. Here's How You’ll Make an Impact: Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for the overall accuracy and integrity of all physical inventory assets. You will also be responsible for monitoring stock levels for all SKU’s against sales forecasts, inventory stocking programs, and production plans in order to support procurement, supply chain and master scheduling department objectives. A key role acting as the conduit between Operations, Finance and Sales. What we want you to accomplish: Oversees team of inventory or warehouse employees. Manages inventory tracking system to record deliveries, shipments, and stock levels. Evaluates deliveries, shipments, and product levels to improve inventory control procedures. Analyzes daily product and supply levels to anticipate inventory problems and shortages. Manages schedules of employees, deliveries, and shipments to optimize operations. Communicates with inventory employees to meet business goals and address personnel issues. Develops business relationships with suppliers and clients. Proposes strategies to reduce costs and improve procedures of supply chain logistics. Monitors demand and analyzes data to anticipate future supply and logistical needs. Reports on inventory levels, supply chain progress, procedural efficiency and personnel issues to upper management. Manages the recruitment and training of new inventory employees. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Analyze, development, and re-engineering of inventory control processes to increased inventory turns, reduce working capital, and improve real time inventory accuracy. Physical inventory strategy and procedures to reduce financial close timing. Implement full cycle count process on all raw material, components and finished good items Insure the accurate receiving, transfer and issuance of Production Orders, Stock Orders, and Purchase Orders into stock and location inventory. Develop and lead the execution of a new Finished Product Storage Optimization Collaborate with the Manufacturing Outsourcing Department to ensure the timely, efficient, and proper cataloguing of Greek and Emblematic WIP outsourcing activities is executed. Assist in the structuring and planning for yearly Greek stock program. What You’ll Bring to the Table: Experience in scheduling and planning without ERP and MRP systems. Experience with ERP systems is highly preferred, specifically Microsoft Dynamics AX or D365, as well as Microsoft Excel Experience with S&OP, MRP, and MPS processes highly preferred Experience in highly seasonal planning and manufacturing is preferred American Production Inventory Control System (APICS) and or Six Sigma certification is preferred Good interpersonal, organizational, analytical and communication skills Well-organized, be able to multi-task and have a high level of attention to detail Customer service driven, able to understand and support the business goals and objectives Interface and interact well with all departments of the company, and is an ambassador for planning in a seasonal environment Software - knowledge using Microsoft suite required / Oracle and Jmas experience a plus Experience – Production/Material Control and/or Purchasing are helpful. Other – math, critical thinking skills, teamwork, and organization skills required JOIN THE BEST TEAM ON THE FIELD IN SPORT, SPIRIT & ACHIEVEMENT At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our three distinct brands – BSN SPORTS, Varsity Spirit and Herff Jones – and our network of 9,000 employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with schools, colleges and universities across the country to transform the student journey in SPORT, SPIRIT and ACHIEVEMENT. Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age, or disability. Skills: Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability. RECOGNIZED LEADER IN SPORT, SPIRIT & ACHIEVEMENT At Varsity Brands, we aim to build school pride, student engagement and community spirit through three unique but interrelated businesses: BSN SPORTS, Varsity Spirit and Herff Jones. Together, we promote personal, school and community pride through customizable products and programs for elementary, middle and high schools as well as colleges, universities and professional sports organizations, churches and corporations. With more than 6,000 employees and sales partners, our reach spans across North America. Explore the opportunities at each of our operating units.