Inventory Control Manager

Job Summary:

This position responsible for controlling the day-to-day operations of the Inventory Control functions, which includes performing cycle counts of the warehouse inventory, conducting investigations of suspected out-of-balance items and making corrections to the inventory based upon that research, coordinating all special processing of inventory including return to vendor shipments and performing other related tasks.
Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintain, develop, and implement procedures that ensure the highest levels of inventory accuracy are achieved while minimizing the amount of shrink incurred
• Review daily inventory reports for possible errors and reports information to Finance, Operations, and Merchandise departments
• Prepares inventory valuation reports.
• Prepares information for outside auditors.
• Measure and report on KPIs related to inventory management. Work cross functionally to communicate root causes for discrepancies and to develop solutions for lower DSOs
• Organize and facilitate shrink meetings and identify the root causes for shrink
• Work with buyers on product that are being over ordered or shorted
• Manage the Product Recall process
• Needs to be proficient in Excel.
• Manage the inventory control, driver check-in and quality assurance functions effectively and directs staff to identify and resolve variance, and potential variances, to achieve an accurate perpetual inventory count and protect company assets
• Understands, utilizes, and seeks continuous improvements in the use of all Operations information

· of the company as necessary and provides Operations information and reports as requested.

· Collaborates with the Transportation Department and the Inbound and Outbound Warehouse management staff to maximize productivity.

· Provide project management support and thought leadership for cross-functional objectives

· Performs management functions of staff selection, development, discipline, performance reviews and/or terminations if required.

· Performs other duties as assigned by Management.

Knowledge and skills:

· Thorough understanding of Material Handling, Supply Chain and Logistics processes

· 3 year of experience in inventory control/warehousing.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities, organize complex requests, and resolve issues creatively

· Excellent organizational skills with the ability to coordinate and implement team projects

· Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills are required, Advanced Excel skills preferred

· GAAP Knowledge.

· Effectively speak with groups of employees across the organization

· Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

· Strong PC skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Database concepts.

· Experience in powered equipment (Order Picker, Electric Pallet Jack) preferred.

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to perform the essential job functions consistent safely and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

· Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

· Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone

It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexuality, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. True Grade and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Experience:

• Inventory control: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location