Inventory Control Manager jobs in Allentown, PA

Job Summary: This Inventory Control Manager will be responsible for managing Swim USA Inventory within our 3PL Distribution network in North America, Europe, and the Swim DC in Easton, PA. The Inventory Manager is expected to implement policies, objectives, and initiatives that maximize inventory management efficiency. The Inventory Manager position requires skills and experience that are specifically focused on inventory control management of several thousand SKUs within our 3PL Distribution Network.

This position will be an integral component of Swim USA Operations Team and must provide accurate details of on-hand inventory, inventory in-transit, and research of inventory issues as needed utilizing our Swim management approved inventory control guidelines for all on-hand finish goods inventory.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the inventory control and cycle count processes for all Distribution Centers.
• Works in multiple systems to facilitate inventory in-balance, review, and troubleshoot data discrepancies.
• Develop new reporting techniques to improve inventory accuracy, Cycle Count KPI's and root cause analysis.
• Develops inventory counting strategies with 3PL partners to ensure that cycle count targets for inventory accuracy are met each month and year.
• Monitor adjustments between perpetual inventory and 3PL WMS Inventory Reports
• Review inventory reports on daily basis and perform detailed analysis of item history if necessary.
• Perform inventory adjustments with variance analysis as needed.
• Other duties to be assigned as needed.

Skills & Knowledge

• The successful candidate will possess a proven track record and knowledge of successful inventory control practices in a fast-paced environment.
• The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate initiative in their ability to manage multiple projects and work with a high-volume of SKUs with solid follow through.
• The candidate will be capable of organizing vast amounts of data, conducting research, and identifying variances/issues.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment and the ability to establish working relationships with all DC teams and members.
• Critical-thinking skills to establish action plans and routinely assess their effectiveness.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work accurately from both written and verbal instructions.
• The ability to prioritize workload in a very fast paced environment.
• The ability to listen to symptom descriptions to analyze problems and to resolve effectively.
• The ability to navigate through Warehouse Management Systems and RF Scanners.
• Strong skillset in operating and managing emails in Microsoft Outlook as needed.
• Strong skillset in Excel creating reports, utilizing V-Look

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in inventory control distribution management. Apparel background is a plus.

• Possess effective and concise verbal and written communication skills, English/Spanish Bi-Lingual preferred.
• Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds.

• Possess basic math, recording abilities and analytical skills.