Manager, Inventory Control

Finance Position

This is a Finance 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.

Responsibilities include managing the inventory control, driver check-in and quality assurance functions effectively and directing staff to identify and resolve variance, and potential variances, to achieve an accurate perpetual inventory count and protect company assets. Other duties include maintaining, developing, and implementing procedures that ensure the highest levels of inventory accuracy are achieved while minimizing the amount of shrink incurred. The role also involves managing the driver check-in function ensuring that all dues are collected and deposited intact and in a timely manner, all obligations are accounted for and imaged, and all obligation adjustments are accurately made in a timely manner.

Additionally, the position requires reviewing daily inventory reports for possible errors and reporting information to Finance, Operations, and Merchandise departments. The role also involves organizing and facilitating shrink meetings and identifying the root causes for shrink. Participation in the hiring and training of inventory associates, as well as performance management and development of inventory associates, is also part of the job. The position is responsible for managing the Product Recall process and ensuring that the company is Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) compliant.

Education: Bachelor's degree is preferred. Must be properly trained and licensed in the operation of powered industrial equipment as appropriate. Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Certification required.

Experience: 3 to 5 years of inventory control management and supervisory experience required.

Skills include strong PC skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Database concepts. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or associates of an organization. Must have exemplary listening skills to facilitate effective two-way communication. Strong problem-solving skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to read, write and speak English.