Inventory Manager at Workforce Group

Job Description

• Inventory managers are in charge of inventory in a warehouse or similar space.
• Inventory managers lead a team of inventory or warehouse workers to receive and record new stock as it comes in, and move stock onto trucks or store shelves as needed.
• Inventory managers interview and hire employees, create schedules, monitor stock levels at the warehouse and know when to replenish stock.
• Inventory managers are focused on time, making sure every item of stock gets to its destination on time, and that there are no shortages on shelves.
• Depending on the job, inventory managers may have similar duties to a scheduler or logistician.

Responsibilities

• Directing and overseeing control and innovation activities.
• Actively seek out best practices through industry collaboration.
• Lead and develop team of Inventory Control associates.
• Utilize skills and knowledge to develop comprehensive inventory control strategies to achieve target delivery performance from suppliers, target fill rate to customers, and inventory level and balancing within DPAM operations.
• Responsible for inventory control policy and compliance. Collaborate with management within related departments to align strategies and maintains support and communication.
• Directly managing the Inventory Control department.
• Mentor and develop associates.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws to include interviewing, hiring, and training associates;
• Planning, assigning, scheduling, directing, reviewing, and approving work;
• Setting performance expectations, assessing training needs, appraising performance;
• Rewarding, disciplining and counselling associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems and tracking time and attendance.

Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. /B.S.)
• 10 years related experience in supply chain and inventory control.
• MBA in Supply Chain Management, Operations or related field preferred.
• A minimum 3 years of responsible leadership experience in management or supervisory positions especially in a manufacturing company.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Must possess and demonstrate the following:
• Supply chain experience and supply chain optimization, inventory control and demand forecast, inventory optimization, fill rate targeting, and managing department resources and budgets.

Preferred skills:

• Automotive (Light Duty or Heavy Duty) Aftermarket experience, Lean Six Sigma concepts and APICS (production & inventory) certification
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and internet search engines.
• Working knowledge of demand forecast and order management software (e.g. Oracle, BI Tools, SMS, and QAD).