Bachelor's degree or 4 years of equivalent Inventory Control experience
3+ years in the logistics industry
3+ years of management experience in a unit pick environment
1+ years of client relationship and staff management experience
Proficient in metric development and reporting across cross-functional teams
Familiarity with systems like JDA, Manhattan WMS, DMPLUS, SAP
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Responsibilities
Lead and strategize for the Inventory Control team to meet operational deliverables
Enhance customer relationships and operational partnerships for continuous improvement
Ensure product availability aligns with customer demand and service agreements
Improve inventory accuracy and accountability through best practices
Mitigate risks related to inventory control and financial accountability
Develop innovative data analysis methods for inventory management
Ensure adherence to Inventory Control KPIs as per commercial agreements
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Prescription benefits
Discounted Stock Purchase options
General Bonus Plan
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
Full Job Description
The Inventory Control Manager I role has a national salary range of $85,000- $150,000.
DHL Supply Chain offers multiple benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Discounted Stock Purchase, General Bonus Plan and a generous PTO policy.
Job Description
To provide senior leadership, direction and strategy for the Inventory Control team that will enable and facilitate the execution of the outlined commercial and operational deliverables relative to the service agreement with the client. The Senior Inventory Control leader will also be responsible for developing and progressing key customer relationships and operational partnerships necessary to drive and support an atmosphere of continuous improvement and operational excellence as it relates to inventory control management.
Business benefits of the role:
Ensuring the right product is in the right place at the right time to meet customer demand and maintain service level agreements as outlined in the commercials
Improve overall inventory accuracy, accountability and reporting achieved by ensuring best practice process and procedures are in place
Minimize and mitigate risk exposure to DHL and the client by improving the focus on inventory control and its financial benefits ensuring accurate accounting for our client's assets
Responsible for setting the strategic direction for supply chain and solution initiatives revolving around Inventory Control and Inventory Planning
Develops proactive strategies to anticipate and mitigate issues and risks with respect to inventory control and the management of the client's assets
Develops new and innovative methods of analyzing data and determines which methods to apply inventory control and the management of.
Responsible for ensuring adherence to Inventory Control KPI outlined in the commercial agreement are met.
Customer
Ensure customer inventory control accuracy and shrink contractual requirements / service level agreements are monitored and reported timely to site leadership.
Maximize the performance of the site inventory processes and system to ensure:
Care, custody, and control of customer inventory
Accuracy (to floor and customer book)
Proper utilization of information technology
Provide required documentation to customer, customer's financial statement auditor or appropriate regulatory auditor in support of compliance requirements
Associate
Ensure a safe, secure, clean and fair work environment for associates
Manage site hourly and exempt associates
Conduct associate performance reviews, individual development plans and succession plans
Ensure company policies are communicated, administered, and enforced at appropriate levels
Take an active leadership role in managing turnover to the appropriate level
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent 4 years Inventory Control experience, Required
3+ years logistics industry experience, Required
3+ years management experience (unit pick environment, large company preferred, Required
Metric development and reporting across cross functional leadership, Required
Knowledge of systems such as JDA, Manhattan WMS, DMPLUS, SAP, etc., Required
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, Required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to the audience, Required
About DHL Group
DHL Group is a German multinational package delivery and supply chain management company. It is part of the larger Deutsche Post DHL Group. DHL operates in over 220 countries and territories worldwide, making it the most international company in the world. With a workforce exceeding 550,000 employees, DHL is one of the largest employers in the world.
