Inventory Manager (Food Grade Focus)

About the Position

The inventory manager directs and coordinates activities of the Inventory department of our food-grade logistics operation by performing the following duties personally or through direct reports:  reporting inventory performance, managing life-cycle of food products across operation, coaching & developing associates, and managing customer relationship.

Functions

• Maintain the Inventory Control Plan & monitor control measures

• Review weekly adjustments and cycle bin moves

• Research discrepancies via root cause analysis

• Monitor & respond to cycle counting reports.

• Ensure accuracy and consistency of daily operational reports 

• Work Instruction and Standard Work maintenance and approval
• Make sure equipment availability is optimal (repairs, missing, etc)

• Maintains departmental staffing at appropriate levels

• Using performance management to set goals and objectives for all direct reports, and performing quarterly reviews.

• Develop a Safety First – Lean Culture which focuses on Continuous Improvement.

• Work closely with the customer, developing a strong partnership.

• Conducts weekly Inventory Control meetings with the leadership team.

• Execute the cycle count program as it relates to the Physical Inventory Exemption program
• Assists as needed in reprofiling projects

• Delegates duties to subordinate managers and supervisors
• Implements plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals

• Works as a team player

• Mentors personnel on management/leadership skills to foster an environment conducive to teambuilding

• Works to achieve harmonic balance within highly diversified workforce

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in management, logistics, or engineering from four-year college or university; seven- to ten-years’ experience in logistics or manufacturing management; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Proficient skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Previous experience in 3rd party logistics food-grade operation 

• Six Sigma & Lean experience leading Continuous Improvement efforts across operations daily
• Knowledge of advanced distribution/WMS systems such as SAP & EWM
• Proven experience managing and leading a team of front line warehouse associates

• Strong verbal communications skills

• Safety leadership experience

Competencies

• Business Acumen - Knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting his/her business and organization.

• Communicate for Impact - Devoting the time and resources necessary to communicate the strategic vision, direction, priorities, and progress of the team for which you are responsible.

• Leading People - Ability to develop and implement strategies to maximize employee performance and foster employee engagement in meeting the organization's strategy.

• Managing Transitions / Change Management - Effectively plans, manages and communicates changes in processes with appropriate stakeholders.

• Relationship Management - Building and maintaining relationships with internal partners to successfully complete projects and organizational objectives. 

• Strategic Agility - Gains perspective and balances the pressure between daily tasks and strategic actions that impact the long-term viability of the organization.

Travel Requirements

• This position is expected to travel approximately ​25% or less​.

• ​​A passport is not required, but recommended.​

The approximate pay range for this job is:

Benefits offered:

• Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accounts

• Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Basic Life and Supplemental Life

• Short Term and Long Term Disability

• Paid Parental Leave

• 401(k)

• Paid Time Off approximately 2  weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)

• Employer Paid Holidays- 10 days