Sr Manager- Inventory Control

EssilorLuxottica$90K — $110K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field
  • 8+ years of experience in Inventory Control or Finance
  • 3+ years in a Distribution Center or retail environment
  • Proficiency in inventory management systems (WMS, SAP, Hyperion)
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Critical thinking and analytical skills with attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with corporate cycle count policies across distribution facilities
  • Monitor inventory accuracy and aging reports, making improvement recommendations
  • Collaborate with Inventory Accounting to ensure accurate reporting
  • Manage and publish inventory reports for all North America distribution centers
  • Identify challenges to inventory accuracy and SOX compliance
  • Oversee adjustments to GL and cost centers for inventory
  • Investigate and resolve product availability issues for replenishments
  • Partner with Asset Protection to reduce inventory shrink
  • Recruit and manage a team of inventory personnel
  • Design and maintain dashboards for inventory compliance and financial risks
  • Prepare and present financial variance reports to leadership

Benefits

  • Competitive healthcare benefits
  • Retirement savings options
  • Paid time off and vacation
  • Employee discounts
  • Potential for a bonus or commission plan
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 944769 Store #: M06238 Inventory Control - ATL Lab
Position: Full-Time
Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

JOB DESCRIPTION

GENERAL FUNCTION

Responsible for all Inventory Control in Distribution Centers throughout the Logistics North America network.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Ensure each (LNAD/NAASC) distribution facility complies with cycle count, maintained and completed on time for each facility, per our corporate policy.
  • Monitor accuracy and aging reports to make recommendations to facility managers to improve accuracy/compliance.
  • Work with Inventory Accounting on results and ensure correct reporting and completeness. Provide and take recommendations on improvements, or respond to critiques on staying within policy guidelines.
  • Manage the team who runs and publishes Inventory reports for all North America DCs and is able to create new ad hoc reporting.
  • Be aware of and identify areas where there are challenges to Inventory Accuracy and SOX compliance issues.
  • Ensure that all adjustments are completed so that they apply to the correct GL and Cost center.
  • Work with each DC/NAASC and the Brand on write/off, write-on. Monitor and instruct as needed to ensure that adjustments are completed correctly.
  • Work with central Inventory accounting for any financial questions or questionable adjustments.
  • Investigate and resolve, as needed, issues regarding availability of product for replenishments. This includes locking/unlocking locations to ensure the brand uses processes already defined that they can control. (example NPI process)
  • Partner with Asset Protection to identify areas of opportunity for reduction of shrink
  • Recruiting, hiring, and managing a team of Inventory personnel.
  • Design and maintain dashboards tracking inventory compliance and financial risks.
  • Prepare and present monthly or quarterly financial variance reports to executive level and distribution leadership.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or equivalent business experience required
  • 8+ years of experience in Inventory Control / Finance Acumen
  • 3+ years of experience working with a DC or Retail environment
  • Strong systems skills, including proficiency in integrated software applications (WMS, SAP, Hyperion, etc.)
  • Strong interpersonal, team and communication skills
  • Demonstrates critical thinking / analytical skills including work quality/attention to detail
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize work to meet department/company targets
  • IT skills (with focus on Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, Business Intelligence (i.e. BO))
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Initiative and openness to learn new skills and/or take on additional responsibilities
  • A solid understanding of inventory-related best practices
  • Knowledge of demand and supply planning

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Inventory and Business process analysis experience

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

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