Inventory Manager
Company: GEODIS
Location: Perris
Posted on: June 21, 2022
Job Description:
The Inventory Manager is responsible for planning, directing,
controlling, and evaluating all or most inventory planning and
control activities for one or multiple accounts. -The Inventory
manager implements the corporate Inventory Control program and
monitors all results to ensure Great Inventory equals Great
Productivity.Primary Duties:
- Trains and manages the inventory team in one or multiple
accounts
- Leads employees to execute Quarterly and A/B/C cycle counts on
time while conducting root cause analysis, reporting and trend data
in support of organizational DPPM and cycle count accuracy
KPIs
- Traces history of items to determine reasons for discrepancies
between WMS system and floor counts and recommends and follows
through on actions to resolve discrepancies
- Analyzes defect trends and works with operations team to
implement action plans to improve processes and behaviors, in an
effort to prevent additional defects
- Coordinates and executes daily reporting to ensure accurate and
current inventory records
- Ensures assigned accounts have the right tools and resources to
meet company goals
- Partners with engineering to implement and maintain proper
layout of warehouse and product placement, reviews and provides a
consistent slotting strategy that continually addresses the pick
front needs of operations
- Monitors and ensures facility key performance indicators (KPI)
are met in a timely and cost effective manner to ensure the
profitability and productivity of the distribution center
- Leads through example in maintaining the safety and 5S physical
properties of the multi-site operations
- Works with customer on requested projects and inquiries.
-Effectively communicates results to customer and campus and
regional leadership.
- Participates in monthly business reviews and provides Inventory
Control results and any actions being taken to improve
- Other duties as required and assignedRequirements: -Education
and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree from a 4 year college or university
- Minimum 4 years related experience and/or training; or an
equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience
- Experience managing inventory and shrink goals for
customers
- Experience with food grade product and lot managing all with
expiration date control
- Experience training, evaluating, motivating and leading a team
of 15 - 25 employees across three shifts and multi-locations
- Experience managing and owning annual Physical Inventories
through research and root cause analysis
- Experience related to managing and reporting to an annual
-shrink allowance
- Knowledge of financial information as it relates to adjustments
and write-offs
- PC literate and proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
and PowerPointEssential Skills:
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as general
business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures,
and governmental regulations
- Ability to write routine reports, business correspondence, and
procedure manuals
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to
questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the
general public
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of
concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization
exits
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out
instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram
formEnvironment: While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or
feel. -The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands
and arms, and talk or hear. -The employee is required to stand;
walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. -The employee must
occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. -While performing
the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to
moving mechanical parts and vehicles. -The employee is regularly
exposed to ambient lighting and temperate climate conditions.[1]
The following statements are intended to describe the general
nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to
be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties,
and skills required of personnel so classified.[2] Job Duties as
documented in this job description are considered "Essential
Functions" and have been created by the standards of the Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The standards of the
Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) require that employees be
able to perform "Essential Functions" of the job with or without
reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the "Essential
Functions".
Keywords: GEODIS, Perris , Inventory Manager, Executive , Perris, California
Didn't find what you're looking for? Search again!
Loading more jobs...