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The Sr. Inventory Control Manager is responsible for a wide variety of different job duties and responsibilities that include training and supervising the activities of subordinate workers and planning and scheduling tasks over both short and long term time periods. Other job duties include determining and administering policies and procedures related to inventory accuracy, shrinkage, process improvements, and the storage of different kinds of materials, supplies, and equipment. The Inventory Control Manager will report directly to the Director, Transportation, and Replenishment.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage and maintain inventory accuracy and reporting processes that help to identify non-conforming actions that require improvement or correction.
Coordinate efforts to train and improve the effectiveness of inventory management personnel, policies, and procedures. Proficient in the inventory control processes inherent in the current WMS. Utilize the WMS to support and facilitate accurate and timely updates to inventory on hand.
Monitor and report on material movements and problems related to IBTs (Inter Branch Transfers) core and excess returns. Investigate reported shortages and resolve IBT discrepancies reported by the branches. Communicate discrepancies on core and inventory returns and pullback redeployment. Resolve shortages/overages with shipping location prior to posting to available inventory.
Manage the cycle count program to identify, resolve and improve processes to help meet company objectives. Identify A, B, and C items and perform scheduled cycle counts at a frequency in accordance with the inventory profile.
Coordinate with operations to define the root cause of inventory discrepancies, for example, negative on hand.
Monitor all communication on customer and IBT shortages/overages. Before required cycle counts, verify the inventory's accuracy on hand, and then reconcile adjustments as necessary with customer invoices or branch operations.
Assist in the disposition of Dead inventory (X99).
Communicate with Supply Chain personnel to resolve IBT exceptions and inventory errors prior to inventory adjustments.
Assist in resolving and root-cause analysis of improper, incomplete, or misshipped products.
Coordinate the annual physical inventory process in the Distribution Centers.
Working with DC support personnel, execute select vendor returns.
Work with DC personnel to identify inventory velocities and support slotting activity to increase the overall efficiencies within the distribution center.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, participating in professional societies.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Education
BA or BS degree is required
Bilingual Spanish is a plus
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Professional Experience
Five or more years of hands-on experience in a data-intensive environment with direct responsibility for data integrity.
Demonstrated working knowledge of JDA Application
Demonstrated knowledge of the AS400 application and the ability to create and use tools for data extraction and analysis.
Experience in related capacity, including purchasing and replenishment, preferred.
Computer Skills
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, AS400, and Windows components.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Large open environment Noise level is typically moderate Lots of activity, workers, and equipment constantly move, which requires constant adherence to safety procedures and rules.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Handling regular stock will include lifting or carrying parts more than 60 lbs. up to 25% of the time. The majority of lifting and carrying will involve parts between 5 and 50 lbs. OSHA approved steel-toed safety shoes required from the first day on the job.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.
FleetPride is the leader in the industry comprised of retail, service, distribution and wholesale divisions.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.