Inventory Manager
Apply NowCompany: Martin Brower
Location: La Grange, IL 60525
Description:
Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000
Pay Transparency Statement:
The compensation philosophy reflects the Company's reasonable expectation at the time of posting. We consider a number of factors when making individual compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business needs. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program.
Position Summary:
The Inventory Control Manager is responsible for managing execution of the daily operations of the inventory control process within the distribution center. This position manages, directs cycling counting of the product, physical inventory, and product loss and damage. This position serves as a liaison between supply chain, suppliers, and the distribution center, making sure loads arrive as planned to assure supply to our customers, and working with suppliers on quality and damaged product.
Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:
Pay Transparency Statement:
The compensation philosophy reflects the Company's reasonable expectation at the time of posting. We consider a number of factors when making individual compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business needs. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program.
Position Summary:
The Inventory Control Manager is responsible for managing execution of the daily operations of the inventory control process within the distribution center. This position manages, directs cycling counting of the product, physical inventory, and product loss and damage. This position serves as a liaison between supply chain, suppliers, and the distribution center, making sure loads arrive as planned to assure supply to our customers, and working with suppliers on quality and damaged product.
Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:
- Fosters an environment that is conducive to teamwork and collaboration; supports a professional, respectful, and inclusive work environment, while maintaining Martin Brower's standards for personal and operational excellence
- Manage/lead the hourly cycle count team driving improvements in Safety, Quality, Inventory, and team Productivity
- Coaches, mentors, and develops existing employees and resolves performance problems and discrepancies
- Serve as the liaison between Supply Chain and the Distribution Center
- Partner with Logistics, Supply Chain Services and Shipping to create an inventory control environment to successfully meet the company's service and profit goals
- Schedule and plan physical inventories; reconcile the physical inventory variances and provide reports based on the reconciled inventory numbers. Coordinate daily cycle counts and research variances. Provide reports to necessary departments
- Ensure all policies and procedures are followed to minimize product loss and damage, including but not limited to inventory damages, inventory exceptions, claims, and transfers
- Prepare and analyze weekly and monthly reporting of inventory control results and activities from the warehouse management system (WMS)
- Manages vendor credit process; reviews the quality of goods being delivered from vendors while also confirming that they are in excellent condition before being shipped to our customers
- Ensure proper warehouse slotting to ensure successful shipping operations and customer order fulfillment
- Other duties as assigned