Inventory Manager

Posted:
8/23/2024, 3:24:34 AM

Location(s):
Northlake, Texas, United States ⋅ Texas, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

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Summary
The Manager Inventory reports to the Senior Logistics Manager and has overall responsibility for tracking incoming and finished goods materials, packaging supplies, etc. required in the warehousing and distribution of customer products. Provides accounting support regarding inventory issues. Reporting to this position are cycle counters and a clerk. The position requires direct involvement with daily operations and future projects to assure activities support facility goals and objectives.

Essential Functions

  • Tracks day-to-day facility inventory costs and assists in supporting the facility KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators) to consistently meet/exceed established goals, including but not limited to GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices), safety, quality, productivity, sanitation, and maintenance.

  • Maintain daily reports that are established to measure daily, weekly and monthly KPI’s.

  • Develop and maintain inventory control systems that meet ongoing and future facility needs.

  • Develop and manage the facility cycle count program and the inventory recoup/repack/return/recycle program.

  • Provide floor support to Operations Supervisors and hourly associates regarding inventory issues and office support to the I/O Coordinators and receiving/shipping office personnel.

  • Facilitates and executes the hold process for local site.

  • Has a positive influence on and assists in the development of employees and conducts periodic performance evaluations of direct reports.

  • Insure daily communications and shift meetings provide the necessary information for employees to do their jobs consistently well while making them feel a real part of the team.


Additional Responsibilities

  • Promotes positive customer relationships.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to prioritize and organize work, along with strong follow-up, analytical, problem solving and sound decision making skills

  • Ability to effectively communicate in both verbal and written forms with customers, employees, peers and management

  • Ability to work self-directed with minimal supervision

  • Ability to work independently and as member of a team

  • Ability to manage individual performance and employee relations

  • Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment

  • Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills

  • Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices

  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, excel and Windows

  • Intermediate computer skills intermediate required

  • Exposure to Lean principles, systems and tools beginner preferred

  • Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) intermediate preferred

  • Knowledge of OSHA required intermediate required

  • DOT and Hazmat knowledge may be required based on the account intermediate preferred

  • APICS certified intermediate preferred


Qualifications

  • H.S. diploma/GED required

  • Bachelor's degree preferred logistics, supply chain, or related field.

  • Three (3) years or more manufacturing/production/distribution inventory experience required

  • Two (2) years or more supervisory experience required

  • Three (3) years or more PC Inventory and accounting skills required

  • Three (3) years or more problem solving skills experience, use of formal Root Cause Countermeasure Systems preferred

  • Intermediate computer skills intermediate required

  • Exposure to Lean principles, systems and tools beginner preferred

  • Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) intermediate preferred

  • Knowledge of OSHA required intermediate required

  • DOT and Hazmat knowledge may be required based on the account intermediate preferred

  • APICS certified intermediate preferred


DOT Regulated
No

Job Category

Inventory Control

Compensation Information:

The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc.

Compensation ranges for the position are below:

Pay Type:

Salaried

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The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type.

Benefits Information:

For all Full-time positions only: Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.

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