Inventory Control Director

at  Arkansas Foodbank

The Inventory Control Director is responsible for ensuring the overall integrity of the Arkansas Foodbank inventory. The Inventory Control Director is responsible for compiling data and providing key metrics and analysis to Operations Management related to inventory levels, quality control, and distribution.
The Inventory Control Director is a vital member of the Operations department and assists with grant management and reporting and regular survey and data collection from community and agency partners.
Arkansas Foodbank team members will demonstrate a commitment to our mission and to the fight against hunger in Arkansas. They must have a clear understanding of and ability to articulate the mission and vision of Arkansas Foodbank and a desire to work with diverse populations. Team members must exemplify Arkansas Foodbank values while representing the organization at public, social, and business settings.

QUALIFICATIONS

The following qualifications are preferred for the candidate, however, other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements upon approval of management.

• The candidate should have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college preferably in Operations Management, Business, Supply Chain Management, Project Management or a related field AND Two (2) years of Warehousing, Receiving, Inventory Control, or Materials Management related experience.

OR

• Associate degree from an accredited college, preferably in Operations Management, Business, Supply Chain Management, Project Management or a related field AND six (6) years of Warehousing, Receiving, Inventory Control, or Materials Management related experience.
• Three (3) years supervisory experience.
• Sound working knowledge of common inventory management software
• Develop standards, metrics and procedures that maximize inventory management efficiency
• Power equipment certification preferred
• Development and implement control systems for tracking, analysis, auditing and reporting
• Power equipment certification preferred

The Inventory Control Director will be comfortable learning new technology, as well as an eagerness to utilize Arkansas Foodbank software systems. They will possess strong interpersonal skills, a spirit of collaboration and teamwork, and a commitment to hunger relief.

• Responsible for physical inventory oversight at all Arkansas Foodbank locations by implementing safeguards to mitigate risk of loss from theft, obsolescence, or physical condition.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual metrics for cycle counting and inventory accuracy.
• Develops and maintains policies and procedures in partnership with purchasing and product sourcing to ensure planning and control of inventory levels.
• Plan and manage annual physical inventories (if needed), internal/external audits.
• Researches, analyzes, and evaluates significant differences between physical and perpetual inventories.
• Maintains a system of identifying and reporting slow moving, surplus and odd lot inventory.
• Coordinates the evaluation and design of inventory controls that ensure that inventory is properly reported.
• Perform audits to ensure cycle count program accuracy and sustainability.
• Ensure overall data integrity within the department.
• Provide clear and concise reporting to Senior Management.
• Problem-solve inventory discrepancies; establish and implement prevention countermeasures.
• Train and/or support material handling teams in proper inventory practices to maintain inventory accuracy as needed.
• Work with cross functional teams to ensure IC practices are being followed and lead/support continuous improvement.
• Document and manage standard work instructions associated with cycle count and inventory adjustment processes.
• Effectively manage personnel issues such as the recruitment, training, and discipline of staff.
• Knowledge and concern for safety issues.
• Knowledge of Bar Code Technology and Electronic Data interchange.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel) as well as a demonstrated ability to utilize inventory accounting applications within ERP software.
• Other duties as assigne

The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other areas to cover absences or to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload. Individuals in this position may occasionally work irregular hours as necessary.

The Inventory Control Director will be comfortable learning new technology, as well as an eagerness to utilize Arkansas Foodbank software systems. They will possess strong interpersonal skills, a spirit of collaboration and teamwork, and a commitment to hunger relief.

• Responsible for physical inventory oversight at all Arkansas Foodbank locations by implementing safeguards to mitigate risk of loss from theft, obsolescence, or physical condition.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual metrics for cycle counting and inventory accuracy.
• Develops and maintains policies and procedures in partnership with purchasing and product sourcing to ensure planning and control of inventory levels.
• Plan and manage annual physical inventories (if needed), internal/external audits.
• Researches, analyzes, and evaluates significant differences between physical and perpetual inventories.
• Maintains a system of identifying and reporting slow moving, surplus and odd lot inventory.
• Coordinates the evaluation and design of inventory controls that ensure that inventory is properly reported.
• Perform audits to ensure cycle count program accuracy and sustainability.
• Ensure overall data integrity within the department.
• Provide clear and concise reporting to Senior Management.
• Problem-solve inventory discrepancies; establish and implement prevention countermeasures.
• Train and/or support material handling teams in proper inventory practices to maintain inventory accuracy as needed.
• Work with cross functional teams to ensure IC practices are being followed and lead/support continuous improvement.
• Document and manage standard work instructions associated with cycle count and inventory adjustment processes.
• Effectively manage personnel issues such as the recruitment, training, and discipline of staff.
• Knowledge and concern for safety issues.
• Knowledge of Bar Code Technology and Electronic Data interchange.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel) as well as a demonstrated ability to utilize inventory accounting applications within ERP software.
• Other duties as assigned