Inventory Control Manager I

at  DHL

INVENTORY CONTROL MANAGER I

Are you a motivated, organized individual seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity in a fast-paced environment? Would you enjoy being part of a dedicated team that works together to create a relevant, memorable difference in the lives of our customers and employees? If youre looking for change, and youre ready to make changes … were looking for you.
DHL Supply Chain is a world-class company, and we hire world-class people. People who arent afraid to work hard in fact, people who want to work hard. Our Inventory Control Managers do just that every day, all day. They have the drive to lead, the passion for excellence, and the enthusiasm for team development that we need. Theyre not just ready to face the challenges of the day theyre psyched about it because they know they are a part of everyday life. If this sounds like a team youd like to join … keep reading.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Inventory Control Manager provides senior leadership, direction and strategy for the Inventory Control team that will enable and facilitate the execution of the outlined operational deliverables. They will also be responsible for developing and progressing key customer relationships and operational partnerships necessary to drive and support an atmosphere of continuous improvement and operational excellence as it relates to inventory control management.

• Ensure customer inventory accuracy and shrink are monitored and reported timely to site leadership
• Maximize the performance of the site inventory processes and system to ensure:
• Care, custody, and control of customer inventory
• Accuracy (to floor and customer book)
• Proper utilization of information technology
• Provide required documentation in support of compliance requirements
• Manage the planning and execution of proactive and reactive cycle counts in compliance with the contractual service level agreement
• Develop, implement and validate procedures, controls and systems that prevent, detect and correct errors in inventory transactions and balances
• Apply continuous improvement initiatives to drive process, inventory accuracy, compliance, on-time completion, within budget, documented results
• Design and generate appropriate reporting to track inventory accuracy, shrink compliance, and variance root cause trends
• Maintain thorough knowledge of internal and customer systems in order to provide extensive support to operational team as well as the customer for inventory and production related issues
• Ensure proper identification and repackaging of damaged product with regard to disposal or the return to inventory as damaged merchandise.
• Develop labor plans and equipment needs budget for review with site leadership.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent or 4+ years related work experience in inventory control, logistics, or related discipline
3+ years logistics industry experience
3+ years supervisory or management experience - IC Supervisory role, unit pick environment
Experience with Warehouse Management Systems like JDA, Red Prairie, Manhattan, DMPLUS, SAP, etc.
Deep and broad understanding of Inventory Control, its financial and operational impacts - preferred in e-commerce Fulfillment environment
Our Organization has a business casual environment and focuses on teamwork, associate development, training, and continuous improvement. We offer competitive wages, excellent affordable insurance benefits (including health, dental, vision and life), 401K plan, paid vacation and holidays.
Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.

• Ensure customer inventory accuracy and shrink are monitored and reported timely to site leadership
• Maximize the performance of the site inventory processes and system to ensure:
• Care, custody, and control of customer inventory
• Accuracy (to floor and customer book)
• Proper utilization of information technology
• Provide required documentation in support of compliance requirements
• Manage the planning and execution of proactive and reactive cycle counts in compliance with the contractual service level agreement
• Develop, implement and validate procedures, controls and systems that prevent, detect and correct errors in inventory transactions and balances
• Apply continuous improvement initiatives to drive process, inventory accuracy, compliance, on-time completion, within budget, documented results
• Design and generate appropriate reporting to track inventory accuracy, shrink compliance, and variance root cause trends
• Maintain thorough knowledge of internal and customer systems in order to provide extensive support to operational team as well as the customer for inventory and production related issues
• Ensure proper identification and repackaging of damaged product with regard to disposal or the return to inventory as damaged merchandise.
• Develop labor plans and equipment needs budget for review with site leadership