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SalaryAt Colibri Group, culture is a critical part of our collective success, and we live our values everyday: Love, Joy, Boldness, Teamwork, and Curiosity. These values guide our interactions with each other, our customers, and the community.
Position Overview:
The Inventory Manager will be responsible for the overall management of our inventory, including physical product procurement, managing stock levels, cost management, vendor relations, and oversight of tabbing and highlighting services. This individual will be responsible for the oversight of the order fulfillment operations. In addition to managing inventory processes, procedures, and business performance related to this area, this role includes leadership responsibilities, where you will supervise and guide a team of inventory associates to achieve departmental goals.
What You'll Do
- Manage all aspects of inventory, including procurement, storage, and distribution for current (3) and future business units
- Develop and implement inventory management policies and procedures that ensure accuracy and efficiency and align with business budget plan.
- Monitor inventory levels and make appropriate adjustments to avoid stock outs or overstocking.
- Regularly review order history and trailing trends to adjust order amounts as required by business need
- Manage vendor relationships and negotiate favorable terms and pricing.
- Work closely with the finance team to manage inventory costs and ensure profitability and execute accurate monthly (if required), quarterly and end of year audits as required by finance to ensure accurate inventory levels are known
- Oversee the tabbing and highlighting services to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
- Manage the order fulfillment operations and associated staff, including hiring, training, and performance management.
- Develop and implement processes to improve order fulfillment efficiency and accuracy.
- Monitor and report on inventory performance metrics to management.
- Responsible for hiring, training, and mentoring a team of inventory associates.
- Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to support individual growth and development.
- Foster a collaborative and positive work environment that promotes teamwork and accountability.
- Set performance goals and KPIs for the team, and monitor progress towards objectives.
- Provide direction and support to Customer Service to ensure that they have the information needed to support our customer inquiries in matters relating to order fulfillment
- Regularly review the queue for and promptly respond to emails from students or customer service staff regarding shipping and orders in a professional and detailed manner for the customer
- Complete other duties and special projects as assigned.
What You'll Need to Succeed
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field preferred. Applicable experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Minimum of 2 years of proven experience in purchasing and inventory management, preferably in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong understanding of inventory management principles and best practices.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong organizational and time and task management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and inventory management software.
Colibri Group welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, and we understand that not every candidate will meet every requirement listed in the job description. Research has shown that women and people of color may be less likely to apply to jobs unless they feel they meet every qualification, and we want to actively combat this bias in our hiring process. If you're excited about the role and believe you have the skills and experience to contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply, even if your background doesn't align perfectly with every qualification listed. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we believe that diversity of perspectives and experiences is essential to our success. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another position within our organization. Don't hesitate to take the leap and apply today!
Colibri Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Colibri Group prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
