Inventory Manager, Supply Chain

Inventory Manager, Supply Chain

Stanley 

Seattle, WA 

Stanley, a HAVI company, is defined by Creativity, Building and Invention. We are makers of the legendary bottle and box. Driven by purpose, passion, and performance. Obsessed with making a difference and keeping our promises. Proud of our yesterday and focused on building the team of tomorrow.  

Position Overview

The Inventory Manager will be a key member of our Supply Chain organization, ensuring the efficient distribution and management of inventory across our 3PL facilities. You will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate stock levels, optimizing inventory turnover, and ensuring a seamless flow of goods through our network, both physical and virtual. This talented Supply Chain expert will use their strong technical skills to collect, consolidate, and analyze data from various sources and share insights across our Supply Chain team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Inventory Control: Implement strategies to maintain accurate inventory records, including monitoring stock levels, conducting regular audits, and coordinating physical inventories. Ensure proper documentation of incoming and outgoing goods and reconcile any discrepancies.

1. Inventory Optimization: Continuously analyze inventory levels, turnover rates, and carrying costs to identify opportunities for improvement. Implement strategies to maximize inventory turnover, reduce stockouts, and minimize excess/obsolete inventory through effective collaboration between demand planning, logistics team and our 3PL’s.

1. Warehouse Layout and Organization: Work closely with the warehouse operations providers to optimize the layout and organization of goods within their fulfillment and distribution centers. Develop inventory management protocols and ensure efficient utilization of warehouse space.

1. Reporting and Analysis: Prepare regular inventory reports, collaborate with internal and external auditors, highlighting key metrics such as stock levels, turnover rates, and order accuracy. Use data-driven insights to identify trends, opportunities, and risks, and provide recommendations for process improvements and cost savings.

1. Vendor Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely receipts, put away and delivery of goods. Monitor supplier performance regarding inventory accuracy and proactively address any issues or delays to prevent disruptions to the Supply Chain.

1. Demand Planning: Collaborate closely with the demand planning team to forecast future inventory needs and develop replenishment strategies. Analyze historical data and provide ideas to adjust inventory levels accordingly to meet customer demands while minimizing excess inventory.

About You

To excel in this role, you should have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a good understanding of Supply Chain and warehouse (B2B and DTC) operations.

Education & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain management, business administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in inventory management within a fulfillment and distribution network.
• Familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) and audit protocols.
• Confidence in working with internal and external auditors.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control techniques, demand forecasting, and Supply Chain management principles.
• Excellent analytical skills with proficiency in inventory management software and advanced spreadsheet applications.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations and familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS) is a plus.

Stanley is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Stanley is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please reach Recruiting@pmi-worldwide.com.

The base pay range for this position is for a successful candidate within the state listed. The successful candidate’s actual pay will be based on multiple factors, such as work location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, and experience. Stanley is a total rewards company, which includes rewards beyond base salary.  At Stanley, full-time employees are eligible for an annual bonus, based on company and individual results.  In addition, we offer a variety of employee benefits, personalized time off, 14-Paid holidays, dental, vision, 401(k), and much more.

About HAVI

HAVI is a global, privately owned company that connects people with ideas, data with insights, supply with demand, restaurants with deliveries and ultimately, people with the products they love. Whether we are sourcing, storing, or delivering products, we bring unmatched category expertise and unrivaled operational excellence, combined with powerful digital analytics and insights. Founded in 1974, HAVI employs more than 10,000 people and serves customers in more than 100 countries. HAVI’s business units include Supply Chain, tms, and Stanley. Our portfolio of businesses offers best-in-class sourcing and Supply Chain capabilities, brand-defining marketing and promotion services and innovative consumer products. For more information, please visit HAVI.com, tmsw.com and stanley1913.com.