It Inventory Control Manager

The Inventory Control Manager is responsible for controlling, managing, and monitoring product inventory across all warehouses within the technology business to support the ePlus mission and provide the best possible experience for our customers. The Inventory Control Manager supervises a team which are local and remote, and works closely with other Operations teams, Sales leadership and other departments to ensure the accurate reporting and safeguarding of assets.

ePlus prides itself in its customer-intimate approach. This role directly influences that quality of the customer experience.

Job Responsibilities:

Leadership:

• Oversee, train, assist and develop the Inventory Control staff some of which are remote, ensuring they follow all defined processes, policies and procedures. Ensure department is meeting or exceeding defined quality, accuracy, and performance metrics.
• Identify, prioritize, and champion opportunities for continuous improvements to support improved quality, growth and performance efficiencies over time.
• Implement lean inventory principles and just-in-time (JIT) concepts where possible.
• Ensure procedures and process documentation are kept up-to-date.
• Lead by example by following and promoting all safety, regulatory, and compliance policies and procedures.
• Envision and plan for the development of the Inventory Control function as the company grows and evolves.

Inventory Management:

• Enhance and operationalize Inventory Control policies, procedures and best practices to ensure accurate tracking and reporting of inventory levels.
• Coordinate with various departments across the enterprise to optimize stock levels and order quantities.
• Receives and verifies incoming items for accuracy (including against purchase orders and packing slips).
• Maintains labeling system on each item.
• Coordinate cycle counts, physical inventory counts and audits.
• Coordinate invoicing of products shipped through ePlus facilities.
• Verify receipt of product into facilities based on vendor invoices. Research and resolve discrepancies within the defined SLAs.
• Coordinate identification and resolution of obsolete inventory.

Inventory Reconciliation:

• Regularly audit physical inventory counts against system records to ensure accuracy.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies within defined SLAs.
• Report inventory numbers and reconciled inventory at various stages each month.

Forecasting and Demand Planning:

• Collaborate with Sales and Procurement to determine and validate inventory needs and ensure appropriate stock availability.

Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and safety requirements related to inventory.
• Manage and communicate Sarbanes-Oxley internal control documents as they relate to inventory and the warehouse facilities.
• Ensure compliance with ISO9001 requirements.

Your Corporate Responsibilities:

Internal Control responsibilities vary by role and are subject to change. Please discuss your individual internal control responsibilities with your immediate supervisor on a regular basis.

• Handle confidential matters and information professionally
• Conduct business in a professional, competent and ethical manner
• Adhere to corporate policies and procedures

Job Knowledge/Skills:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working with a Warehouse Management System (preferably Koerber).
• Demonstrated knowledge of inventory management best practices, industry standards and compliance.
• Leverage data analysis to drive decision-making. High proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Power BI and Power Query expertise is a plus.
• Critical thinking to question requests from Sales and customers to understand what’s in the best interests of all parties.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and adapt to an ever-changing work environment.
• Ability to lead the organization through changes with a positive attitude – a team player with a “can do” attitude.
• Expertise and extensive experience using Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention-to-detail.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in supply chain management, business, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience as Inventory Control Manager or equivalent.
• Certification in Planning and/or Inventory Control and Management is preferred (e.g. CPIM, CSCP).
• Experience managing $150M of inventory.
• Experience in build /configure /ship-to-order environments with hardware and IT Services.
• Experience managing multiple global facilities.

Position Specifics:

The base salary range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $90,000 and $100,000 annually; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including commissions and discretionary bonuses, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. ePlus Benefits highlights can be viewed here.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Physical Requirements of Position:

Ability of finger dexterity to be used primarily to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects or pinching fingers together. Movements frequently and regularly required using the wrists, hands and / or fingers. Speech ability must be at a level where one must convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly or quickly. Hearing ability must be at a level to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information. Visual ability must be average with ordinary visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or products, or operate machinery. Physical strength for sedentary work with sitting most of the time. May have to exert or lift up to 10 – 20 pounds of force occasionally.

ePlus is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. ePlus promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.

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