Manager, Inventory Control

JOB SUMMARY / GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  

This position is responsible for maintaining appropriate inventory levels for all products stocked at the center and determines appropriate stock levels based on historical data and future requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Other duties may be assigned.  A teammate in this position must have the ability to:

• Maintain accurate records on all product inventoried at the center; monitoring rotation/transfer of stock while avoiding shortages, out-of-stock items, and obsolete items, monitoring inbound item master and make changes to reflect correct locations for product and set-up locations for new product.
• Locally procure product to restock inventory from local vendors, coordinating with corporate as necessary.
• Maintain lowest possible inventory expense through continual monitoring stock levels and customer demands.
• Complete cycle counts and investigations of inventory gains and losses.
• Train and certify all warehouse management, Inventory Control, and warehouse and driver associates on proper inventory procedures (i.e. Inventory Integrity Procedures).
• Arranges for stock transfers and combination loads and provide new product information to the appropriate departments for entry into the computer system.
• Communicate with appropriate management; inform teams and customers about planned marketing and promotional activities to ensure adequate supply of items required for increased customer traffic.
• Achieve savings in cost of inventory by working with vendors to obtain the best overall pricing on local products and inbound transportation; collect credits/debits from vendors for redelivery of out-of-stock products.
• Complete all required reports accurately and on-time.
• Serve as the primary center contact for corporate and vendors relating to purchasing (i.e. code dates).
• Track trip itineraries and product returns to analyze problem areas.
• Audit computer printouts to reduce overstock levels with open purchase orders.
• Achieve established measurements for your center in the following areas: inventory turns, OSD/fill rate, vendor claims/credits, waste and obsolescence, quality assurance, and overtime.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

A teammate in this position must:

• Have 4-5 years work experience, preferably in food service industry.
• Be knowledge of warehouse and 2-3 years involving Inventory Control procedures.
• Have experience on AS 400 Mainframe, Excel, Microsoft Word, and Access programs, or similar programs is preferred.
• Be proficient with computer keyboard.
• Have product knowledge: frozen, non-food, perishable, and dairy products.
• Have math aptitude to develop a cost line and experience with 10 key calculators.
• Be able to write interdepartmental memos and customer correspondence.
• Have good communication skills; defining problems, establishing facts, answering questions and positive resolve ability.