Inventory Manager
Description
Job Title: Inventory and Warehouse Manager
Reports To: Plant Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt
Prepared By: Human Resources
Summary:
The Inventory and Warehouse Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of inventory control and warehouse operations. This role involves managing inventory levels, ensuring the accuracy of stock, optimizing warehouse processes, and supervising warehouse staff. The successful candidate will work closely with various departments to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and contribute to the overall success of the company. This position requires strong organizational, leadership, and analytical skills, as well as a commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment.
Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
(Include the following; however, other duties may apply.)
- Develop and implement inventory control procedures to maintain optimal inventory levels.
- Monitor and manage inventory accuracy, conducting regular audits and reconciliations.
- Forecast inventory needs based on sales trends, production schedules, and lead times.
- Coordinate with purchasing and sales teams to ensure timely replenishment of stock.
- Analyze inventory data to identify and address discrepancies and variances.
- Oversee daily warehouse operations, ensuring efficient workflow and productivity.
- Implement and maintain effective warehouse layout and organization strategies.
- Supervise and train warehouse staff, promoting a safe and productive work environment.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Manage the receiving, storage, and distribution of goods in a timely and accurate manner.
- Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring timely and cost-effective transportation.
- Negotiate and manage relationships with shipping carriers and third-party logistics providers.
- Track and monitor shipment status, resolving any issues that arise during transit.
- Optimize distribution processes to minimize costs and improve delivery times.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices.
- Utilize inventory management software and other tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve warehouse performance.
- Collaborate with other departments to streamline operations and achieve company goals.
- Generate regular reports on inventory levels, turnover rates, and other relevant metrics.
- Provide insights and recommendations based on data analysis to support decision-making.
- Prepare and present reports to senior management as required.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This job has supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications:
To perform this job satisfactorily, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor's degree/5 years related experience
Preference for lean training
Language Skills:
Effectively communicate and understand job instructions both verbally and written in the English language.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to perform basic mathematical computations; ability to convert metric units correctly and applying the conversions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative on those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The table below illustrates the frequency and types of physical requirements for this job.
Frequency | |
required to lift/carry objects weighing less than 15 pounds | routinely (26% - 75%) |
lift/carry objects weighing between 15 and 44 pounds | routinely (26% - 75%) |
required to lift/carry objects weighing 45 pounds and over | rarely (0% - 5%) |
stand | often (> 75%) |
walk | routinely (26% - 75%) |
Kneel or sit | rarely (0% - 5%) |
climb | rarely (0% - 5%) |
reach above the shoulders | routinely (26% - 75%) |
use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls | often (> 75%) |
Vision - close | often (> 75%) |
Vision - distant | rarely (0% - 5%) |
Vision – color perception | rarely (0% - 5%) |
Repetitive Motion / Repetitive Work | routinely (26% - 75%) |
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative on those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
The table below illustrates the frequency and types of physical requirements for this job.
Element | Frequency |
Exposure to moving mechanical parts | often (> 75%) |
Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals | rarely (0% - 5%) |
Risk of Electrical Shock | rarely (0% - 5%) |
Nominal Noise Level | <80 db |
Peak/Occasional Noise Level | >81 db |