Kenco Group · 3 hours ago
Inventory Control Manager
Rockford, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$83K/yr - $125K/yr
7+ years expKenco Group is a leading 3PL provider in the U.S. that values innovation, integrity, and employee growth. The Inventory Control Manager will direct and coordinate activities of the quality division to optimize quality performance, manage quality associates, and develop supervisors while maintaining strong customer relationships.
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Responsibilities
Maintain the Inventory Control Plan & monitor control measures
Review weekly adjustments and cycle bin moves
Research discrepancies
Monitor & respond to cycle counting reports
Ensure accuracy and consistency of daily operational reports
Work Instruction and Standard Work maintenance and approval
Staff for operational support throughout weekends
Make sure equipment availability is optimal (repairs, missing, etc)
Maintains departmental staffing at appropriate levels
Using performance management to set goals and objectives for all direct reports, and performing quarterly reviews
Develop a Safety First – Lean Culture which focuses on Continuous Improvement
Work closely with the customer, developing a strong partnership
Conducts weekly Inventory Control meetings with the leadership team
Execute the cycle count program as it relates to the Physical Inventory Exemption program
Prepares and maintains documentation of processes with GMI operations
Assists as needed in reprofiling projects
Delegates duties to subordinate managers and supervisors
Investigates and arbitrates employee complaints, problems or policy violations. Interprets company policies to employees and enforces policies through the use of progressive discipline
Implements plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals
Works as a team player
Mentors personnel on management/leadership skills to foster an environment conducive to teambuilding
Works to achieve harmonic balance within highly diversified workforce
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in management, logistics, or engineering from four-year college or university
seven- to ten-years' experience in logistics or manufacturing management
equivalent combination of education and experience
Proficient skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Proven quality management skills with emphasis on ISO9000 processes
Knowledge of advanced distribution/WMS systems, RF and bar coding
Transportation/Logistics management experience
Proven quantifiable management skills
Proven verbal and non-verbal communications skills
Safety leadership experience
Preferred
3PL experience a plus
Broken case, full case and pallet picking experience a plus
Value Added services such as kitting and packaging experience a plus
Previous experience in 3rd party logistics operation
Six Sigma and Lean experience preferred
Benefits
Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accounts
Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Basic Life and Supplemental Life
Short Term and Long Term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
401(k)
Paid Time Off approximately 2 weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)
Employer Paid Holidays- 10 days
Company
Kenco Group
Kenco is a leading North American 3PL delivering custom, integrated logistics solutions that maximize supply chain efficiency.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Pritzker Private Capital
2022-10-06Private Equity
Leadership Team
Denis Reilly
President and CEO
Thomas Kaminsky
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-08-13
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