Inventory Assistant Manager jobs in United States
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WebstaurantStore ยท 2 days ago

Inventory Assistant Manager

WebstaurantStore is the foodservice professional's premier source for restaurant equipment, supplies, and knowledge online. The Inventory Assistant Manager is responsible for managing daily operations in the inventory department, developing tools to increase productivity, and ensuring proper training for new employees while maintaining high performance standards among current staff.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Manage and support the day-to-day operation process and movement of products in the inventory department while overseeing the following subdepartments: Wrap, Go-Backs, Returns, Expeditor, Product Placement, Bin Maintenance, and Replenishment
Work closely with each subdepartment and Team Leads to maximize accuracy and daily work loads
Ensure processes are being followed and analyze opportunities for improvement including productivity growth, cost reduction, damage mitigation, and increased process efficiency
Respond professionally and promptly to any emails, associate questions and/or situations
Supervise 30+ employees to achieve high performance standards while coaching, training, and developing employees in industry best practices
Ensure items requiring extensive research are resolved within 24 hours
Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly metrics for assigned departments; identify and resolve operating issues as needed, including administration and oversight of corrective actions and progressive discipline process
Provide clear and frequent communication to all teams regarding department productivity, Company policies and procedures
Interact regularly with employees one-on-one to promote culture, a high level of engagement, and ensure all safety regulations / rules are followed. Actively engaging in "MBWA" or Manage by Walking Around and serve as a role model of company culture
Identify and delegate quarterly initiatives to team members; promote and monitor progress to ensure quarterly goals are met
Ensure warehouse is completely cycled 4 times per year with an accuracy of 75% or above for each section of the warehouse
Maintain adequate staffing levels to ensure operating metrics are met consistently; may include the coordination of shift change bids and related programs
Lead daily and weekly meetings to share information including metrics review, areas of improvement, employee relations issues, and updates on quarterly initiatives and related projects
Track and administer 30/60 day reviews as well as semi-annual and annual reviews
Manage time clocks and PTO for associates
Document injuries and ensure paperwork is filled out properly
Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Operations ManagementInventory ManagementMS Office ProficiencyAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCustomer Service OrientationVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationEmotional IntelligenceTeamwork

Required

Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in operations management
Proficiency with MS Office required (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfortable working in a high-tech environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain technical and complex concepts in a simple and concise way to ensure ease of understanding
Strong emotional intelligence required with the ability to connect with others in-person and remotely
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and within a team
Service leadership approach with a demonstrated desire to exceed expectations
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to quickly adapt as business needs change; ability to address difficult situations with diplomacy and emotional intelligence
Customer service-oriented attitude with a demonstrated desire to exceed expectations
Ability to work off-shift as required to respond to urgent needs

Preferred

Experience working in a distribution environment

Benefits

Medical
Vision
Dental
PTO
Paid Maternity Leave
Paid Parental Leave
Life Insurance
Disability
Dependent Care FSA
401(k) matching
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Incentives
Company Discounts
AT&T & Verizon Discount
Bonus Opportunities
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Adoption Assistance
On-Site Fitness Centers
Dog-friendly Offices

Company

WebstaurantStore

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Since WebstaurantStore's start in 2004, we have worked hard to build an innovative, easy-to-use website that meets the purchasing needs of foodservice professionals throughout the world.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Laura Brent
Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) Lead
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Luara Da Silva, MBA
Partnership & Project Coordinator
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