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NFI · 1 day ago

Inventory Control Manager

Hazleton, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

NFI is seeking an Inventory Control Manager responsible for managing all inventory control functions, including daily cycle counts and system reconciliation. The role involves overseeing inventory activities, employee relations, and safety initiatives to ensure operational success.

LogisticsTransportation

Responsibilities

Oversees the daily cycle counts, slot audits and the reconciliation of activities between systems

Ensures timely reporting and communication to the proper staff as needed

Ensures that customer requirements are accurately reported in the timing provided by the customer

Plans, executes and reconciles physical inventories

Prepares analysis of adjustments activities report

Researches to reconcile inventory discrepancies

Oversees all customer return processing and reporting

Ensures the daily pre-shift meetings cover previous productivity, operational problems, forecasting workload and any other pertinent company information

Ensures proper staffing and supports hiring for all facility operations

Ensures all new employees are properly on-boarded; completing required paperwork and following a structured training schedule

Produces and effectively communicates department goals and individual performance goals that ensure the facility achieves operational success

Manages and maintains good human resources practices with direct reports, and adherence to established corporate and department policies and procedures

Works with the General Manager and Human Resources to resolve employee relation issues, discipline actions, problem resolution and terminations

Provides feedback, coaching, guidance, and recognition to enhance other’s skill development

Plays an active role in employee development and talent selection

Acts as a role model for the department in support of corporate mission, vision, and values

Provides regular coaching and feedback on performance, prepares and presents formal performance appraisals and makes recommendations and approves annual compensation increases

Exhibits a commitment to self-development by staying current on information, tools, and systems

Travels to other warehouses and participates in department or company meetings, as necessary

Provides training for Inventory Control team members and ongoing training to educate staff

Oversees the entire Inventory Control department to ensure that all procedures are being followed properly and in a timely fashion

Attends industry related seminars as needed

Assists in projects as needed by the General Manager

Ensures the safe, clean and efficient operation of the warehouse to meet service standards

Actively supports and participates in all safety initiatives in the facility

Performs safety observations to coach employees on safety procedures

Implements the necessary improvements to procedures and facility to prevent re-occurring accidents

Prevents associate incident and injury by overseeing accident investigations, assessing root cause analysis and implementing necessary improvements

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementWarehouse Management SystemsMicrosoft OfficeExcelTalent ManagementAnalytical SkillsCustomer ServiceTeam BuildingLean/Six SigmaBilingual English/Spanish

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field preferred

5+ years of supervisory experience in a warehouse or distribution environment

Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (Manhattan preferred)

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of Excel

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Ability to handle changing priorities and use good judgment in stressful situations

Excellent talent management and team building skills

Excellent verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills

Excellent customer service skills specifically with external clients

Excellent analytical and mathematical skills

Ability and availability to work irregular or extended hours including nights, weekends and holidays as needed by the customer

Must be able to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours

Lift and move totes up to 50 pounds

Regular bending, lifting, stretching and reaching both below the waist and above the head

Walking in the distribution center and around the area with great frequency; facilities are over a quarter mile in length

Should be able to work in environments with variable noise levels, lighting conditions and temperature variation and able to access all areas of building without limitations