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ICM Inc · 1 day ago

Inventory Manager

ICM Inc is a company that values its employees and fosters a culture of trust and empowerment. The Inventory Manager will oversee the inventory and warehouse team, managing inventory control, logistics, and ensuring efficient operations within the warehouse while leading initiatives for inventory optimization and performance reporting.

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Hiring Manager
Melissa Traffas
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Responsibilities

Timely and accurately manage inventory and control processes, perform analysis, and take necessary actions to ensure effective control of inventory levels, costs and forecasts resulting in inventory reduction, cash generation, cost avoidance, increased inventory turns and efficient safety stock
Lead inventory and warehouse team to ensure inventory accuracy both physically and in ERP system. Maintain warehouse to ensure clean, organized, and safe working environment. Assist team with daily activities as needed to meet deadlines
Develop warehouse operations systems by determining product handling and storage requirements, equipment utilization, inventory, control processes and shipping methods
Develop and implement inventory control KPI’s and liaise with Finance department to establish financial operational reporting for inventory
Facilitate the preparation of inventory financial performance for reporting purposes
Serve as site lead for systems implementation and modifications. Perform advanced configuration of the WMS and lead company initiatives to improve WMS functionality. Ensure staff fully understand and utilize the ERP system to its fullest capabilities by developing rigid processes and procedures to ensure quality, timely, and accurate inventory transactions and levels
Provide oversight of the inventory clean-up project; work with internal team members to determine classification of inventory for use or disposal
Support effort to categorically arrange and maintain warehouse, both physically and electronically for better efficiency and visibility of contents
Develop and implement strategies to optimize inventory levels across multiple sites (on and offsite locations), ensuring adequate stock levels while minimizing excess inventory and obsolescence. Own, understand, evaluate, and address the unique requirements and challenges of each location
Establish rigorous access controls to inventory for non- department personnel
Assist in establishing metrics related to inventory (on-hand value, safety stock, excess) and communicating performance results on a regular basis
Support return of goods in identifying use and value for the returned goods
Lead initiative for sales of overstock, excess and obsolete items
Approve expenses and manage divisional budgets for inventory and warehouse as needed
Provide leadership to the inventory control and warehouse teams, including the determination of adequate staffing levels, recruitment and disciplinary actions. Oversee teams and manage the flow and quality of work to maximize efficiency

Qualification

Inventory managementWarehouse managementERP experienceMS Office proficiencyAnalytical abilitiesMultitaskingProblem-solving abilitiesNegotiation skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree required
5–7 years of inventory and warehouse management experience
Proficiency with MS Office and office equipment
ERP experience required
Strong understanding of warehouse procedures
Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication
Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment
Initiative‑driven and organized
Ability to handle sensitive material with discretion
Valid driver's license
Ability to sit for long periods, view screens, and communicate clearly
Fine visual acuity and ability to lift up to 75 lbs

Company

ICM Inc

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Established in 1995 and headquartered in Colwich, Kansas, with a regional office in Brazil, ICM provides innovative technologies, solutions and services to sustain agriculture and to advance renewable energy, including ethanol and feed technologies that will increase the supply of world protein.

H1B Sponsorship

ICM Inc has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2021 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Dave VanderGriend
Founder & Chairman
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