The Manager of Inventory Control ensures the accuracy, safekeeping and timely movement of inventory throughout the site. This is accomplished through the development of lean processes and procedures that meet internal and external customer requirements and the effective leadership of Inventory Control resources through clear and precise communications of responsibilities and goals. Collaborative relationships with Functional Leaders are maintained to ensure Inventory Controls supports departmental needs and collectively the business meets our external customer demands.

• Communicates with customers and other strategic partners to gain their input and support on the business objectives. Fosters true partner relationships that allow us to manage change and growth within the individual business.
• Creates and maintains processes that provide solutions for various internal and external customer demands.
• Provides technical and operational support during the business development process and new customer acquisition.
• Develop and establish document controls to ensure accuracy of inventory.
• Establish, track, and analyze departmental reports / measurements and present findings as appropriate.
• Ensures adherence to and administers procedures necessary to implement approved policy and provides the overall direction necessary to ensure the delivery of efficient and effective area services. (5%)
• Hires, develops, evaluates, and (when necessary) disciplines and discharges subordinates personnel or makes authoritative recommendations in such matter. Develops function-specific orientation and training programs for area personnel. Establishes standards for effective job performance and evaluates subordinates according to such standards. Delegates these responsibilities to supervisory personnel as appropriate.
• Responsible for the development and maintenance of an effective organization for area(s) of responsibility, including: a) efficient work flow patterns; b) established performance standards; c) effective delineation of duties and responsibilities; d) suitable staffing levels; e) appropriate supervision; and f) systems for timely communication of pertinent information.
• Serves as liaison with other organizational department leaders; establishes and maintains the working rapport necessary to develop cooperation and effectively integrate area services into the company’s overall business fulfillment system.
• Receives and investigates all complaints concerning his or her area(s) of responsibility and its personnel; determines veracity of such and (as necessary) takes corrective or disciplinary action and/or prepares reply.
• Remains abreast of developments in the field(s) by pursuing a program of self development, participating in professional organizations, interacting with peers, reviewing pertinent literature, and so forth. Incorporates advancements when practicable and cost effective.
• Directs the preparation of records as well as recurring and special reports and analyses for area(s) of responsibility ensuring that they are complete, accurate and prepared on time. Reviews and interprets these in order to ascertain the extent to which goals are being attained. Initiates corrective action as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Highly skilled inventory control leader with extensive strategic and tactical experience, results-oriented, high energy, high urgency, and embraces effective change.
• High level of customer interaction; frequent interruptions and re-prioritization of projects based upon customer needs, working under deadlines, creative thinking, working on multiple projects simultaneously, ability making decisions based on various levels of information.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Highly analytical with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Five (5) years inventory control supervisory experience in a fast paced, high volume (approximately 8,000+ SKU’s) manufacturing/repair environment with at least three (3) years of data interpretation / analysis and logistics experience.
• Working knowledge and understanding of MRP / ERP systems, WIP & Planning.
• Experience with Microsoft Great Plains or Oracle
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Requires the ability to direct and manage through multiple teams.
• Ability to work independently and assume primary responsibility to move projects and production related services forward.
• Requires willingness to take personal risk and make decisions based on limited data.