Inventory Manager

Are you passionate about Warehouse Operations? Are you looking for an opportunity to make an impact in a global company? We need people like you to help us hire the best in the business and we're excited to have you join us in this significant role to ensure we continue to build a diverse and engaged workforce! Come be part of something special at CJ Logistics America!

Position Overview

The Inventory Manager is accountable for supervisors, analysts, and clerks in the areas of inventory control, quality, and continuous improvement across a network of CJ Logistics Distribution Centers. They spend the majority of time working with the operations teams to use continuous improvement tools and techniques to improve processes, reduce costs and meet production and quality goals.

Position Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the General Manager to set overall operational capacity plan for logistics center – including production plans, staffing plans, stretch goals, schedules, and MHE allocations
• Act as liaison with engineering; manage execution of zoning, layout, and pick-lines
• Manage Inventory
• Utilize data and forecasts to identify opportunities for change; evaluate adherence to leading practices
• Participate in and support safety programs and safety committee activities
• Ensure compliance and improvement of all Inventory Control and Quality Management practices across the network
• Establish and manage food safety, sanitation, and regulatory programs
• Manage the execution and communication of all audits, inspections, customer-specific requirements and policy deviations)
• Ensure the team is reinforcing compliance to quality practices through sustained adherence to management reviews, audits, documentation, and CAPAs
• Support management reviews, quality continuous improvement, and quality planning as part of overall customer network goals
• Analyze and manage labor expense, including performance data
• Manage supervisors, analysts, and clerks to ensure that are delivering results for the customer
• Connect Operations Optimization team members to CJ Logistics and Customer’s business objectives
• Conduct regular team meetings
• Develop employees and hold them accountable for performance
• Drive continuous improvement culture to achieve company and customer business objectives
• Evaluate Leading Practices for improvement, including network-wide recommendations
• Execute appropriate visual management for metrics achievement
• Management of the Continuous Improvement Program
• Hold employees accountable for performance Job

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree 2 or more years of experience in Operations and/or experience in Lean Six Sigma or equivalent methodologies
• 5 years of operations management experience with a focus on inventory control
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)
• Proven ability to analyze data and provide recommendations based on analysis
• Ability to travel as needed
• Experience with project management concepts and techniques
• Certifications in Continuous Improvement, Lean and/or Six Sigma Personal Qualities
• Ability to work across a network and effectively interact with a variety of stakeholders
• Skilled in conveying information in understandable terms at all levels of the organization
• Objective and resilient when presenting findings and insights
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

  Pay, Benefits and More:

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Salary Range: 100-120K
  • Full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), Life insurance, tuition assistance, PTO and MORE!
  • Growing company with a performance record that continues to climb!
  • Opportunity to drive significant changes in Talent Acquisition with an ability to make an impact across the organization
  • Open-door work environment
  • High Performance culture with a focus on a growth mindset where continuous improvement is embraced
  • Opportunities for advancement!

  CJ Logistics America About Statement:

  CJ Logistics America delivers integrated and multimodal logistics services, connecting every corner of the world via air, sea and land. As a lead logistics partner (LLP), third-party logistics provider (3PL) and supply chain consultant, we help customers leverage supply chain management as a competitive advantage, reducing total system costs, transforming business processes, improving service and facilitating growth and change. With a focus on social responsibility and sustainability through growth with customers and communities, we prioritize the wellbeing of the end consumer, our customers and our employees. CJ Logistics America is responsible for the North America region, specializing in solutions for regulated industries such as food and beverage, consumer-packaged goods, healthcare and medical supplies, and tire and automotive.

  CJ Logistics America is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and or/harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military statue, disability (physical or mental) medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, CJ Logistics America participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.

  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.