Inventory Manager

Description

Girl Scouts of Central California South (GSCCS), offers amazing opportunities for talented, forward-thinking, innovative individuals who share our vision of helping girls and young women change the world for the better. Girl Scouts has been equipping girls to achieve their full potential more than 100 years- and today, Girl Scouts stands as the preeminent leadership development organization for girls, with over 1 million members across the nation. At GSCCS, we serve more than 8,000 members, which includes 6,500 girls in Kindergarten through 12th grade & over 2,000 adult volunteers spanning across five (5) central valley counties: Kern, Tulare, Kings, Fresno & Madera. We have Council offices in both Fresno and Bakersfield, California.

We believe all girls should have the opportunity to reach their full potential and all girls have the power to change the world. Here's your opportunity to enhance your career while making a difference in girls' lives and in the world! You will be joining a supportive and flexible work environment with team members who work together to champion girl ambition.

OUR MISSION: We are on a mission to build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.The right candidate won't just be promoting a program. Their work will impact and change future generations! Girl Scouts of Central California South (GSCCS) is looking for a dynamic Inventory Manager to join our team in Fresno, CA!

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Inventory Manager plays a critical role in overseeing the Council's Product program strategies and campaigns. This position is directly involved in new product development, metrics, and guiding staff, volunteers, and Girl Scouts on programmatic information and training. This position is responsible for a full spectrum of activities related to the Cookie Program and the Fall Product Programs, including planning, logistics, inventory forecasting and control, volunteer and girl support and training, product incentives, and coordination with other Council units and functions. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Oversees and manages product program department revenue milestones and goals; contributes and develops the implementation of product program strategic plans to achieve participation goals.
• Responsible for hiring, training, supervising and evaluating product program department staff.
• Prepares product program data, monitor trends and analyze reports in product programs sales, participation, and regional differences. 
• Oversees inventory management, logistics planning and collection of all product program funds in collaboration with finance department to settle all delinquent accounts.
• Negotiates with vendors and develops a strong working relationship with vendor partnerships.
• Collaborates with various department leads to execute annual fall and spring product programs successfully. 
• Works with the Executive Team to establish and execute the operational goals, objectives, and plans for product sales in a designated geographic area. 
• Works with the Chief Financial Officer to develop an annual operating budget for product sales and recognition lines for such sales, taking into consideration the needs of their designated geographic area.
• Manages and maintains the administration of the computer programs (SmartCookies, Digital Cookie, M2, etc.) for sales, keeps accurate records and data from past and present sales, and produces weekly and final sales reports, status on organizational goals for product programs, and sending reports to the Executive Team for review. 
• Executes and coordinates the warehousing of products including storage and distribution. Secures initial delivery and floating warehouse locations. Monitors product inventory in Council, Service Unit, and Troops and serves as the liaison with the transportation/logistics, and warehouses.
• Oversee the implementation of the strategic plan for Girl Scout product sales. 
• Oversee and coordinate the process for collection of delinquent accounts.
• Responsible for the final report to the Chief Financial Officer that includes the cost of Service Unit and Troop recognitions, Cookie Dollars, and Nut Bucks.
• Oversee the ordering and planning of incentives for Fall Product and Cookie program.
• Collaborates with the VP of Marketing and Communications to develop the communications strategy for market sales both externally and internally; manages the development of printed materials for the sales each year including Cookie and Fall Product Manuals, for Service Units, Troops and parents including but not limited to the responsibility and permission forms. 
• Collaborate with the training department on training and support for volunteers and Girl Scouts, including but not limited to maintaining training manuals, overseeing training programs and workshops, and providing ongoing support.  
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum five (5) years of management experience, preferably in supply chain, customer service, data analytics, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position required. 
• Related experience considered of no less than 3 years in sales/marketing or similar background.
• Willingness to maintain standards, carry out the mission and adhere to the policies of GSUSA and Girl Scouts of Central California South.
• Ability to model behavior consistent with the Principles of Inclusiveness and Girl Scout Mission, Promise, Law and Values.
• Ability to provide outstanding customer service to girls and volunteers.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong planning, organizational and financial skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher). 
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings/weekends.
• Ability to travel as job requires with occasional overnights.
• Possess a valid driver’s license that meets the Council insurance company’s requirement for coverage.
• Membership in the Girl Scout Movement.
• Desire to improve and develop professionally

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Achievement Focus: Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles, measures self against standard of excellence, recognizes and acts on opportunities, sets and achieves challenging goals, takes calculated risks to accomplish goals. 
• Communications: Exhibits good listening and comprehension, expresses ideas and thoughts in written form, expresses ideas and thoughts verbally, keeps others adequately informed, and selects and uses appropriate communication methods. 
• Customer Service: Displays courtesy and sensitivity, manages difficult or emotional situations, meets commitments, responds promptly to customer needs, and solicits customer feedback to improve service. 
• Problem Solving: Develops alternative solutions, gathers and analyzes information skillfully, identifies problems promptly, resolves problems in early stages, and works well in group problem-solving situations. 
• Persuasion: Ability to connect and build trust, ask insightful questions to understand needs, and position values using tailored, compelling, language that engages and inspires. Strong oral and written communication skills. Bilingual English / Spanish preferred. 
• Human Relations / Interpersonal: Ability to connect with potential volunteers and members; sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds. Sensitivity to the need of every individual to be treated with respect and fairness. 
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal skills that represent professional, concise, and compelling language. 
• Organization: Consistently seeks to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of all operations by demonstrating positive and creative approaches to our delivery of service. Demonstrates sound time-management skills by effectively and efficiently organizing, prioritizing, and completing multiple assignments promptly. 
• Attention to Detail / Excellence: Ensures that materials prepared and produced for internal and external publications reflect the highest standards of excellence. 
• Reasoning / Problem-solving: Demonstrated reasoning ability. Understands and internalizes the importance of seeking a resolution to problems and concerns by bringing them to the direct attention of their supervisor promptly. Maintains strict confidentiality when handling sensitive information. Demonstrates sound judgment and responsible decision-making by ensuring that the mission and goals drive all decisions. 
• Teamwork: Proven capability to work in a collaborative, customer-focused environment. Actively supports and promotes the organization’s commitment to diversity and pluralism throughout the organization. Actively supports and promotes all efforts to increase cooperation, communication, and collaboration between and among staff members, volunteers, and members. Demonstrates and promotes a climate of courtesy and professionalism to coworkers, volunteers, members, and others with whom her/his job puts her/him in contact. 
• Commitment and Pride: Ability to demonstrate and articulate a genuine passion for the mission and vision, embrace and model the culture, and model behavior consistent with the mission and purpose of the organization. 
• Servant-Leader: Leads with humility, empathy and awareness; actively contributes to employees’ ability to reach their goals and thrive at GSCCS. 
• Tech Savvy: Savvy in Word, Outlook, Excel; past experience or potential to learn Salesforce.com platform and maximize functionality for tracking and measurement.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid California state driver’s license.
• Bilingual is a plus.

ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Clearance of background check.
• Become a registered member of GSUSA and GSCCS. 
• Access to reliable transportation. 

SELECTIVE ABILITIES & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The incumbent must be able to perform the following qualifications in order to be offered and/or maintain employment in this position.

• Physical ability to frequently stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, and reach overhead. 
• Use of light force to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects up to 20 pounds
• This position requires the ability to remain stationary and to use a computer, monitor, keyboard and mouse for extended periods. 
• Willingness and ability to work flexible schedule
• Frequent weekends and evenings
• Must be able to speak and communicate clearly, such as in public speaking engagements. 
• Other demands, as determined by the council. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The employee will work in an office environment and within close quarters with other staff and clients. The noise level in the work environment varies from moderate to loud; hectic situations can occur characteristic of working with children and parents. Exposure to odors and scents is common. Occasional exposure to adverse environmental conditions may occur. 

Salary : $66,560