Inventory Control Manager

Overview

The  Manager Inventory Control leads the inventory control team in Jackson, handling all policy/procedures as it relates to inventory control and is the point of contact for all reporting and reconciliation to the finance team, internal and external auditors.

Responsibilities

• Oversees omnichannel inventory control team onsite in Jackson, TN.
• Monitors inventory for organization and supervises efficient working of staff according to company policies and prepares accurate records for all physical inventory.
• Provides training to inventory and finance team and monitors all special requests and assists to minimize cost in inventory for efficient write off.
• Develops and maintains excellent working conditions and facilitates effective team performance.
• Monitors all operational procedures and prepares strategic plans to ensure adherence to all departmental standards and objectives.
• Coordinates with cross functional teams to identify obsolete inventory and count discrepancies.
• Performs tests on WMS and recommends improvements to procedure and prepares appropriate reports for all inventory requirements.
• Develops and maintains close working relationships with other departments to ensure cohesiveness within the DC
• Executes daily inventory analysis; identifies and resolves discrepancies and problems
• Demonstrates a commitment to Kirkland’s Values

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, systems engineering, supply chain management or similar required
• Must be able to work under minimal direct supervision and be willing to take initiative to resolve problems and to help revise and upgrade processes
• 5 year’s related experience (warehousing, supply chain, inventory control)
• 3 year’s supervisory experience
• Leadership and management
• Verbal and written communication
• Organizational and logistics skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Problem solving & proactive critical thinking
• Highly proficient in excel and PowerPoint
• Collaborative
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time