What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist - Inventory Management position at On AG?
Location: Portland
In short
On is hiring an Inventory Management Specialist to lead the inventory accountability processes & requirements, responsible for shaping how that is implemented & executed within the Americas. This role is a critical junction point, linking on-site warehouse team performance with network standard expectations. You are responsible for defining, measuring, and analyzing the results of our 3PL partner’s ability to control, track & manage inventory within our 3PL Network.
Your Mission
- You will lead in the inventory accountability process, partnering with multiple sites to understand their needs, and develop executable strategies to support them
- You will conduct monthly, weekly and daily inventory reconciliation deep dives to assess the health of the inventory portfolio for the region
- You will maintain an efficient internal control environment, including monitoring of key control executions, preparation of accurate and timely formal written reports/oral presentations to cross-functional management on findings, management control remediation plans and recommendations
- You will lead and execute data analytics and reporting for SOX and operational projects
- You will work with the internal compliance team to oversee third-party inspections and audits, related to remediation and coordinate the preparation of third-party audit responses
- You will analyze large sets of data to support conclusions, control implementation, and key performance indicator (KPI) tracking, producing clear and concise reports/documents that communicate key insights, observations, and best practices
Your story
- 3 years of experience in inventory management & logistics for large organizations, preferably within the sporting goods industry
- Extensive knowledge of (US) GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and experience with third-party audits
- Experience managing a logistics strategy and inventory balances at multi-site locations, managing 20,000 SKU’s and 1 million units inventory
- Knowledge of operational, and business processes, ERP systems (preferably Microsoft D365) and/or other financial applications
- Experience managing and analyzing large sets of data in Microsoft Excel or other systems, able to distill down and share key insights using Lookups, Pivot tables and general trend analysis
- Able to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of time, fluctuating with business needs
- Able to flex schedule to cover one weekend a month conducting overnight inventory syncs
About the Team
As the Americas Logistics team, we ensure a continuous flow of quality products and information that reach the right place and people in the most efficient and timely manner. Guided by a commitment to operational excellence, we put productivity, efficiency, and quality at the core of our operations. Collaborating closely with internal stakeholders and our network of 3PL distribution centers, we process all inbound and outbound inventory movements throughout the region to support our business’ global growth.
Most lived Spirit in our team
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What we offer
On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.
On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination. We are requesting that you provide sensitive demographic information such as gender identity and race/ethnicity to help us ensure that we are creating equitable and fair experiences for all potential future team members. You are not required to provide this demographic information and this information will in no way impact your eligibility for hire.
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What to expect
We want to set everyone up for success, so here’s the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two-way street – bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think.
Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things.
Step One:
You'll start by submitting your application to a specific role.
We try to keep this step as simple as possible. We do get a lot of applications, but we review them all. We ask that you allow around 14 days for us to come back to you with a response. If you are a good fit to the role, someone will follow up with you within that window. If you didn't receive a reply, or were unsuccessful this time around, we encourage you to look for other possible matches at On.
