What are the responsibilities and job description for the Centralized Inventory Control Manager position at Palmer-Donavin?
Overview
Discover Palmer-Donavin
Established in 1907, Palmer-Donavin is a leader in building material distribution and fabrication. Headquartered in Columbus, OH, Palmer-Donavin has 13 locations spread throughout the Midwest and Southeast Regions. As an Employee-Owned business, we take pride in our culture of high performing and engaged employees who make Palmer-Donavin a great place to work.
Professional Growth
We live by our tagline, We Deliver More®. We believe the work we do is more than “just a job”. At Palmer-Donavin, we make professional development and growth a priority by offering robust training programs, investing in our employees’ continuing education and providing rewarding career paths that allow employees to reach their full potential. We are proud to share that our management ranks are filled with employees who have developed through the organization.
Centralized Inventory Control Manager
The Centralized Inventory Controller is responsible for overseeing and managing inventory control processes across all building materials warehouses. This role ensures inventory accuracy, standardizes inventory control procedures, and minimizes the need for physical inventory counts. The Centralized Inventory Controller will schedule and manage cycle counts, enforce best practices for inventory management, and collaborate with warehouse teams to ensure consistency and accuracy in inventory tracking. This position requires occasional travel to warehouse locations throughout the year to assess operations and improve inventory processes
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Company Performance Bonus
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching
- Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Employee Discounts
- Wellness Program
- Parental Leave
- Career Stability
- Training and Development
- Tuition Assistance
- And Much More!
Responsibilities
This position will:
- Review inventory control processes across all locations and identify any areas that require further standardization.
- Work with warehouse managers to implement any necessary changes or improvements to inventory control procedures.
- Update and maintain standardized inventory control documentation, ensuring it is consistent across all warehouses.
- Develop and implement process improvements to address any challenges or inefficiencies in current inventory practices.
- Conduct quarterly reviews of all inventory control processes and update procedures to ensure consistency and best practices.
- Work with warehouse teams to implement any changes to process documentation based on new inventory management strategies.
- Plan and schedule site visits to specific warehouse locations based on inventory performance, team needs, or ongoing challenges.
- Conduct assessments of warehouse inventory management practices, identifying areas for improvement and providing solutions.
Competencies:
- Financial Stewardship
- Leading / Living the Vision and Values
- Problem Solving
- Sense of Ownership
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree (four year college or technical school) Preferred, Field of Study: Logistics or similar area of study
- 2 plus years of experience in management
- Must be proficient in MS Office and the use of Eclipse.
- Must have a valid drivers license and an acceptable driving history.
- Must have an acceptable criminal history check.
Palmer-Donavin participates in E-Verify, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and operates a Drug Free Work Place, a policy which prohibits the use, possession, and/or distribution of medical marijuana in the workplace. A satisfactory pre-hire drug test will be required for hire.
