Inventory Control Manager North American

We’re looking for an experienced Inventory Manager to join our team at Schluter Systems. Your role will be to closely manage our inventory levels, ensuring our outgoing and incoming merchandise is balanced out at all times. Support our Schluter warehouses and guide your team to ensure excellence in inventory practices. Being proactive to foresee problems days and weeks in advance and knowing the relevant teams to inform to avoid any break in productivity or distribution. Not only this, but you’ll be able to create easy-to-understand reports and metrics that you can share with stakeholders around the business, to help others have a holistic view of your department. You will directly report to the Director of Warehousing and Distribution for North America.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in Hiring and Training Inventory staff members at all NA locations
• Oversee the job assignments, activities, perform reviews and approves payroll of the Inventory Control Teams
• Collaborate with warehouse managers, GM’s and other directors to provide feedback on transactional accuracy and individual performance
• Executes daily, weekly and monthly inventory analysis; identifies and resolves discrepancies and problems
• Lead the Inventory Control Meeting where all participants for other departments are present and actions are assigned and tracked to completion
• Oversees stock item master, identifying incorrect descriptions and stock numbers.
• Locates items that may have incorrect location or stock numbers to assist order processors
• Communicates with all department (production, purchasing, warehouse, finance and more…) as needed regarding new items, changes of location, counts, discrepancies etc.
• Ensures milestones and goals are met as per the established metrics (inventory accuracy)
• Drives adherence to annual cycle count completion
• Ensures adherence to approved budget.
• Performs additional related duties as assigned
• Help to provide reports to other departments regarding inventory levels
• Assist departments with discontinued items, back to rack, rework challenges, open transactions
• Detect and streamline any inventory bottlenecks
• Stay up to date with any changes or trends in the logistics industry
• Teaches and guides the North American team
• Fully understand and navigate the WMS systems utilized within the network
• Aligning with CI groups to ensure the best inventory practices are leveraged within all departments

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  Proven experience in Inventory Management or a similar role
• Qualification in Supply Chain Management or a related industry
• Experience leading or guiding a team
• Experience using an Inventory Management software
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to provide easy-to-understand reports
• High-level of foresight and problem-solving skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite
• Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
• Thorough understanding of inventory policies and procedures
• Continuous Improvement Experience

Education and Experience:

• 5 years of leadership experience in team environment
• 10 years of inventory management experience
• Inventory certification or accreditation is preferred
• Preferred University Graduate in the field of Supply Chain Management
• Forklift certification preferred
• Experience with WMS systems and understanding of how they work

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Travel will be required.

COMPANY BENEFITS

• Competitive Compensation
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Biannual Bonus Program
• 401k with Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Annual Reviews and Merit Based Raises
• Room for Advancement and Career Growth

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Schluter Systems is a family-owned and internationally renowned company that has been rapidly growing over the last 10 years. The Schluter brand is backed by a team of people working together to create a line of innovative products that provide solutions to the tile industry. We’re looking to build our team with individuals who like to think BIG and want to be part of what makes our products extraordinary. We are a company that treats its employees, suppliers, and customers as long-term partners. Where success is built on a win-win philosophy and everyone should benefit.

"Profit is not the goal of the business. Profit is the consequence of a job well done" Werner Schluter, Founder

Are you interested in a truly unique and special company? Hear from our employees on what it means to be part of the Schluter family: http://www.schluter.com/careers . Then if you’re ready to see life in Orange, talk to us about this career opportunity at Schluter Systems.

This pay range reflects the base hourly rate or annual salary for positions in this job grade, with the final offer depending on factors like experience, education, location, and other relevant considerations. Additionally, this role qualifies for extra benefits beyond the base pay range mentioned.

At Schluter Systems, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diverse perspectives and ensures all individuals are valued and supported, without discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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