What are the responsibilities and job description for the INVENTORY CONTROL MANAGER position at Standard Meat?
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Job Title: Inventory Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: Operations
Job Summary
The Inventory Manager is responsible for maintaining optimal inventory levels, ensuring alignment with production needs and customer demand while minimizing costs and waste. This role requires strategic thinking, analytical skills, and a deep understanding of supply chain dynamics. The Inventory Manager will engage in strategic planning and collaborate across departments to ensure the efficient flow of goods and services, ultimately contributing to the company’s operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
Inventory Optimization:
Cold Temperature: <40 F Cooler <0 F Freezer
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving, mechanical parts, and extreme cold temperature. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
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Job Title: Inventory Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: Operations
Job Summary
The Inventory Manager is responsible for maintaining optimal inventory levels, ensuring alignment with production needs and customer demand while minimizing costs and waste. This role requires strategic thinking, analytical skills, and a deep understanding of supply chain dynamics. The Inventory Manager will engage in strategic planning and collaborate across departments to ensure the efficient flow of goods and services, ultimately contributing to the company’s operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
Inventory Optimization:
- Develop and implement strategies for inventory control, ensuring the right products are available at the right time.
- Monitor and analyze inventory levels using advanced metrics to forecast needs and make data-driven decisions.
- Identify trends and patterns in inventory usage to improve stock management.
- Design and implement inventory tracking systems and methodologies to improve accuracy and efficiency.
- Lead regular cycle counts and annual audits to maintain inventory integrity and compliance.
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for inventory management and report findings to senior management.
- Partner with procurement, production, and logistics teams to synchronize inventory with overall supply chain operations.
- Facilitate communication between stakeholders to resolve inventory-related issues and improve service levels.
- Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to align inventory levels with promotional activities and customer demand.
- Design and implement comprehensive supply chain strategies that align with organizational objectives.
- Lead cross-functional teams in identifying opportunities for process improvement and cost savings.
- Manage relationships with suppliers to ensure optimal pricing, quality, and delivery of goods.
- Utilize data analytics to forecast demand, track supply chain performance metrics, and inform strategic decisions.
- Prepare and present reports on inventory status, trends, and forecasts to senior management.
- Implement technology solutions to enhance inventory management processes.
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- 3-5 years of experience in inventory management, supply chain, or logistics.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in inventory management software and data analysis tools.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across departments.
- Knowledge of supply chain best practices and inventory management methodologies (e.g., Just-in-Time, ABC analysis).
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and perform physical activities associated with inventory management, including walking, standing, and climbing.
- Work may involve exposure to warehouse conditions, including temperature variations and noise. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered by an employee while performing the essential functions of this job.
Cold Temperature: <40 F Cooler <0 F Freezer
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving, mechanical parts, and extreme cold temperature. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
We are people powered! If you want to build strong relationships, grow professionally and personally, and produce quality, you'll enjoy your career with us!
