À propos de ce poste Inventory Control Manager - Warehousing Solutions chez Rhenus
Rhenus · Sur site · Plainfield, IN, United States Of America
What You Can Expect:
- Lead and manage day-to-day inventory control activities, including cycle counting, inventory accuracy, reconciliation, investigation and resolution of discrepancies.
- Analyze inventory data and warehouse activity to identify trends, root causes, inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
- Develop and implement inventory optimization and slotting strategies to maximize warehouse space, improve product flow and support more efficient operations.
- Evaluate inventory across the facility and identify opportunities to improve storage, organization, movement and overall warehouse performance.
- Establish, improve and maintain inventory control processes, procedures and SOPs where gaps currently exist.
- Lead and develop a team of approximately 4–6 employees, providing direction, coaching and accountability.
- Work closely with Operations leadership, including warehouse supervisors and managers, to align inventory strategies with overall operational objectives.
- Prepare and analyze inventory reports and KPIs, including inventory accuracy, discrepancies, root causes and corrective actions.
- Maintain inventory accuracy levels in accordance with customer requirements and contractual KPIs, including highly demanding accuracy targets.
- Act as a key point of contact for customers regarding inventory performance, discrepancies, investigations and corrective actions.
- Participate in customer calls and communicate inventory findings, recommendations and solutions clearly and professionally.
- Investigate inventory discrepancies and develop sustainable corrective actions rather than simply resolving individual issues.
- Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies within warehouse inventory processes and implement practical, data-driven solutions.
- Partner with Engineering and other cross-functional teams on warehouse layout, process and inventory optimization initiatives.
- Utilize inventory management systems and reporting tools to support analysis and decision-making.
- Support annual physical inventories, four-wall audits and other inventory-related customer requirements.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, safety requirements and applicable inventory-handling procedures.
- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What You Bring:
- Demonstrated experience managing or supervising an inventory team or warehouse employees.
- Strong understanding of warehouse inventory management beyond physical cycle counting, including inventory analysis, discrepancy investigation, root-cause analysis and process improvement.
- Proven ability to analyze inventory and warehouse data and translate findings into practical operational improvements.
- Experience developing or implementing slotting strategies, warehouse space optimization, inventory organization or material flow improvements is strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of warehouse processes and how inventory management impacts inbound, outbound and overall facility operations.
- Experience working directly with customers or internal stakeholders on inventory performance, discrepancies and service requirements.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and develop sustainable solutions.
- Demonstrated leadership ability with experience coaching, directing and developing a team.
- Proficiency with inventory management systems and Microsoft Excel; experience with Blue Yonder, Manhattan or RedPrairie is an asset.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with warehouse teams, operations leadership and customers.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands and make sound operational decisions.
- Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, ISO 9001 or other continuous improvement methodologies is an asset.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or a related field is preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
- Willingness to work occasional additional hours based on operational requirements, including scheduled weekend inventory activities.
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