Overview:

The Inventory Control Manager is responsible for the coordination and management of all inventory control functions including conducting daily cycle counts and book-to-book comparison between the client’s and CLS Warehouse Management System. This position typically reports to the General Manager.

Responsibilities:

Inventory Control

Oversees the daily cycle counts, slot audits and the reconciliation of activities between systems

Ensures timely reporting and communication to the proper staff as needed

Ensures that customer requirements are accurately reported in the timing provided by the customer

Plans, executes and reconciles physical inventories

Prepares analysis of adjustments activities report

Researches to reconcile inventory discrepancies

Oversees all customer return processing and reporting

Employee Relations/Development

Ensures the daily pre-shift meetings cover previous productivity, operational problems, forecasting workload and any other pertinent company information.

Ensures proper staffing and supports hiring for all facility operations.

Ensures all new employees are properly on-boarded; completing required paperwork and following a structured training schedule.

Produces and effectively communicates department goals and individual performance goals that ensure the facility achieves operational success.

Manages and maintains good human resources practices with direct reports, and adherence to established corporate and department policies and procedures

Works with the General Manager and Human Resources to resolve employee relation issues, discipline actions, problem resolution and terminations.

Provides feedback, coaching, guidance, and recognition to enhance other’s skill development.

Plays an active role in employee development and talent selection.

Acts as a role model for the department in support of corporate mission, vision, and values.

Provides regular coaching and feedback on performance, prepares and presents formal performance appraisals and makes recommendations and approves annual compensation increases.

Exhibits a commitment to self-development by staying current on information, tools, and systems.

Travels to other warehouses and participates in department or company meetings, as necessary

Provides training for Inventory Control team members and ongoing training to educate staff

Oversees the entire Inventory Control department to ensure that all procedures are being followed properly and in a timely fashion

Attends industry related seminars as needed

Assists in projects as needed by the General Manager

Safety and Security

Ensures the safe, clean and efficient operation of the warehouse to meet service standards

Actively supports and participates in all safety initiatives in the facility

Performs safety observations to coach employees on safety procedures

Implements the necessary improvements to procedures and facility to prevent re-occurring accidents.

Prevents associate incident and injury by overseeing accident investigations, assessing root cause analysis and implementing necessary improvements

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field preferred

5+ years of supervisory experience in a warehouse or distribution environment

Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (Manhattan preferred)

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of Excel.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to handle changing priorities and use good judgment in stressful situations

Experience with seasonal work forces is a plus, but not required.

Experience with or desire to learn performance metrics, process improvement, and Lean/Six Sigma tools.

Excellent talent management and team building skills

Excellent verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills

Excellent customer service skills specifically with external clients

Excellent analytical and mathematical skills

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Ability and availability to work irregular or extended hours including nights, weekends and holidays as needed by the customer.

Must be able to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours.

Lift and move totes up to 50 pounds.

Regular bending, lifting, stretching and reaching both below the waist and above the head.

Walking in the distribution center and around the area with great frequency; facilities are over a quarter mile in length.

Should be able to work in environments with variable noise levels, lighting conditions and temperature variation and able to access all areas of building without limitations

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

LA County Applicants: The Company will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.