Inventory Manager - Memphis, United States - Kuehne Nagel

Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Inventory Control Manager with exceptional skills who is ready to be a game changer for our growing business. If you have proven success managing stock in a large 3PL distribution environment, this could be just what you have been looking for. Consider joining us as an original leadership team member in Memphis, Tennessee.

Your Role

In this role, you will ensure the physical cycle counts are performed, accurate inventory levels are maintained, and account for all defective or damaged products, and provide corrective action. Your typical shift will be Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5pm. As a 3PL provider, we will count on your leadership skills to help drive excellent service for our valued customer.

Your Responsibilities

• You will
  be accountable for the success of the inventory function and customer
  satisfaction
• Lead an
  inventory team, train and motivate staff, evaluate and guide their
  performance, and nurture their professional development
• Identify
  new techniques and analytics to improve the overall planning process
• Lead the
  annual cost planning process ensuring accuracy and transparency
• Oversee and monitor discrepancies via
  cycle counts and adjustments
• Implement
  loss prevention programs to reduce shrinkage and minimize risk
• Build a
  recovery program to ensure all defective product is accounted for and
  handled properly
• Promote accountability
  and process improvement based on goals; create action plans and issue
  resolution tracking
• Create
  Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all inventory roles
• Manage related
  quality and accuracy assurance programs, including weekly and monthly
  reports
• Create
  all necessary reports and documentation to facilitate accurate counts
• Drive
  accountability and process improvement based on KPIs and targets, including
  creating action plans and issue resolution tracking

Your Skills and Experiences

• Bachelor's
  degree in supply chain or related field, or equivalent work experience
• 7+ years
  of experience in a distribution environment
• 5+ years
  in an inventory role
• 3+ years
  in a leadership position
• 3+ years
  of WMS experience
• Experience
  handling healthcare product in a 3PL environment is strongly preferred
• Certified in
  Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) is a plus

Good Reasons to Join

There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment. #LI-onsite