Manager Inventory Control

Manages and coordinates activities related to the facility’s (or multiple facilities) inventory.
This includes both physical inventory processes and the management of inventory levels, turns, and return on investment by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Determines and implements “Best Practices” relating to cycle counts and physical inventories, purchasing and receiving procedures, manufacturing practices relating to Bill-of-Materials and WIP, and yard management as it relates to inventory control.
• Determines and implements “A-B-C” method of inventory turn management by working in conjunction with proper purchasing procedures as defined by local operational management.
• Works with local managers to identify and resolve inventory control problems.
• Works with the Corporate Inventory Management team to identify and develop new inventory items and categories as needed to streamline our SKU database.
Monitor BOM items for cost and material accuracy.
• Analyzes and reports the results of variances of general ledger to perpetual inventory values on each location of the group.
• Determines and manages accruals for “at risk” inventory dollars.
This would include identifying obsolete, dead, damaged, or otherwise non-performing inventory items.
• Schedules, observes, and reports results for all physical inventories.
• Resolves all A/P discrepancies between locations and vendors.
Establishes vendor cost schedules to eliminate most discrepancies up front.
• Keeps locations aware of item or price changes.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Supervises assigned employees including staff selection and training; planning, assigning and directing work; conducting performance reviews; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Provide leadership and guidance to coach, motivate, and lead team members to their optimum performance levels and career development.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Bachelor's degree (B.
A.
) from a four-year college or university preferred; • Or four (4)years related experience and/or training; • Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
COMPETENCIES • Interpersonal – Demonstrates ability to effectively work with various levels of management and yard personnel.
• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas.
• Language Skills - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Mathematical Skills - Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
• Reasoning Ability - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Computer Skills – To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Inventory software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles helpful.
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work is in an office setting and generally sedentary, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
• May be required to occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 25 pounds.
• May be required to travel to other facilities Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.
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