Job Description
Inventory Manager
The Inventory Manager is responsible for planning, directing, controlling, and evaluating all or most inventory planning and control activities for one or multiple accounts. The Inventory manager implements the corporate Inventory Control program and monitors all results to ensure Great Inventory equals Great Productivity.
Who We Are:
GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities.
Your role on the team:
- Trains and manages the inventory team in one or multiple accounts
- Leads employees to execute Quarterly and A/B/C cycle counts on time while conducting root cause analysis, reporting and trend data in support of organizational DPPM and cycle count accuracy KPIs
- Traces history of items to determine reasons for discrepancies between WMS system and floor counts and recommends and follows through on actions to resolve discrepancies
- Analyzes defect trends and works with operations team to implement action plans to improve processes and behaviors, in an effort to prevent additional defects
- Coordinates and executes daily reporting to ensure accurate and current inventory records
- Ensures assigned accounts have the right tools and resources to meet company goals
- Partners with engineering to implement and maintain proper layout of warehouse and product placement, reviews and provides a consistent slotting strategy that continually addresses the pick front needs of operations
- Monitors and ensures facility key performance indicators (KPI) are met in a timely and cost-effective manner to ensure the profitability and productivity of the distribution center
- Leads through example in maintaining the safety and 5S physical properties of the multi-site operations
- Works with customer on requested projects and inquiries. Effectively communicates results to customer and campus and regional leadership.
- Participates in monthly business reviews and provides Inventory Control results and any actions being taken to improve
- Other duties as required and assigned
What you need: (requirements)
Experience
- Bachelor’s degree from a 4 year college or university
- Minimum 4 years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience
- Experience managing inventory and shrink goals for customers
- Experience with food grade product and lot managing all with expiration date control
- Experience training, evaluating, motivating and leading a team of 15 – 25 employees across three shifts and multi-locations
- Experience managing and owning annual Physical Inventories through research and root cause analysis
- Experience related to managing and reporting to an annual shrink allowance
- Knowledge of financial information as it relates to adjustments and write-offs
- PC literate and proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
What you gain from joining our team:
- Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through First Stop Health is available on the first day of employment!
- Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app
- Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
- 401k match
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
- Employee discounts
- Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
- Free financial wellness programs
- Daycare discount program
- Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community.
- + more!
Join our Team!
- Visit our website at workatGEODIS.com and chat with our virtual recruiter, Sophie, to fast-track your way to an interview.
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