Warehouse Inventory Manager
Warehouse Inventory Manager
Job Summary The Inventory Manger will serve and support cross-functional areas by maintaining accurate inventory and managing inventory tracking systems, ensuring on time material delivery. Essential Job Functions:
• Oversees team of inventory or warehouse employees
• Manages inventory tracking system to record deliveries, shipments and stock levels
• Evaluates deliveries, shipments and product levels to improve inventory control procedures
• Analyzes daily product and supply levels to anticipate inventory problems and shortages
• Manages schedules of employees, deliveries and shipments to optimize operations
• Communicates with inventory employees to meet business goals and address personnel issues
• Develops business relationships with suppliers and clients
• Proposes strategies to reduce costs and improve procedures of supply chain logistics
• Monitors demand and analyzes data to anticipate future supply and logistical needs
• Reports on inventory levels, supply chain progress and procedural efficiency to upper management
• Manages the recruitment and training of new inventory employees
• Contributes to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed
• Other duties assigned by management Other Duties and Responsibilities
• Must have good time management, multitasking, and stress management skills
• Must have a good working knowledge of manufacturing processes and an in-depth knowledge of interdepartmental activities
• Must have an in-depth understanding of distribution workplaces
• Must have excellent verbal, written and group setting communication skills
• Must have effective problem-solving and negotiating skills
• Proven leadership skills with ability to work well with others
• Must display attention to detail in preparing and inspecting documents
Education: B.S in Inventory Management, Business Management or related field
Experience: 5 - 10 years in inventory, distribution and operational procedures 3 + years supervisory experience
Please send resume to:
Box # C- 1013
c/o Kingsport Times-News
701 Lynn Garden Drive
Kingsport, TN 37660