Manager, Inventory Control

Manager, Inventory Control

The Manager, Inventory Control is responsible for managing inventory and is a leader to the Finance and Supply Chain functions. This role is a key partner, which cross-functionally collaborates with other areas of the organization to continuously improve processes, drive results, and safeguard the assets of the company. This role is accountable for delivering on specific inventory metrics that directly align to and impact key results. In addition to results, this role is a people leader, responsible for building and developing a high performing team. The role models US Foods' Cultural Beliefs and demonstrate critical leadership behaviors to drive the right results through their team in the right way.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Labor planning and scheduling of inventory control staff Ensure all activities are completed timely, as labor availability and priorities change, utilizing all personnel effectively. Includes prioritizing and delegating ad hoc requests in cooperation with warehouse operations personnel.
• Associate coaching and development Attract, develop, and lead a highly skilled and motivated team, instilling accountability through clear expectations and performance metrics.
• Apply root cause analysis to drive continuous improvement Work with cross-functional partners to identify opportunities for improvement and develop / implement best practices / routines. Continuously measure impact and ROI of improvement measures.
• Cross-functional collaboration and influence Identify and resolve root causes of inventory losses, working with cross-functional partners to problem solve and implement preventive measures. Consistently analyze and report Inventory Adjustments on a weekly basis, with special attention on trends and key variables impacting inventory performance.
• Reclamation of vendor packaging issues Takes ownership of the reclamation process, collaborating with buyers for billback and / or on-site repackaging of product. Review data and analyze for trends.
• Manage non-saleable (suspense) inventory Takes ownership of inventory placed into suspense (Fresh to Frozen, recall, damage, etc.) and effectively partners with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure timely resolution.
• Review and approve customer credit requests; determine root causes for process improvement and prevent duplication.
• SOX compliance Effectively perform controls such as Inventory report review, open delivery route aging and reconciliation reports and 100% quarterly cycle count completion.
• Lead with a safety, service and cost mindset that ensures that every US Foods associate remains injury free, always. Champion safety procedures, processes and training to create and maintain a safety-first culture in the warehouse.
• Discuss Inventory Clerk performance with Area Directors, Finance and create plans to address gaps. Drive associate engagement, retention, and create a culture that embodies US Foods values.
• Create a cohesive organization by keeping lines of communication open and directing workforce to ensure efficient workflow.
• Build high-performing teams by reviewing staffing requirements and monitoring the interviewing and hiring of inventory personnel. Review performance, coach to achieve productivity and safety targets, and deliver disciplinary action.
• Identify and stop waste - Improve processes to complete work more safely and efficiently.
• Accountable for delivering on our Key Results by collaborating with Operations, Replenishment, Sales, and Merchandising on the Key Outcomes and actions to achieve Inventory Adjustment results.
• Other duties assigned by manager.

Supervision

Relationships

Work Environment

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Certifications / Training

Licenses

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Qualifications

Occasionally : 1% - 33 / Frequently : 34% - 66% / Continuously : 67% - 100% or Never

Job requires worker to :

Stand : Frequently

Walk : Occasionally

Drive : Never

Sit : Frequently

Lift

1-10 lbs (Sedentary) : Occasionally

11-20 lbs (Light) : Occasionally

21-50 lbs (Medium) : Occasionally

51-100 lbs (Heavy) : Never

Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) : Never

Carry

1-10 lbs (Sedentary) : Occasionally

11-20 lbs (Light) : Occasionally

21-50 lbs (Medium) : Never

51-100 lbs (Heavy) : Never

Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) : Never

Push / Pull 1 : Never

Climb / Balance : Never

Stooping / Squatting : Never

Kneeling : Never

Bending : Never

Reach Above Shoulder : Occasionally

Twist : Occasionally

Grasp Objects 2 : Occasionally

Manipulate Objects 3 : Frequently

Manual Dexterity 4 : Continuously

1 (Push / Pull : Dolly, cartons and boxes)

2 (Grasp Objects : Boxes and cartons)

3 (Manipulate Objects : Boxes and dolly)

4 (Manual Dexterity : Typing, use of office machines such as copiers, printers)

Compensation depends on relevant experience and / or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example : state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $65,000 - $100,000.