Inventory Manager

Description

Company: Live Trends Design Group

Position: Inventory Manager

Reports to: Apopka Operations Manager

• Develop,implement, and monitor all inventory control and receiving processes to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient inventory transactions.
• Perform inventory analysis and management to maintain inventory accuracy and support operational requirements.
• Conduct daily inventory activities, including cycle counts, physical inventory counts, recounts, and inventory audits in accordance with companyprocedures.
• Manage physical inventory across the Apopka campus and designated partner locations.
• Maintain inventory integrity across multiple units of measure within the ERP system.
• Develop, review, and continuously improve inventory control procedures and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Coordinate and oversee cycle count programs for all raw materials and inventory classifications.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Monitor and resolve negative inventory balances in a timely manner.
• Lead and supervise inventory team members, ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and inventory control standards.
• Generate, maintain, and analyze inventory reports using SAP or the company's ERP system.
• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials and supplies to identify shortages and support replenishment planning.
• Analyze inventory data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities to improve inventory accuracy and control systems.
• Develop, monitor, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) on a weekly and monthly basis to measure inventory performance and operational effectiveness.
• Directly supervising the daily activities of the Inventory and Receiving teams, providing coaching, training, and performance feedback.
• Partner with Operations, Purchasing, Production, and Accounting to ensure accurateinventory transactions and efficient material flow throughout the organization.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Logistics, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of inventory management experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution environment.
• Experience working with SAP or a comparable Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is required.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and reporting.
• Forklift certification, or the ability to obtain certification upon hire.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining inventory accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify process improvement opportunities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and deadlines.
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments while managing competing priorities.

The following personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required based on assigned duties and work location:

• Safety gloves
• Safety glasses or protective eyewear
• Back support brace
• Protective arm sleeves
• Safety cutters or approved utility knives
• Company-approved cutting tools (scissors or clippers)