Manager, Inventory Operations

Manager, Inventory Operations

Location:

USA – Denton, N Western Blvd

Division:
Solutions | Time Type:
Full Time

The Inventory Manager is responsible for maintaining a perpetual record integrity to ensure the inventory accuracy within the facility while maximizing space utilization. The Inventory Manager monitors inventory levels, product movement, controls non‑conforming product, and ensures a conforming product mix that facilitates efficient order fulfillment. The Inventory Manager oversees the functions performed by inventory associates and other staff.

• Input data accurately into WMS.
• Efficiently stack and store product in appropriate area.
• Maintain and enhance client relationships.
• Develop and implement a space utilization plan to meet prescribed cost and service standards.
• Develop and monitor the space layout plan to ensure it continues to meet company standards.
• Develop and implement an effective product locator system and update as necessary.
• Delegate work and responsibility to subordinates.
• Oversee scheduled shifts and evaluate the work of inventory staff and subordinates.
• Analyze daily cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies between physical count and perpetual record.
• Analyze directed cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies between physical count and perpetual record.
• Audit the daily error report and make corrections as necessary.
• Analyze and publish monthly data from WMS reports, indicating monthly and year‑to‑date totals of cycle‑count dollar variances.
• Analyze stock‑in/outs transactions on material for validity against the product structure.
• Analyze miscellaneous receipts and issues and take corrective action as appropriate.
• Serve as the distribution leader for Physical Inventory.
• Gain complete knowledge of the online Inventory Audit Trail to facilitate research toward corrective action.
• Drive process improvements and prepare monthly reports highlighting major problems and updates on projects or assignments.
• Perform other duties as assigned (e.g., in‑transit report, shipping adjustments).
• Assist with associate relations and training.
• Audit the warehouse daily for compliance with safety, security, and quality principles and rules. Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area and promote safety among the work crew.
• Transmit e‑mails to DSV representatives and clients as required, write corrective/preventive actions, complete reports for the operations manager, follow up with attendance reports, write counseling memos, and perform evaluations. All communications must be accurate and professional.
• Conduct daily startup meetings, encouraging associates to provide feedback, work as a team, and help with their development. Coordinate operations with the manager to ensure completion of daily objectives and discuss any internal or external issues that involve the operation.
• Provide good communication and motivational techniques, ensuring all company rules are followed. Provide management with information regarding labor/equipment needs to meet customer demands. Develop team leaders and ensure that associate expectations are being met.

• Assist management as needed.
• Work flexible schedules, including nights and weekends, as required.
• Participate in cross‑training matrix activities to improve knowledge in multiple departments and be available as a backup associate when needed.
• Work overtime as dictated by business, whether mandatory or voluntary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Partner with the leadership team to communicate policies and procedures.
• Responsible for inventory leads, associates, and CSR within the department.
• Ensure training and development for associates’ knowledge of product placement and equipment usage.

Education and/or

Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 4 years of experience in distribution/logistics.
• 2 years of experience in a supervisory role within a logistics or distribution environment.
• Able to operate material handling equipment (MHE).
• Must be able to work in unregulated temperatures within the warehouse during warmer and colder…