Inventory Optimization Coordinator

Ultimate Staffing Services is actively seeking an experienced Inventory Optimization Coordinator for a supervisor position in Durham, North Carolina. This role involves leading a team in managing and optimizing inventory processes to ensure efficiency and accuracy across the organization.

Ultimate Staffing Services is actively seeking an experienced Inventory Optimization Coordinator for a supervisor position in Durham, North Carolina. This role involves leading a team in managing and optimizing inventory processes to ensure efficiency and accuracy across the organization.

• Ensure daily, weekly, and monthly counts are completed accurately.
• Review, investigate, and resolve inventory discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Provide support to the Customer Service, Purchasing, and Accounting Teams relative to inventory.
• Coordinate special warehouse projects regarding inventory and storage.
• Provide direction, training, development, and oversight to the department staff.
• Provide performance feedback and perform reviews.
• Ensure department staff follow SOPs for inventory processes and procedures.
• Develop and update SOPs for replenishment job functions.
• Ensure cross-training within the department in the event of workforce constraints.
• Communicate with team members to keep them informed of events/issues/changes within the organization.
• Assist operations management with special projects.
• Opening and closing of building as scheduled.
• Crosstrain with other operations supervisors to ensure coverage during absences.

• Responsible for inventory slotting and location min/max analysis for all items (including flow racks and static racks) to promote productivity of night operations.
• Ensure all inventory locations are kept replenished.
• Work with Purchasing team to review new upcoming items and set up locations accordingly.
• Ensure case conversion factor changes are handled properly.
• Review velocity reports to move items to proper locations based on usage.
• Review discontinued item listings and move items appropriately.
• Review nightly replenishment reports and notes and follow up as needed.
• Ensure HD hazardous drugs are stored in the correct areas.
• Drive the yearly fiscal physical inventory audit approach, schedule, and all detailed activities.
• Create, implement, and monitor inventory cycle count procedures/processes.
• Ensure required cycle counts for all Inventory Value Code Groups are met per schedule.
• Variance confirmations and corresponding inventory adjustments.
• Drive Pareto Analysis to reduce inventory count discrepancies and improve count accuracy.
• Ensure quarantined totes for misplace, damaged, and out-of-date items are processed daily in forward and casing area.
• Identify trends and make suggestions for process improvements.
• Write and maintain accurate written procedures for processes.
• Monitor daily workload and adjust personnel accordingly.
• Train and cross-train inventory associates within department.
• Maintain team member's performance/attendance documentation.
• Conduct performance reviews and, if necessary, implement performance improvement plans.
• Recommendations to HR on decisions for hiring, firing, and promoting team associates.
• Ensure work areas are clean and orderly.
• Assist other departments including night operations as needed.

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years inventory control experience, including 2 years supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Proficient in ERP software and reporting programs.
• Strong data analysis skills.
• Skilled at leading and motivating teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with peers, suppliers, and management at all levels.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Effective listening and conflict resolution skills.
• Experienced in developing and maintaining documentation for operations and operations staff.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy.
• Strong understanding of business processes and the ability to work effectively within business constraints.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to manage uncertainty and navigate change effectively.
• Powered forklift certification preferred.

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

• Health
• Vision
• Dental

Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 per year

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to…