Inventory Control Manager

At Kenco Logistics, you’re more than just a team member—you’re part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and a strong commitment to its people. As one of the leading 3PL providers in the U.S., Kenco offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where your ideas matter and your growth is a priority. With a focus on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, Kenco empowers employees to make a real impact in the supply chain industry while building rewarding careers.

Join a company where your contributions help move the world forward—one shipment at a time.

About the Position Directs and coordinates activities of the quality division of the logistics operation to obtain optimum control of quality performance by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors: reporting quality performance, managing quality associates, developing supervisors, and managing customer relationship. Directly supervises 1-3 supervisors. May include responsibility for temporary staff as needed for fluctuations in workload.

Functions Maintain the Inventory Control Plan & monitor control measures

Review weekly adjustments and cycle bin moves

Research discrepancies

Monitor & respond to cycle counting reports.

Ensure accuracy and consistency of daily operational reports

Work Instruction and Standard Work maintenance and approval

Staff for operational support throughout weekends

Make sure equipment availability is optimal (repairs, missing, etc)
Maintains departmental staffing at appropriate levels

Using performance management to set goals and objectives for all direct reports, and performing quarterly reviews.

Develop a Safety First – Lean Culture which focuses on Continuous Improvement.

Work closely with the customer, developing a strong partnership.

Conducts weekly Inventory Control meetings with the leadership team.

Execute the cycle count program as it relates to the Physical Inventory Exemption program

Prepares and maintains documentation of processes with GMI operations

Assists as needed in reprofiling projects

Delegates duties to subordinate managers and supervisors

Investigates and arbitrates employee complaints, problems or policy violations. Interprets company policies to employees and enforces policies through the use of progressive discipline

Implements plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals

Works as a team player

Mentors personnel on management/leadership skills to foster an environment conducive to teambuilding

Works to achieve harmonic balance within highly diversified workforce

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in management, logistics, or engineering from four-year college or university; seven- to ten-years’ experience in logistics or manufacturing management; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Proficient skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
3PL experience a plus Broken case, full case and pallet picking experience a plus.

Value Added services such as kitting and packaging experience a plus.

Previous experience in 3rd party logistics operation

Six Sigma and Lean experience preferred

Proven quality management skills with emphasis on ISO
9000 processes

Knowledge of advanced distribution/WMS systems, RF and bar coding

Transportation/Logistics management experience

Proven quantifiable management skills

Proven verbal and non-verbal communications skills

Safety leadership experience

Competencies

Business Acumen
- Knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting his/her business and organization.

Communicate for Impact
- Devoting the time and resources necessary to communicate the strategic vision, direction, priorities, and progress of the team for which you are responsible.

Leading People
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