Warehouse Inventory Manager

Warehouse Inventory Manager

We are immediately hiring a Warehouse Inventory Manager in Frederick, MD for our Supply Chain Solutions division. Apply here today to speak with a Recruiter about the position and perks of joining our Ryder Ever Better Team.

When Fortune 500 businesses and new startups need supply chain solutions, they look to our industry-leading logistics experts. At Ryder, there is more to being a supply chain professional than working on some of the nation's biggest brands. We make sure you are also getting the diverse experience, advancement opportunities, all from an industry-leading Fortune 500 company.

Here are a few of the many benefits when working with us:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits start at 30 Days
• 401 (K) Savings Plan with a company match
• Discounted employee stock purchase options
• Quality employee discounts that actually save you money on tools, cars, appliances, travel and more
• All major holidays paid and Paid time off within your first year
• Up to 12 weeks paid maternity leave

The Manager Inventory reports to the Senior Logistics Manager and has overall responsibility for tracking incoming and finished goods materials, packaging supplies, etc. required in the warehousing and distribution of customer products. Provides accounting support regarding inventory issues. Reporting to this position are cycle counters and a clerk. The position requires direct involvement with daily operations and future projects to assure activities support facility goals and objectives.

The essential functions include:

• Tracking day-to-day facility inventory costs and assisting in supporting the facility KPI's (Key Performance Indicators) to consistently meet/exceed established goals, including but not limited to GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices), safety, quality, productivity, sanitation, and maintenance.
• Maintaining daily reports that are established to measure daily, weekly and monthly KPI's.
• Developing and maintaining inventory control systems that meet ongoing and future facility needs.
• Developing and managing the facility cycle count program and the inventory recoup/repack/return/recycle program.
• Providing floor support to Operations Supervisors and hourly associates regarding inventory issues and office support to the I/O Coordinators and receiving/shipping office personnel.
• Facilitating and executing the hold process for local site.
• Having a positive influence on and assisting in the development of employees and conducting periodic performance evaluations of direct reports.
• Ensuring daily communications and shift meetings provide the necessary information for employees to do their jobs consistently well while making them feel a real part of the team.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Promoting positive customer relationships.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Skills and abilities

include:

• Ability to prioritize and organize work, along with strong follow-up, analytical, problem solving and sound decision making skills
• Ability to effectively communicate in both verbal and written forms with customers, employees, peers and management
• Ability to work self-directed with minimal supervision
• Ability to work independently and as member of a team
• Ability to manage individual performance and employee relations
• Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment
• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, excel and Windows
• Intermediate computer skills required
• Exposure to Lean principles, systems and tools beginner preferred
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) intermediate preferred
• Knowledge of OSHA required intermediate required
• DOT and Hazmat knowledge may be required based on the account intermediate preferred
• APICS certified intermediate preferred

Qualifications include:

• H.S. diploma/GED required
• Bachelor's degree preferred logistics, supply chain, or related field.
• Three (3) years or more manufacturing/production/distribution inventory experience required
• Two (2) years or more supervisory experience required
• Three (3) years or more PC Inventory and accounting skills required
• Three (3) years or more problem solving skills experience, use of formal Root Cause Countermeasure Systems preferred
• Intermediate computer skills intermediate required
• Exposure to Lean principles, systems and tools beginner preferred
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) intermediate preferred
• Knowledge of OSHA required intermediate required
• DOT and Hazmat knowledge may be required based on the account intermediate preferred
• APICS certified intermediate preferred