Inventory Manager - Liberty, MO

Inventory Manager - Liberty, MO

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination and continued learning and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?

Accountable for managing the integrity of the inventory within a facility and reporting inventory results to the client and the operation's management team. Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, ISO guidelines, Sarbanes Oxley and other regulatory requirements. Provide leadership, guidance, direction and training to the Inventory Control staff. May also serve as Super User for SAP or other WMS supporting Inventory Control, shipping and receiving controls in some locations.

Models and acts in accordance with our guiding principles and core values.

• Oversee and manage the Inventory Control departments of multiple accounts to ensure the integrity of the inventory and that all procedures and processes are followed and completed in a timely manner and in accordance with client requirements, system requirements, company policy, ISO guidelines, Sarbanes Oxley and other regulatory requirements.
• Plan, execute and reconcile physical inventories.
• Oversee daily cycle counts, audits and reconciliation of activities between systems in accordance with contractual commitments.
• Ensure timely reporting and communication to the appropriate staff.
• Ensure that customer requirements are reported accurately and timely, according to customer specifications and contractual obligations.
• Resolve discrepancies and high‑value variances through established investigative processes and in accordance with contractual obligations.
• Organize data and provide results for management review and actions.
• Resolve production issues related to systems applications within the warehouse environment using technical/trouble‑shooting skills.
• Identify and/or solve operational and WMS issues within the work group to provide productive and quality results.
• Serve as the primary contact between the company and the client's Inventory Control team.
• Work collaboratively with the management team to provide recommendations and solutions to improve inventory accuracy.
• Identify and recommend enhancements to improve management and integrity of the inventory WMS system.
• Create, implement and update inventory operational Standard Operating Procedures.
• Develop process and procedures for vendor compliance when applicable.
• Support the client with all reporting and queries needed.
• Balance with customer to all month end buckets and reports.
• Utilize superior communications skills to motivate staff and develop effective working relationships with peers, executives and customers.
• Develop and maintain staff and organizational development programs that provide adequate levels of training, succession planning, skill enhancement and overall department efficiency and capability.
• Conduct annual performance reviews for all staff within department and address all employee performance problems promptly and directly in accordance with personnel policies of the Company.
• Keep abreast of emerging technology changes and innovations through formal or informal study, reading business and professional publications, networking and participation in professional organizations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals,…