Inventory Manager

ODW Logistics is a people-focused and customer-driven third‑party logistics (3PL) provider committed to delivering seamless end‑to‑end supply chain solutions. Our extensive range of services includes supply chain design and innovation, warehousing, efficient distribution and fulfillment, freight brokerage, transportation management, and specialized e‑commerce fulfillment solutions.

The Inventory Manager is responsible for maintaining accuracy, slotting, cycle count and physical inventory programs and ensuring all teams are following the appropriate processes across multiple ODW sites. They must possess an in-depth knowledge of operations and experience with high‑transaction operations and inventory management. This position must demonstrate a strong level of customer service when communicating with clients.

• Develop and implement purchasing and inventory control procedures and sequence of operations to optimize workflow.
• Oversee disposal of surplus material or scrap products.
• Monitor order claims and contracts to comply with company and customer policy and contracts.
• Engage in weekly communication with customer.
• Review weekly inventory trends and discuss variations with appropriate staff.
• Collaborate with supplier when serious variations arise in delivery, quality, price or conditions.
• Train new staff members and conduct performance appraisals of staff.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in business or logistics or equivalent education/work experience preferred.
• 3+ years of inventory management leadership experience in an order fulfillment (pick, pack, and ship) environment, with a 5,000+ SKU base preferred.
• Previous experience with WMS (AS400) preferred.
• Prior experience with web based B2C, B2B, and B2DC fulfillment and in‑depth knowledge of parcel shipping requirements and programs preferred.
• Knowledge of managing seasonal/promotional volume swings (operational and staffing perspective) preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools preferred.

• Effective decision‑making abilities.
• Hands‑on prioritization and time‑management skills.
• Strategic leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and team‑building skills.
• Ability to drive change.

• Hear, read and comprehend, write, and communicate.
• Continuously sit, type, and perform repetitive wrist motion.
• Occasionally stand, walk, bend, squat/kneel, twist/turn or reach.
• Focus (with or without corrective lenses) to see close and distant, along with depth perception capabilities.

The physical demands herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ODW Logistics is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at ODW Logistics are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. ODW Logistics will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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• Team | Accomplish more together. We work hard toward a common goal. We desire to make everyone successful. We achieve the best results as a team.
• Opportunity | Realize your potential. We believe all people have significance and potential. We understand work and life are integrated and we value both. We strive to make an impact in the world around us.

DISCLAIMER:
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, success profile characteristics or qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.