Role & Responsibilities:
- Team Leadership and Development: Manage the Inventory Control team by setting clear objectives, prioritizing tasks, and providing mentorship through team building activities, training and KPI metrics. Foster a positive effective team environment that encourages collaboration, partnership and continuous improvement in both your assigned warehouse and the network.
- Daily Cycle Counts: Supervise the cycle count process, to ensure counts are created, reconciled, and posted in Business Central correctly and within the required 24-hour timeframe to support on-time delivery as well as daily production demands.
- Transaction Management: Ensure all day-to-day inventory-related operations are executed correctly and in a timely manner. This includes but is not limited to shipping and receiving, put away, warehouse transfers, assembly consumption and all material movement in and out of the ERP system, Business Central. Supervise and support the timely investigation and resolution of any material discrepancies to minimize disruption to operations.
- Material Review Board (MRB) Support: Actively partner with the Quality team by attending MRB meetings and by leading your team in the identification and resolution of all obsolete, slow-moving, and excess inventory by using proven and established methods.
- Audit Preparation: Oversee and assist with the preparation of your assigned warehouse for annual audits by maintaining accurate inventory records and supporting documentation. Ensure compliance with all inventory control related procedures to facilitate a smooth audit process.
- Physical Inventory Management: Lead, organize and coordinate the execution of daily, monthly and end of year physical inventory counts. This includes preparatory counts, KPI metrics for bin accuracy, the consolidation of physical inventory, and the reporting of final inventory status to management for your assigned warehouse.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Planning, Purchasing, Operations, Finance, Logistics, and IT teams to align inventory strategies with business objectives. Facilitate regular communication and updates to ensure all teams are informed of inventory status and any issues.
- End-of-Month Closing: Ensure all inventory related transactions, inventory adjustments and movements are finalized by the end of month closing deadlines. Prepare necessary documentation and reports to support accurate financial reporting.
- Reporting and Analysis: Publish weekly and monthly reports detailing cycle count accuracy, discrepancies, and inventory trends. Analyze data to identify patterns and provide actionable insights to improve inventory accuracy and efficiency.
- Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) Support: Collaborate with S&OP teams to ensure inventory levels align with demand forecasts. Provide input on inventory strategies to achieve company financial goals while minimizing excess stock.
- Process Improvement Initiatives: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance inventory control practices. Explore new technologies and methodologies to streamline inventory management and reduce errors.
- Compliance and Best Practices: Ensure adherence to inventory control principles and company policies. Promote best practices in inventory management and provide training to staff on compliance and operational standards.
- Inventory Liquidation Management: Develop strategies for the effective liquidation of surplus or obsolete inventory. Work with sales and marketing teams to create promotions or discounts that facilitate the timely removal of excess stock.
- Forklift Training: Conduct training sessions for new hires and existing employees on forklift operations and safety procedures. Evaluate trainees' skills and provide constructive feedback to ensure proficiency. Monitor and assess the performance of trainees, ensuring adherence to safety and operational guidelines. Assist in the certification process for forklift operators.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of progressive experience specifically in Inventory Control, Supply Chain Management, or a related field within a product-based ERP system and WMS system
- A minimum of 5 years of experience working in a warehouse operation is preferred but not required
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred, or 5-7 years of relevant inventory management experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including Pivot Tables and Look-up functions), Word, and Outlook; experience with Microsoft Business Central or similar ERP system
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with daily communication to the Inventory Control Team regarding results and plans
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Attention to detail and capability to analyze large data sets effectively
- Strong mathematical and technical skills
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift 25 pounds at a time
ANA’s Core Values:
- Root Cause Problem Solving
- Be Creative with Solutions
- Build open and honest relationships
- Build a positive team and family spirit
- Be inclusive
- Look for better ways
- Be humble
- Urgency
Benefits & Perks:
- Competitive pay
- 401k with company contribution
- Medical, Dental, & Vision
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary Accident Insurance
- Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Appreciation Programs