Inventory Manager

WIS International,a premier global inventory and merchandising provider, seeks a full-time, entry-level retail Inventory Manager to join our team. Retail, supervisory, inventory and warehouse experience is a plus! Our business is growing and we needseveral new managers to service our high profile retail clients!

• Have the flexibility to work a varied schedule.
  
• Work with a high level of autonomy at our customers' locations with your team of Inventory Counters.
  
• Recruit, hire, train and manage a team of Inventory Counters.
  
• Provide world class customer service to both new and existing retail customers.
  
• Establish and maintain effective business relationships with retail customers.
  

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree preferred.
  
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
  
• A desire to learn the inventory business and the drive to reach for promotional opportunities.
  
• Strong organizational, analytical, self management and goal setting skills.
  
• Ability to build a highly successful and dedicated team.
  
• A high level of computer literacy.
  
• Current and uninterrupted licensed driving experience for the previous 5 years without accidents or driving infractions in the last 24 months.
  

Here are just a few of the perks you will be offered upon joining our team:

• Company computer and cell phone allowance.
  
• Medical, Dental & Vision
  
• Short Term Disability, Life, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
  
• Paid Vacation/Sick Time
  
• Paid Holidays
  
• 401(K) with a company match
  
• Opportunities for Advancement
  
• Field Based Position
  

WIS is aggressively pursuing and winning business daily to continue providing career opportunities for all team members.

WIS thanks all applicants in advance, but will only contact those we wish to interview.

Applicants ONLY. WIS International

Requirements
Coordinate Financial, SKU, Warehouse and Fixed Asset inventories. Ensure each inventory meets its expected accuracy and productivity, adheres to Company Standards and is as efficient as possible. Ensure the team assigned is prepared for the count.
Implement the required planning for key inventory events. Direct and supervise a team of Inventory Associates and Inventory Supervisors during an inventory event. Ensure employees have been assigned duties based on skill levels, training needs and customer requirements. Conduct quality control re-checks as necessary.

Manages a regular team of two or more employees to optimize performance. Provide communication, and coaching as required. Encourage innovative ideas. Be proactive in anticipating, and planning for the number of employees required and the staffing requirements of the inventory events.
Promote good customer service in every interaction with the customer. Ensure that the customers' expectations are met as agreed by WIS International. Exceed the customers' expectations if possible. Check the customers' satisfaction level at the end of the count.

May be asked to contribute to sales for the office through developing contacts, follow through on established contacts and referrals.
Provide continuous feedback pertaining to all events to the AM and or DM.
Assists in assessment, selection hiring and training of Inventory Associates.
Holds entire team accountable to procedures and high levels of customer service at each inventory event. Requires a willingness to implement company disciplinary procedures when necessary.
Responsible for pre inventory calls and/or visits are made in a timely manner.
Ensures all inventory events follow the Health & Safety Policies and procedures established by the company. Maintain a safe work environment at all time.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education:
A minimum two years of college required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
Experience:
Normally requires 3 years of supervisory experience or previous inventory experience or 12 months experience in a retail or service industry.
Skills:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills" for both supervising employees and working with customers.
Operate a computer, calculator and other data entry terminals
Acceptable past driving record which meets or exceeds the requirements of the Company driving policy.
Flexible, adaptable and innovative approach to learning and problem solving in a hands-on environment.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with a customer focus
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to implement account instructions in order to meet financial goals
Ability to hold people accountability for their work.
Ability to motivate all direct reports to meet or exceed established financial goals.


Proficiency in a Windows environment and in personal computer usage is essential. Ability to multitask and delegate effectively.

EFFORT FACTORS
Physical Demands:
Requires frequent walking or standing for prolonged periods of time during an inventory
Regularly requires a great deal of visual concentration to read tags, use equipment such as WISard and computer terminals
Frequently requires bending, squatting or climbing a stool/ladder to check work done
Frequently requires lifting equipment >22lbs
Ability to drive safely to required inventory events

Mental Demands:
Must be mentally adaptable and flexible to deal with a variety of people and changing priorities
Must be able to handle the pressure of working to schedules, unusual hours of work, longer than normal
days and deadlines
Must be able to analyze causes of interpersonal conflict (both with employees and customers) and resolve these sometimes complex issues despite ambiguities
Must be able to process and analyze data in a computerized environment
Must be able to communicate in a professional manner

WORKING CONDITIONS:
The Inventory Manager is required to have reliable personal transportation as well Internet Access. Depending on the office, there may be occasional to frequent day trips or overnight travel required due to the location of the inventory event. WIS will set up accommodations for any overnight stays.

The IM will regularly be required to work a varied schedule that includes working unusual hours of the day, split shifts, longer than normal workdays,some weekends and early start and/or late finish times. That will be determined based on the needs of the clients in the region.
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The IM generally works in a well-maintained public area or similar environment. Occasionally outdoor inventories are conducted for retailers such as home improvement centers, lumber companies, etc. The IM may occasionally be exposed to unusual odors, or excessive noise, or health hazards or temperature extremes; in which case, proper precautions will be taken to protect the employee.

WIS International maintains a Drug Free Workplace in compliance with the federally mandated Drug Free Workplace Act. Be advised that some WIS International positions require pre-employment drug and alcohol screening as a condition of employment.
WIS International maintains a smoke-free work environment. Smoking is not permitted in any Company facility or vehicle.


In seeking to provide a safe work environment for all staff, the WIS International maintains a violence-free work environment. Any type of violent behavior committed by or against staff members will not be tolerated. Inventory Managers are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and in accordance with the Code of Conduct. Intimidating, threatening or violent behavior against other WIS staff, vendors, clients, or property, whether committed by supervisors, non-supervisory staff, or non-employees, during work or off-duty hours, will not be tolerated.


The physical demands and work conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the duties/responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and responsibilities.

'EOE/M/F/D/V'