DC Inventory Control Manager - Internal

Our vision at Petco is Healthier Pets. Happier People. Better World. We’re making things better for pets, people and the planet through our Think Adoption First philosophy, the Petco Foundation and other important initiatives that focus on putting animals first, educating pet parents and reducing our carbon footprint. The journey starts with knowledgeable, passionately engaged associates who are proud to recommend Petco as a place to work, who believe in our Vision and who are committed to delivering a superior customer experience.

From our retail stores and our network of Distribution Centers to our Corporate offices, you'll work with others who share your values and commitment. We seek individuals who are passionate about animal welfare, have great people skills and are driven to grow and advance in their careers with us. Our ongoing growth is creating exceptional opportunities for professional development and personal enrichment throughout our organization.

Position Purpose: Primary objective is to manage the inventory at the main and regional distribution centers with the goal of ensuring perpetual integrity and compliance with company policies, procedures and standards. Responsible for managing inventory systems, processes and supervision of cycle count and auditing process at each regional and main distribution center.

Essential Job Functions:
Through previous background and experience the candidate must demonstrate, with or without an accommodation, the ability to...

• Interact professionally and effectively through verbal and written communication with all professional contacts with an emphasis on the Company’s interests.
• Efficiently create complex documents and/or reports using spreadsheet software.
• Independently prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes through the work of subordinates.
• Analyze data to determine appropriate course of action.

Supervisory Responsibility:

Direct supervision of cycle count and audit leads at the main and regional distribution centers. Leads a group of approximately 3 lead auditors (lead warehouse workers) and 8 to 10 cycle/auditors (warehouse workers). Management will include decision making on hiring, terminating, training and development of direct reports and cycle/audit group. Some management is conducting from a remote location.

Work Environment:
While some job duties are performed while seated indoors, the majority of the time is spent in the Distribution Center, where exposure to heat, cold, dirt, dust, fumes and noise should not be overlooked. May also be required on occasion to work in the warehouse, there may be risk of injury insulting from improper procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

Education/Experience:A high school diploma or its equivalent (GED) is required, and a Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred. Three to five years experience in Distribution or Inventory management is required, an emphasis in inventory and quality control in a multi-outlet retail and distribution environment is preferred. In addition, intermediate knowledge of spreadsheets and warehouse inventory management systems is required. Analysis and problem-solving as well as exceptional communication skills are a must.