Inventory Control Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Labor planning and scheduling of inventory control staff – Ensure all activities are completed timely, as labor availability and priorities change, utilizing all personnel effectively. Includes prioritizing and delegating ad hoc requests in cooperation with warehouse operations personnel. 

• Associate coaching and development – Attract, develop, and lead a highly skilled and motivated team, instilling accountability through clear expectations and performance metrics.

• Apply root cause analysis to drive continuous improvement – Work with cross-functional partners to identify opportunities for improvement and develop/implement best practices/routines. Continuously measure impact and ROI of improvement measures.

• Cross-functional collaboration and influence – Identify and resolve root causes of inventory losses, working with cross-functional partners to problem solve and implement preventive measures. Consistently analyze and report Inventory Adjustments on a weekly basis, with special attention on trends and key variables impacting inventory performance.

• Reclamation of vendor packaging issues – Takes ownership of the reclamation process​, collaborating with buyers for billback and/or on-site repackaging of product. Review data and analyze for trends.

• Manage non-saleable (suspense) inventory – Takes ownership of inventory placed into suspense (Fresh to Frozen, recall, damage, etc.) and effectively partners with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure timely resolution. 

• Review and approve customer credit requests; determine root causes for process improvement and prevent duplication. 

• SOX compliance – Effectively perform controls such as Inventory report review, open delivery route aging and reconciliation reports and 100% quarterly cycle count completion.  

• Lead with a safety, service and cost mindset that ensures that every US Foods associate remains injury free, always. Champion safety procedures, processes and training to create and maintain a safety-first culture in the warehouse.  

• Discuss Inventory Clerk performance with Area Directors, Finance and create plans to address gaps. Drive associate engagement, retention, and create a culture that embodies US Foods values. 

• Create a cohesive organization by keeping lines of communication open and directing workforce to ensure efficient workflow.  

• Build high-performing teams by reviewing staffing requirements and monitoring the interviewing and hiring of inventory personnel. Review performance, coach to achieve productivity and safety targets, and deliver disciplinary action.  

• Identify and stop waste - Improve processes to complete work more safely and efficiently. 

• Accountable for delivering on our Key Results by collaborating with Operations, Replenishment, Sales, and Merchandising on the Key Outcomes and actions to achieve Inventory Adjustment results.

• Other duties assigned by manager. 

SUPERVISION:

• Management of up to 9 employees depending on market size and complexity.

RELATIONSHIPS

• Internal: Works closely across all functions including Ops, Replen, Cat Man, Finance, Legal and other various departments

• External: Works closely with vendors, suppliers and third-party consultants, contractors and regulatory bodies

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Onsite: The associate in this role is expected to perform assigned responsibilities inside a US Foods office-based environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years of experience in inventory control or warehousing

• Strong understanding of inventory control procedures 

• Excellent analytical skills 

• Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Excel

• Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs (Outlook, SharePoint, PowerPoint, etc.) 

• Demonstrated supervisory experience and time management skills 

• Ability to inspire followership of peers and team members 

• Excellent communication skills 

• Experience with timekeeping, warehousing and distribution back-office systems 

EDUCATION

• High School diploma or equivalent required

• Associates degree with management or supply chain background preferred 

CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING

• Forklift and HAACP training will be provided; certification within 1st 90 days required 

LICENSES

• N/A

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in leading continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, etc.)

• Experience in foodservice distribution

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:

FREQUENCY:

STAND: FREQUENTLY

WALK: OCCASIONALLY

DRIVE: NEVER

SIT: FREQUENTLY

LIFT

1-10 lbs (Sedentary): OCCASIONALLY

11-20 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLY

21-50 lbs (Medium): OCCASIONALLY

51-100 lbs (Heavy): NEVER

Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): NEVER

CARRY

1-10 lbs (Sedentary): OCCASIONALLY

11-20 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLY

21-50 lbs (Medium): NEVER

51-100 lbs (Heavy): NEVER

Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): NEVER

PUSH/PULL 1: NEVER

CLIMB/BALANCE: NEVER

STOOP/SQUAT: NEVER

KNEEL: NEVER

BEND: NEVER

REACH ABOVE SHOULDER: OCCASIONALLY

TWIST: OCCASIONALLY

GRASP OBJECTS 2: OCCASIONALLY

MANIPULATE OBJECTS 3: FREQUENTLY

MANUAL DEXTERITY 4: CONTINUOUSLY

1 (Push/Pull: Dolly, cartons and boxes)

2 (Grasp Objects: Boxes and cartons)

3 (Manipulate Objects: Boxes and dolly)

4 (Manual Dexterity: Typing, use of office machines such as copiers, printers)