Associate Inventory Manager
Green Chef
Aurora, IL, USA
Posted on Sunday, August 6, 2023
Job Description:
Factor_ a brand of Hellofresh is seeking an Inventory Control Associate Manager who will be responsible for daily inventory processes, reporting, and control for the Distribution Center.
You will...
- Manage inventory integrity
- Measure inventory transaction integrity accuracy while providing feedback to the operations and fulfillment teams
- Develop and execute daily, weekly, and monthly action plans that increase inventory accuracy and reduce inventory discrepancies
- Own the compliance and consistency for policies and procedures surrounding Inventory Control
- execute cycle counts as described in each area of the facility
- maintain inventory handling procedures within the facility
- Collaborate with operations on procedures and processes surrounding warehouse management system inventory locations
- Identify root causes of inventory discrepancies through cause and effect analysis
- Participate in cross-functional projects impacting inventory
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with other management staff, employees, and the general public
- Promptly communicate all safety related issues and concerns
- Effectively lead and manage Inventory and Produce Supervisory team
- Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures
- Evaluate team productivity and accomplishments
- Build and manage a cohesive team that can work together under short timelines and ambiguous circumstances
- Any and all other functions as determined by management
At a minimum, you have...
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferred
- 2-3 years supervisory experience in a Distribution or Manufacturing environment
- 2-3 years experience in Inventory Management, with the proven ability to show improvement in a continually developing environment
- Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
- Strong leadership skills and ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced, high-energy, and highly team-oriented environment
- Ability to positively motivate and coach staff to achieve high-quality results
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Strong interpersonal communication (verbal and written) and collaboration skills
- Demonstrated success working in a team environment on multiple projects with changing priorities with the ability to work both on a team (as a member and/or leader) and independently to deliver results
- Experience implementing a wide range of change management and process improvement activities, based on broader organizational goals
Physical Demands:
- Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
- Regular stooping, squatting, bending, twisting, and walking
Working Conditions:
- Combination of warehouse and office environment
- Must be able to withstand temperatures ranging from 45 degrees Fahrenheit to -20 degrees Fahrenheit