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Inventory Manager

Plainfield, INOnsiteFull TimeManager / HeadPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • 4 years related experience
  • inventory and shrink goals
  • food grade product
  • lot managing
  • expiration date control
  • training
  • evaluating
  • motivating
  • 15 – 25 employees
  • three shifts

Nice to have

  • data warehousing
  • ETL processes
  • big data solutions
  • Snowflake
  • Redshift
  • BigQuery

Role summary

GEODIS, a global 3PL provider, seeks an Inventory Manager to lead inventory teams, ensure accurate inventory records through cycle counts and root cause analysis, and manage shrink goals. The role involves coordinating daily reporting, optimizing warehouse layout and product placement, monitoring KPIs for profitability, and leading safety initiatives. This position requires a Bachelor's degree, 4 years of related experience, and 2 years of supervisory experience, with a focus on managing inventory for customers, including food-grade products with expiration date control. Experience with data warehousing is a plus.

 Inventory Manager

Who We Are:

GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities.

Your role on the team: (job description) 

  • Trains and manages the inventory team in one or multiple accounts 
  • Leads employees to execute Quarterly and A/B/C cycle counts on time while conducting root cause analysis, reporting and trend data in support of organizational DPPM and cycle count accuracy KPIs 
  • Traces history of items to determine reasons for discrepancies between WMS system and floor counts and recommends and follows through on actions to resolve discrepancies 
  • Analyzes defect trends and works with operations team to implement action plans to improve processes and behaviors, in an effort to prevent additional defects 
  • Coordinates and executes daily reporting to ensure accurate and current inventory records 
  • Ensures assigned accounts have the right tools and resources to meet company goals 
  • Partners with engineering to implement and maintain proper layout of warehouse and product placement, reviews and provides a consistent slotting strategy that continually addresses the pick front needs of operations 
  • Monitors and ensures facility key performance indicators (KPI) are met in a timely and cost effective manner to ensure the profitability and productivity of the distribution center 
  • Leads through example in maintaining the safety and 5S physical properties of the multi-site operations 
  • Works with customer on requested projects and inquiries. Effectively communicates results to customer and campus and regional leadership.
  • Participates in monthly business reviews and provides Inventory Control results and any actions being taken to improve 

Other Duties: 

  • As required and assigned 

What you need: (requirements) 

  • Bachelor’s degree from a 4 year college or university 
  • Minimum 4 years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience 
  • Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience 
  • Experience managing inventory and shrink goals for customers 
  • Experience with food grade product and lot managing all with expiration date control
  • Experience training, evaluating, motivating and leading a team of 15 – 25 employees across three shifts and multi-locations 
  •  Experience with data warehousing, ETL processes, and big data solutions is a plus. (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery)
  • Experience managing and owning annual Physical Inventories through research and root cause analysis 
  • Experience related to managing and reporting to an annual shrink allowance 
  • Knowledge of financial information as it relates to adjustments and write-offs 
  • PC literate and proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint 
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations 
  • Ability to write routine reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals 
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public 
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exits 
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form 

What you gain from joining our team: (benefits) 

  • Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app. 
  • Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through FirstStop Health available first day of employment! 
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment 
  • 401k match 
  • Paid maternity and paternity leave 
  • Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs 
  • Employee discounts 
  • Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app 
  • Free financial wellness programs 
  • Daycare discount program 
  • Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community 
  • + more!

Join our Team!

  • Visit our website at workatGEODIS.com and chat with our virtual recruiter, Sophie, to fast-track your way to an interview. 

OR 

  • Text DELIVER to 88300 to Apply1
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