Inventory Manager
- Direct the day-to-day activities of the department by effectively leading and taking responsibility for the performance of your team
- Develop a strong team environment, including pre-shift meetings, strong floor presence and excellent follow-up
- Continuously evaluate warehouse and logistics’ workflow, layout, processes, procedures, and tools, and provide improvement recommendations as needed
- Define goals and KPIs related to the team and its activities for operational excellence
- Proactively provide management with forecasts and reports, including KPIs and updates on critical risks, opportunities, and issues
- Ensure accuracy and quality of all products received, inventories, issued, or returned (e.g. RMA) in accordance with industry standards and company’s goals and requirements
- Accountable for cycle counts and yearly physical inventory audits
- Maintain a tidy and clean warehouse
- Proactively support implementation of an ERP/MRP system
- Ensure Safety guidelines and best practices are continuously reviewed, monitored, and executed in connection with inventory management and logistics
- Initiate Purchase Requisitions, as needed in accordance with pre-identified shortages, to fulfill needs, including for the Floor, Kits, Min/Max, Kanban, etc
- Build and issue Kits of parts to Production per production schedule needs
- Work closely with Procurement to ensure quantities and lead-times are satisfied in due time, including with resolution of any shipment discrepancies or backorders from suppliers
- Work closely with Finance to ensure alignment between accounting and actual inventory
- Work closely with Quality to ensure incoming products meet specifications and timely flow of parts between Receiving and QC (Quality Control)
- Discuss and negotiate shipping rates and contracts with freight forwarders while maintaining excellent relationships
- Process in a timely and accurate manner any freight requests
- Set up and maintain schedules for inbound/outbound shipments and report internally
- Work with other departments in the organization to implement logistical improvements
- Oversee the importing and exporting process of goods
- All other duties as assigned
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- 7+ years of experience in a distributed warehouse environment, preferably in Aerospace and/or Defense
- 2+ years of experience managing a team
- Proficient knowledge of computerized Warehouse Management System and processes,
- Hands-on distribution experience including shipping, receiving and inventory control
- Demonstrated ability to work in cross functional settings with Engineering, Manufacturing, Programs, Finance, and Quality
- Extensive knowledge in Microsoft Office 365, including Excel
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, and great interpersonal skills
- Must have strong attention to details, strive for perfection, and be self-motivated
- Flexible to changes in business and operational priorities
- Must be able to work extended hours and weekends if required
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
- Forklift driver certified would be a bonus
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