Inventory Compliance Manager

Responsible for consulting with management on maintaining and monitoring a robust and efficient Internal Control environment following established company policies and legal requirements, including SOX controls.Leverages their knowledge of the business, accounting, complex processes, regulations, legislation, and risk to support the business process owners in implementing the organization's compliance and ethics programs.Work with the

Management teams to ensure remediation plans close identified gaps and monitoring activities are implemented to allow for sustainability.Demonstrate versatility by executing efficiently and effectively various compliance activities, including operational compliance reviews, internal audits, or inventory analysis.Execute testing of operational controls, accounting/finance, business process, and SOX controls objectively and professionally.Demonstrate critical/creative thinking skills by helping determine the most impactful direction of complex operational compliance activities and identifying improvement opportunities that drive the most value for the company.Demonstrate verbal/written communication skills by collaborating with Internal Audit and Compliance team members, building relationships with process/control owners, effectively resolving conflicts, and concisely capturing procedures/results in working papers and reports.Utilize business systems, applications, and audit tools to demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset by helping drive innovation within the business network. Use of Lean principles to drive automation of inventory activities where applicable. e.g., dynamic bin counting through RF functionality.Coordinate and participate in the execution of annual inventory observations for finished goods, raw materials, production parts, cooler parts, and fleet parts, as necessary.Manage distressed inventory and short dated product; Responsible for inventory/material dispositions; Monitor completeness, accuracy, and compliance during inventory transactions.

Review planning data and DOH within the warehouse network to reduce risk of obsolescence.Support the planning/organization of physical inventories.Act as a liaison to other departments (Systems/Purchasing/Production) Communicate with production team about current stock and potential issues with orders.Conduct daily analyses to forecast potential inventory issues; report on inventory activities and variances; conduct and report on inventory cycle counts.Develop and implement inventory control procedures and best practices; Train and educate site leaders on inventory compliance and ensure their understanding of company policies.Analyze inventory-related data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for process improvements.Prepare and present regular reports to senior management on inventory compliance status, key performance indicators, and recommended improvements.Monitor inventory levels, inventory turns, and aging stock, making recommendations for optimization and efficient resource allocation. Ensure high performance results of your team by: Fostering a culture of trust and wellbeing that prioritizes the team and values employee contributions

Driving a shared vision with clear goals and accountability, supported by regular conversations to maximize talent

Embracing diverse perspectives to foster innovation, learning from both successes and failures

Establishing a safe environment where team members are motivated, heard, and aligned with clear expectations