Inventory Control Manager

PURPOSE

Manages and coordinates activities related to inventory across the Arizona Marketplace. This includes both physical inventory processes and the management of inventory levels, turns, and return on investment by performing the following duties and supporting location Managers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Determines and implements "Best Practices" with location Manager relating to cycle counts and physical inventories, purchasing and receiving procedures, manufacturing practices relating to Bill-of-Materials and WIP, and yard management as it relates to inventory control.

• Supports location Mangers on auditing processes and reviews of audits, which includes remedial training as needed.

• Supports locations within BisTrack to create or review SKU's, review or create UOM's, stock adjustments, average cost adjustments, review negative stock and month end processes.

• Train and support team members as needed for their roles.

• Supports area, market or location projects and other tasks assigned.

• Supports location Managers to identify and resolve inventory control concerns.

• Determines and monitors for "at risk" inventory dollars with location Managers. This would include identifying obsolete, dead, damaged, or otherwise non-performing inventory items.

• Schedules, observes, and reports results for physical inventories with location Managers.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has not supervisory responsibilities

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a four-year college or university preferred.

• Or four (4) years related experience and/or training.

• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMPETENCIES

• Interpersonal

• Demonstrates ability to effectively work with various levels of management and yard personnel.

• Analytical

• Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.

• Cost Consciousness

• Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.

• Planning/Organizing

• Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.

• Innovation

• Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas.

• Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

• Mathematical Skills

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.

• Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Computer Skills

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Inventory software, Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles helpful.

• Oral communication- Speaks clearly and persuasively in situations; listens and gets clarification responds well to questions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT I PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors environment and physical activity requirements, subject to variations in temperature and weather, equipment noise and dust.

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 pounds.

• May be required to perform specific tasks that involve climbing, lifting, pushing, or kneeling.

• Ability to travel to locations throughout Arizona.