Sr. Manager Inventory Control

LOCAL CANDIDATES

NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

1-2 days in office is required

POSITION SUMMARY:

Lead cross functional efforts to manage the inventory across two domestic distribution centers and one located in Mexico. Responsible for overseeing the forecasting and inventory management team, developing inventory replenishment strategies and timetables, as well as keeping the inventories in line with needs at each distribution facility. Oversees collaborative forecasting process charged with insuring product supply to meet corporate service level and inventory policies. Work with the Director of Procurement to understand the purchasing systems and how purchase orders are created and issued.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The employee may be required to perform all or a combination of the following essential functions as determined by business necessity:

• Develop and implement inventory control strategies to optimize inventory levels and minimize stockouts or excess inventory.
• Collaborate with VP of Operational Excellence, Procurement and Finance to develop inventory management policies and targets.
• Review product and inventory within Distribution Centers to ensure adequate supply to support business programs.
• Track and review relevant economic, industry, market, and business conditions to update senior management and develop contingency plans to mitigate potential inventory and supply chain and assure supply.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Operations and Finance to develop demand planning solutions and improved forecasting tools to effectively manage inventory to maximize service levels, inventory turns, working capital and revenue growth.
• Understand retrial and promotional product strategies in support of maintaining appropriate product inventory levels
• Extract and aggregate disparate data sources to create holistic inventory models and forecasts
• Create and communicate short & long range forecasts and projections to Logistics and Procurement team to ensure adequate supply of container lift.
• Use predictive modeling to assess and forecast financial impacts of inventory purchases based on different scenarios and likihoods.
• Work with Director of Procurement to establish and manage supplier make & hold inventory agreements.
• Analyze inventory data and generate reports to provide insights and recommendations to management on inventory control strategies and purchasing decisions.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

In addition to the essential functions listed above, the employee may be required to perform other non-essential functions. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

SPECIFICATIONS:

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION, TRAINING and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Must possess at least a Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, logistics or a related field.
• Have 5+ years’ of relevant experience as an Inventory Control Manager in a retail, distribution or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with demand planning systems or tools required
• Heavy data manipulation (extractions, aggregation, analysis) experience required
• Experience with predictive modeling or other statistical modeling concepts
• Strong problem solving and decision making skills.
• Understanding of financial principles.

TECHNICAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, and/or LICENSES:

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, and a master of Excel. Strong communication, organization, analytical and presentation skills are required. Must possess strong analytical aptitude and have an ability to manipulate and interpret data. Knowledge of JDE Enterprise One ERP or similar ERP required and Oracle OTM is a strong plus. CPIM certification a plus.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from all levels of Princess House’s internal and external organization. Bi-lingual is preferred but not required (Spanish/English).

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS and/or PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Up to 5% domestic travel is required. Must be able to lift boxes up to 30 pounds in weight. Use of a computer, monitor, keyboard and mouse are required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (If Applicable)

Direct supervision of a group of 2 in the Purchasing Department. Responsible for the leadership, training, motivation, mentoring, and development of staff. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Will conduct performance appraisals, reward and discipline employees, address complaints and resolve problems.