Inventory Manager

Inventory Manager needed for retail company.

Inventory Manager Job Responsibilities: 

• Oversees team of inventory or warehouse employees.
• Manages inventory tracking system to record deliveries, shipments and stock levels.
• Evaluates deliveries, shipments and product levels to improve inventory control procedures.
• Analyzes daily product and supply levels to anticipate inventory problems and shortages.
• Manages schedules of employees, deliveries and shipments to optimize operations.
• Communicates with inventory employees to meet business goals and address personnel issues.
• Develops business relationships with suppliers and clients.
• Proposes strategies to reduce costs and improve procedures of supply chain logistics.
• Monitors demand and analyzes data to anticipate future supply and logistical needs.
• Manages the recruitment and training of new inventory employees.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Ensure product stock is adequate for all distribution channels and can cover direct demand from customers
• Record daily deliveries and shipments to reconcile inventory
• Use software to monitor demand and document characteristics of inventory
• Analyze data to anticipate future needs
• Evaluate suppliers to achieve cost-effective deals and maintain trust relationships
• Collaborate with warehouse employees and other staff to ensure business goals are met
• Report to upper management on stock levels, issues etc.

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in business, logistics, systems engineering, supply chain management or similar
• Minimum of five years of experience in a similar role
• Experience working with inventory management software and forecasting strategies
• Experience conducting tracking and data analysis
• Product and inventory management certification a plus
• Proven experience as inventory manager or similar position
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods
• Working knowledge of inventory management software (e.g. ERP)
• An analytical mind with strong math skills
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
• Reliable and trustworthy