Director Inventory Control

supply-chain; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 104,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Prescription coverage

Discounted stock plan

Bonus program

Generous PTO

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking a Director of Inventory Control to lead regional inventory strategy across the US, Canada and possibly Latin America. You will define best practices, policies and metrics and report regularly to the Executive Team to ensure accuracy and efficiency across the sector.

You will guide hiring and training for IM personnel, provide leadership and training to the organization, and drive continuous improvement of inventory management disciplines and analytics, partnering with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or work related experience in inventory management.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of basic WMS systems
• Experience with relational databases, preferred
• 5+ years of inventory experience in a warehouse environment
• Exposure and experience with financial reporting
• Experience with the implementation of WMS or other business administrative systems
• 1+ years of supervisory experience
• Professional certification in Inventory Control, preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop Sector Inventory Control expertise on a regional basis to enhance the overall functional structure
• Provide support and recommendations for hiring and training of IM personnel
• Provide guidance, training and direction to the organization for Inventory Control
• Take an active role in developing personnel engaged in IM activities
• Gather and define best practice policies, procedures and techniques for all aspects of Inventory Management.
• Develop, co-ordinate the agreement and ensure the establishment of best practices throughout the Sector
• Ensure an understanding of the existing inventory management practices, reporting and commercial requirements throughout the Sector
• Recommend and implement policies, processes and procedures that support and ensure accurate records of inventory activities and status.
• Establish policies, processes and procedures that support and ensure good inventory control practices at all sites.
• Provide Sector leadership and strategic oversight for the implementation and adherence to best practices.
• Define and refine consistent site and Sector metrics and reporting
• Provide leadership, support and training to ensure the integrity of inventory metrics
• Provide leadership for continuous improvement of IM disciplines and application
• Provide leadership in terms of inventory analysis
• Monitor and report issues and compliance on a regular basis to the Executive Team.
• Provide guidance regarding inventory issues including the existence, cause and resolution of inventory variances
• Timely communication of inventory issues with Management.
• Provide leadership for resolving inventory related issues with customers.
• Play an active role in the internal audit reviews and management responses and action plans to reported issues

Skills

Inventory management

Supervisory experience

Microsoft Office

Relational databases

Education

Bachelor's degree or work related experience in inventory management

Tools

WMS systems

Relational databases

Job description

The Director Inventory Control role has a national salary range of $104,000- $198,000.

DHL Supply Chain offers multiple benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Discounted Stock Purchase, General Bonus Plan and a generous PTO policy.

At DHL, people mean the world to us. That’s why our goal has always been to attract and retain the best talent across the globe. We provide challenge and opportunity for personal and professional development. We recognize the difference you bring to our business and together we share the pride of building one of the world’s largest leaders in logistics and supply chain solutions.

Job Description

Develop Sector Inventory Control expertise on a regional basis (US, CAN & possibly Latin Am) to enhance the overall functional structure. Gather and define best practice policies, procedures and techniques for all aspects of Inventory Control. Provide Sector leadership and strategic oversight for the implementation and adherence to best practices. Monitor and report issues and compliance on a regular basis to the Executive Team.

• Develop Sector Inventory Control expertise on a regional basis to enhance the overall functional structure
• Provide support and recommendations for hiring and training of IM personnel
• Provide guidance, training and direction to the organization for Inventory Control
• Take an active role in developing personnel engaged in IM activities
• Gather and define best practice policies, procedures and techniques for all aspects of Inventory Management.
• Develop, co-ordinate the agreement and ensure the establishment of best practices throughout the Sector
• Ensure an understanding of the existing inventory management practices, reporting and commercial requirements throughout the Sector
• Recommend and implement policies, processes and procedures that support and ensure accurate records of inventory activities and status.
• Establish policies, processes and procedures that support and ensure good inventory control practices at all sites.
• Provide Sector leadership and strategic oversight for the implementation and adherence to best practices.
• Define and refine consistent site and Sector metrics and reporting
• Provide leadership, support and training to ensure the integrity of inventory metrics
• Provide leadership for continuous improvement of IM disciplines and application
• Provide leadership in terms of inventory analysis
• Monitor and report issues and compliance on a regular basis to the Executive Team.
• Provide guidance regarding inventory issues including the existence, cause and resolution of inventory variances
• Timely communication of inventory issues with Management.
• Provide leadership for resolving inventory related issues with customers.
• Play an active role in the internal audit reviews and management responses and action plans to reported issues

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or work related experience in inventory management.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of basic WMS systems
• Experience with relational databases, preferred
• 5+ years of inventory experience in a warehouse environment
• Exposure and experience with financial reporting
• Experience with the implementation of WMS or other business administrative systems
• 1+ years of supervisory experience
• Professional certification in Inventory Control, preferred

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.