Distribution Center Inventory Control Operations Manager

Office Depot; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and excellent benefits package

Comprehensive development programs

Job summary

A leading provider of office supplies is seeking an experienced Distribution Center Inventory Control Operations Manager in Dallas, Texas. The role involves supervising a team and optimizing workflow within a distribution center. Candidates should have at least five years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential. This position offers competitive pay and benefits, and a chance to grow within a high-performance company.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years experience in related field.
• Experience managing a medium-sized group of non-exempt employees.
• Proficient in PC based applications.
• Willingness to work varied shifts.
• Proficient in PC-based applications and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provides effective workflow and supervision to hourly employees.
• Monitors daily schedules and adjusts staffing levels.
• Maintains operational integrity of assigned department.
• Recruit, train, and develop staff; recognize team successes.
• Ensure operational integrity and enforce processes and standards across the department.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strong communication

Team-building

Inventory Control experience

Education

Bachelors degree or equivalent experience

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification

Tools

WMS (Warehouse Management Systems)

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Distribution Center Inventory Control Operations Manager

• Full-time

Celebrating 25 years as a leading global provider of office supplies and services, Office Depot provides business solutions to millions of customers around the globe. For the local corner store as well as Fortune 500 companies, Office Depot provides supplies and services to its customers through 1,678 worldwide retail stores, a dedicated sales force, top-rated catalogs and global e-commerce operations. Office Depot has annual sales of approximately $11.5 billion, and employs about 39,000 associates around the world. The Company provides more office supplies and services to more customers in more countries than any other company, and currently sells to customers directly or through affiliates in 61 countries.

Supporting the business world is a challenging job. True solutions require much more than pushing a button – which is why at Office Depot, we depend on each other. With a job here, you’ll experience a fast-paced culture of accountability and professionalism enriched with opportunities, respect, and a bit of fun. We’re a company that genuinely cares about our people’s success, which is why you’ll find all the tools to support your potential in a career at Office Depot. Learn more about a job with Office Depot today!

Responsibilities

Provides effective workflow and front-line supervision to a medium-sized group of hourly employees, ensuring efficient use of labor hours and productivity index while simultaneously employing a continuous process improvement philosophy and maintaining open communication channels. Monitors daily schedules and adjusts staffing levels according to distribution center volume. Applies accountability standards based on KPIs and implements change to continuously improve performance and increase workflow efficiencies. Facilitates effective and timely communication to employees by being accessible, responsive and resolving issues in a timely manner. Maintains operational integrity of assigned department, ensures processes are effectively established, followed, monitored and optimized. Recruit, train and develop staff, and recognize individual and team successes.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree or equivalent experience plus a minimum of five years experience in related field.

Other Information

• 5+ years progressively challenging experience and working knowledge of distribution operations, systems (e.g. WMS) and processes
• 4+ years progressively challenging experience managing a medium-sized group of non-exempt employees and proven success motivating and mentoring direct reports to high performance standards, reinforcing team-building and providing feedback regarding job performance and conduct.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability and willingness to work varied shifts.
• Proficient in PC based applications.
• Possess a sense of urgency required to work in a deadline driven environment.
• Preferred candidates will have relevant Inventory Control experience in a high volume distribution environment including cycle counting, profiling, shrink analysis, cost savings, physical inventory, high velocity turns, SKU rationalization, inventory reduction & accuracy, DPMO, strategic inventory placement, and have performed ABC analysis.
• Certification and/or experience in Lean Six Sigma and/or Green Belt certification preferred.

Pay, Benefits and Work Schedule

Office Depot offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits packages, which includes a 401(k) and more, best-In-class office products & services, as well as comprehensive development programs. We are an innovative, high-performance company. Working in our stores provides you with unlimited possibilities to start or expand your career. For immediate consideration for this exciting position, please click the Apply Now button.

Office Depot is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, veteran's status, disability, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.