Inventory Control & Analytics Manager

acehardware; Fredericksburg (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Semi-Monthly Pay

Incentive opportunities based on role/

18 days vacation + 9 paid holidays

Comprehensive health coverage (medical

Generous 401(k) with matching

Tuition assistance program

Ace Foundation charitable involvement

Employee discounts on Ace merchandise

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Birth/Adoption bonding PTO

Adoption cost reimbursement

Identity theft protection

Job summary

Ace Hardware Corporation in Fredericksburg, PA is seeking an experienced Inventory Manager to lead the inventory and data teams, ensure accuracy, and control stock movement in line with company best practices.

You will forecast demand with supply chain planners, define performance metrics, develop cross‑functional procedures, manage budgets, and supervise supplier performance and customer service while maintaining safety and compliance at all times.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven management experience in a similar industry.
• Flexibility to respond to driver inquiries outside normal workday.
• Positive employee relation skills and excellent communication abilities.
• Knowledge of inventory terms and commonly accepted practices.
• Basic knowledge of budgeting and monthly financials.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong leadership characteristics.
• Experience with Microsoft Office & inventory software platforms (Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Confer with supply chain planners to forecast demand or create supply plans that ensure availability of materials or products.
• Define performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of supply chain factors, such as product cost or quality.
• Develop procedures for coordination of supply chain management with other functional areas.
• Implement new or improved supply chain processes.
• Analyze and monitor supplier performance to assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirements and deliver feedback when necessary.
• Collaborate with other departments regarding new supplier requirements as it relates to inventory.
• Design, implement, and document retail support center strategies for inventory control and movement.
• Design, implement, and oversee product take back or reverse logistics programs to ensure products are managed according to best practices.
• Evaluate and select information or other technology solutions to improve tracking and reporting of materials or products distribution, storage, or inventory.
• Identify opportunities to reuse or recycle materials to minimize inventory movement.
• Assist in creating budgets and handling monthly financials. Full responsibility for inventory and data departmental budgeting, may include oversight of customer service.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with all federal, state rules and regulations that govern as related to inventory.
• Maintain positive employee relations.
• Oversee customer service department.

Skills

Safety awareness

Leadership

Communication skills

Inventory knowledge

Budgeting basics

Microsoft Office

Inventory software

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Ace Hardware Corporation in Fredericksburg, PA is seeking an experienced Inventory Manager to lead the inventory and data teams, ensure accuracy, and control stock movement in line with company best practices.

You will forecast demand with supply chain planners, define performance metrics, develop cross‑functional procedures, manage budgets, and supervise supplier performance and customer service while maintaining safety and compliance at all times.