Inventory Control Manager

Kroger; Monroe (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a Distribution Center Operations Supervisor to oversee daily processes in the DC/FC, ensuring safe, efficient, accurate inventory control and WMS performance.

You will lead a production team, mentor direct reports, collaborate with vendors and category managers, and travel to support new site openings as needed. Bachelor's degree required and 2+ years leadership in distribution.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in distribution or related field.
• Thorough knowledge of logistics and supply chain.
• Good analytical abilities and problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate math and computer skills.
• Ability to write brief reports and log documentation.
• Ability to understand complex oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accuracy of receiving product into the warehouse and resolve receiving discrepancies.
• Work with multiple vendors, including scheduling and customer relations.
• Contact and build relations with category managers and buyers.
• Ensure proper dating procedures are followed and manage shrink levels.
• Monitor and oversee warehouse space; plan for promotional activity.
• Monitor pack changes, short dates and pick slot changes.
• Plan for inbound fluctuations.
• Oversee layout compliance and allocation of pick slots by commodity group.
• Collaborate with regional supply chain managers on seasonal plans.
• Oversee/monitor cycle counts and inventory control.
• Identify and implement technology and procedural solutions to increase productivity.
• Monitor system logs and reports for WMS performance and data integrity.
• Supervise and coach direct reports; conduct performance reviews.
• Travel to support new site openings as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Logistics

Analytics

Numerical skills

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

WMS

Job description

Oversee and assist in the execution of the daily processes related to the flow of goods in a Distribution Center (DC) or Fulfillment Center (FC) and all inventory control functions. Responsible for all facets of the Warehouse Management System and for ensuring all tasks performed by the production team are performed safely, efficiently and accurately to maintain and improve the performance of the entire facility. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accuracy of receiving product into the warehouse and resolve receiving discrepancies
• Work with multiple vendors, including scheduling and customer relations
• Contact and build relations with category managers and buyers
• Ensure proper dating procedures are followed and manage shrink levels
• Monitor and oversee warehouse space; understand and plan for promotional activity
• Monitor pack changes, short dates and pick slot changes
• Plan for inbound fluctuations
• Oversee reorganization and continued compliance with DC layout and designation of pick slots and reserves by commodity group or functional area
• Work with regional supply chain managers and others on seasonal plan and execution
• Oversee/monitor adjustments in inventory control and monitor physical inventory of distribution center or fulfillment center through cycle counts
• Identify, design, and implement technology, and procedural based solutions to increase warehouse associate's productivity
• Monitor error logs and system output reports to ensure system performance and data integrity in Warehouse Management System
• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
• Travel to support new site openings as needed
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

Minimum

• 2+ years of leadership experience in distribution, order fulfillment or related field
• Thorough knowledge of logistics and supply chain
• Good analytical abilities and problem-solving skills
• Intermediate math and computer skills
• Ability to write brief reports and log documentation
• Ability to understand complex oral and written instructions
• Bachelor's Degree
• 3+ years of experience in distribution, order fulfillment or related field