Inventory Control Manager - 1st Shift

GXO Logistics, Inc; Horn Lake, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Manager, Inventory Control in Mississippi to lead the inventory control team, monitor trends, and drive improvements. The role involves training staff, ensuring policy adherence, and maintaining accurate inventory records in a 1st shift environment.

You will coordinate investigations of discrepancies, communicate across management levels, and help optimize operations. A strong background in supervision and analytics is required for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of inventory control experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with computerized scanner equipment.
• Flexible schedule with planned and unplanned overtime, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Inventory Control team members, ensuring company policies are enforced.
• Maintain the integrity of inventory records while following established procedures.
• Research complex transaction histories to reconcile discrepancies.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of management and customer representatives.
• Provide leadership and training to accomplish company goals and objectives.
• Coordinate activities for team members, ensuring effective use of productive working hours.
• Investigate all facets of facilities operations to troubleshoot processes and make/recommended improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

APICS or CSCMP certifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At GXO, we’re constantly looking for talented individuals at all levelswho can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you’ll have the support to excel at workand the resources to build a career you can be proud of.

1st Shift, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? As the Manager, Inventory Control, you will monitor trends, analyze issues, recommend improvements and provide leadership and training to Inventory Control team members. Become a part of our dynamic team, and we'll help you develop to a level that will exceed your expectations.

Pay, benefits and more.

We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Supervise the Inventory Control team members, ensuring company policies are enforced
• Maintain the integrity of inventory records while following established procedures
• Research complex transaction histories to reconcile discrepancies
• Communicate effectively with all levels of management and customer representatives
• Provide leadership and training to accomplish company goals and objectives
• Coordinate activities for team members, ensuring effective use of productive working hours
• Investigate all facets of facilities operations to troubleshoot processes and make/recommended improvements

What you need to succeed at GXO:

At a minimum, you’ll need:

• 4 years of inventory control experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience with computerized scanner equipment
• Availability to work a flexible schedule as needed, including planned and unplanned overtime, which may include weekends

It’d be great if you also have:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work or military experience
• APICS or CSCMP certifications
• 5 years of inventory control experience including slotting and unit measures
• 5 years of supervisory or managerial experience
• Ability to quickly learn and achieve proficiency in new software applications
• Solid time management and multitasking skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present clean, organized and thorough information and data appropriate for intended audience
• Self-motivated work style with excellent analytical and math skills
• Solid attention to detail and follow-up skills with the ability to identify and resolve problems

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer including Disabled/Veterans.

GXO adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply with GXO policies which are in place to safeguard our employees and customers.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.