Inventory Control Manager — Data-Driven Operations Leader

Five Below; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Five Below Distribution Center is seeking a capable leader to drive accuracy, productivity and safety. You will partner with facility management to manage daily operations and ensure KPI targets for cycle counting and audits are met.

The role emphasizes data analysis, process improvements, and coordination with cross-functional teams to maintain high customer service levels and efficient space utilization in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in an automated and conveyor driven environment is preferred.
• Hands on experience with Warehouse Management Systems (Manhattan Associates preferred).
• Demonstrate leadership, problem solving, and interpersonal skills preferably in a distribution environment.
• Proficient in collecting and analyzing data to formulate recommendations for process improvements.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities and tasks in a dynamic work environment.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills to include proficiency in Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Flexibility to work varied hours to include weekends as business needs warrant.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred (2-5 yrs in Inventory role preferred).
• Ability to stand, stoop, lift and perform manual dexterity.
• Lift up to 50 pound boxes, and remain on feet for entire shift.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and leadership in accordance with established policies and procedures while focusing efforts to maximize accuracy, productivity and safety within the Distribution Center.
• Partner with facility management in the daily activities of the Distribution Center.
• Oversee that Cycle Count KPIs are met for the Distribution Center.
• Oversee Slotting initiatives in order to maintain maximum picking efficiencies and space utilization.
• Oversee any Audit and QA processes.
• Analyze and report data relative to the department to constantly improve quality and efficiency. Identify process improvement and make recommendations to maintain a high level of customer service.
• Monitory daily, weekly, and monthly production goals to ensure effective staffing and manpower utilization.
• Enhance leadership by developing direct reports and team members.
• Effectively coordinate and communicate with all support areas such as Wowtown Inventory Control, Finance, Quality Assurance, IT, Human Resources and various corporate office support areas.
• Actively promote an environment and culture focused on customer service, safety, diversity and teamwork.
• Consult and correspond with leads or managers to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages and non-conformance to specifications.
• Responsible for department performance, quality and housekeeping.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Manhattan Associates

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Five Below Distribution Center is seeking a capable leader to drive accuracy, productivity and safety. You will partner with facility management to manage daily operations and ensure KPI targets for cycle counting and audits are met.

The role emphasizes data analysis, process improvements, and coordination with cross-functional teams to maintain high customer service levels and efficient space utilization in a fast-paced environment.