Inventory Control Manager I

DHL Germany; Memphis (TN); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription coverage

Discounted stock purchase

General bonus plan

Generous PTO

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Memphis seeks an experienced Inventory Control Manager I to lead strategy and execution for inventory control under the client service agreement. You will build senior relationships and drive continuous improvement across operations, aiming for accuracy, risk reduction and KPI attainment.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 3+ years in logistics, and strong communication skills to coordinate cross-functional teams and client interfaces.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 4 years of Inventory Control experience.
• 3+ years logistics industry experience and 3+ years management experience.
• 1+ years client relationship, staff mgmt & objective setting experience.
• Knowledge of inventory control systems and reporting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership and strategy for the Inventory Control team.
• Develop and progress key customer relationships and partnerships.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence in inventory control.
• Ensure inventory control KPIs are met as per the contract.
• Oversee reporting, risk mitigation and data analysis for inventory assets.

Skills

Communication skills

Client relationship management

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

JDA

Manhattan WMS

DMPLUS

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Inventory Control Manager I role has a national salary range of $85,000- $150,000.

DHL Supply Chain offers multiple benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Discounted Stock Purchase, General Bonus Plan and a generous PTO policy.

Job Description

To provide senior leadership, direction and strategy for the Inventory Control team that will enable and facilitate the execution of the outlined commercial and operational deliverables relative to the service agreement with the client. The Senior Inventory Control leader will also be responsible for developing and progressing key customer relationships and operational partnerships necessary to drive and support an atmosphere of continuous improvement and operational excellence as it relates to inventory control management.

Business benefits of the role

• Ensuring the right product is in the right place at the right time to meet customer demand and maintain service level agreements as outlined in the commercials
• Improve overall inventory accuracy, accountability and reporting achieved by ensuring best practice process and procedures are in place
• Minimize and mitigate risk exposure to DHL and the client by improving the focus on inventory control and its financial benefits ensuring accurate accounting for our client’s assets
• Responsible for setting the strategic direction for supply chain and solution initiatives revolving around Inventory Control and Inventory Planning
• Develops proactive strategies to anticipate and mitigate issues and risks with respect to inventory control and the management of the client’s assets
• Develops new and innovative methods of analyzing data and determines which methods to apply inventory control and the management of.
• Responsible for ensuring adherence to Inventory Control KPI outlined in the commercial agreement are met.

Customer

• Ensure customer inventory control accuracy and shrink contractual requirements / service level agreements are monitored and reported timely to site leadership.
• Maximize the performance of the site inventory processes and system to ensure:
• Care, custody, and control of customer inventory
• Accuracy (to floor and customer book)
• Proper utilization of information technology
• Provide required documentation to customer, customer’s financial statement auditor or appropriate regulatory auditor in support of compliance requirements

Associate

• Ensure a safe, secure, clean and fair work environment for associates
• Manage site hourly and exempt associates
• Conduct associate performance reviews, individual development plans and succession plans
• Ensure company policies are communicated, administered, and enforced at appropriate levels
• Take an active leadership role in managing turnover to the appropriate level

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 4 years Inventory Control experience, Required
• 3+ years logistics industry experience, Required
• 3+ years management experience (unit pick environment, large company preferred, Required
• 1+ years client relationship, staff mgmt & objective setting experience, Required
• Staff management & Objective Setting, Required
• Metric development and reporting across cross functional leadership, Required
• Knowledge of systems such as JDA, Manhattan WMS, DMPLUS, SAP, etc., Required
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, Required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to the audience, Required

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.