Inventory Control Manager I: Strategy & Leadership

DHL Supply Chain; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Prescription

Discounted stock purchase

General bonus plan

PTO

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking an experienced Inventory Control Manager I to lead the inventory control function in the Olive Branch area, focusing on delivering on contractual commitments and optimizing stock accuracy. You will drive strategic direction for inventory planning, collaborate with clients and internal teams, and champion process improvements.

The role requires a strong background in inventory control, logistics, and people management, with the ability to develop key relationships and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and 4+ years Inventory Control experience required.
• 3+ years logistics industry experience required.
• 3+ years management experience in a unit pick environment preferred.
• 1+ years client relationship, staff mgmt & objective setting experience required.
• Staff management and objective setting experience 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership, direction and strategy for the Inventory Control team to meet contractual deliverables.
• Develop and maintain key customer relationships and operations partnerships.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence in inventory control management.
• Ensure inventory control KPIs outlined in the service agreement are met.
• Lead cross-functional teams to optimize inventory accuracy and reporting.

Skills

Staff management

Client relationship

Objective setting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Inventory Control experience

Tools

JDA

Manhattan WMS

DMPLUS

SAP

Job description

DHL Supply Chain is seeking an experienced Inventory Control Manager I to lead the inventory control function in the Olive Branch area, focusing on delivering on contractual commitments and optimizing stock accuracy. You will drive strategic direction for inventory planning, collaborate with clients and internal teams, and champion process improvements.

The role requires a strong background in inventory control, logistics, and people management, with the ability to develop key relationships and