Inventory Control Manager II

DHL Supply Chain; Louisville (KY); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Prescription plan

Discounted stock purchase

General bonus plan

Generous PTO

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking an Inventory Control Manager II to lead the Inventory Control team, drive strategic direction and deliver on service levels under the client agreement. The role focuses on strengthening customer relationships and optimizing inventory performance across the supply chain.

The candidate will shape inventory strategies, develop proactive risk-mitigation plans and collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure accuracy and control metrics meet contractual commitments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership, direction and strategy for the Inventory Control team to enable and facilitate delivery of commercial and operational goals.
• Develop and progress key customer relationships and operational partnerships for continuous improvement and operational excellence in inventory control.
• Set strategic direction for supply chain and inventory control initiatives; drive proactive strategies to anticipate issues and mitigate risks.
• Ensure adherence to Inventory Control KPIs outlined in the commercial agreement.
• Improve inventory accuracy, accountability and reporting through best-practice processes.
• Support and lead cross-functional teams in the execution of client requirements and service levels.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory control knowledge

Client relationships

Staff management

Strategic direction

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

JDA

Manhattan WMS

DMPLUS

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Inventory Control Manager II role has a national salary range of $70,000 - $115,000. For roles within California the range is $70,304 - $115,000 and Washington is $80,169 - $115,000.

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

Would you like to join the Logistics Company for the World? DHL Supply Chain is just that.

Become an essential part of everyday life, by contributing to an organization that is Connecting People and Improving Lives. If you have a passion for people, a desire to problem-solve, and eagerness to pursue continuous improvement opportunities… we look forward to exploring career possibilities with you!

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.