Inventory & Data Leader: Forecasting, Control & Logistics

ACE Hardware; Vernon Township (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Semi-Monthly Pay

Incentive opportunities

18 days of vacation

Comprehensive health coverage

401(k) retirement plan with employer-m

Tuition assistance program

Employee discounts on Ace merchandise

Job summary

ACE Hardware is seeking an Inventory Manager to lead the inventory and data teams, drive accuracy, and optimize stock flow. You will partner with supply chain planners to forecast demand, set performance metrics, and implement process improvements across the department.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, proven management capability in a related field, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven management experience in a similar industry.
• Knowledge of inventory terms and commonly accepted practices.
• Basic knowledge of budgeting and monthly financials.
• Excellent communication skills and positive employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Confer with supply chain planners to forecast demand or create supply plans that ensure availability of materials or products.
• Define performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of supply chain factors, such as product cost or quality.
• Develop procedures for coordination of supply chain management with other functional areas.
• Implement new or improved supply chain processes.
• Analyze and monitor supplier performance to assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirements and deliver feedback when necessary.
• Collaborate with other departments regarding new supplier requirements as it relates to inventory.
• Design, implement, and document retail support center strategies for inventory control and movement.
• Design, implement, and oversee product take back or reverse logistics programs to ensure products are managed according to best practices.
• Evaluate and select information or other technology solutions to improve tracking and reporting of materials or products distribution, storage, or inventory.
• Identify opportunities to reuse or recycle materials to minimize inventory movement.
• Assist in creating budgets and handling monthly financials. Full responsibility for inventory and data departmental budgeting, may include oversight of customer service.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with all federal, state rules and regulations that govern as related to inventory.
• Maintain positive employee relations.
• Oversee customer service department.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety awareness

Budgeting

Inventory knowledge

Management experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Inventory software (Word, Excel)

Job description

ACE Hardware is seeking an Inventory Manager to lead the inventory and data teams, drive accuracy, and optimize stock flow. You will partner with supply chain planners to forecast demand, set performance metrics, and implement process improvements across the department.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, proven management capability in a related field, and strong communication skills.