Inventory Integrity and Reconciliation Manager

Mama's Creations Deli Solutions; East Rutherford (NJ); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Mama's Creations Deli Solutions in New Jersey seeks an Inventory Integrity and Reconciliation Manager to own accuracy across our warehouse and distribution footprint. You will lead cycle counts, physical inventories, and root-cause analysis to minimize shrink while keeping operations moving.

You will develop KPI dashboards, partner with Finance and Operations for corrective actions, and coach a team of analysts and counters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in a related field.
• 5+ years in inventory control, warehouse operations, or supply chain.
• Experience leading teams (supervisory/management).
• Background in food manufacturing, CPG, distribution, or cold-chain preferred.
• Experience overseeing inventories exceeding $10 million preferred.
• Hands-on ERP and WMS expertise; strong Excel and analytics.

Responsabilités

• Own and exceed accuracy targets across facilities; enforce best-practice controls.
• Lead cycle counting and physical inventories; coordinate annual audits.
• Partner with Operations to ensure accurate receiving, put-away, and shipping.
• Develop KPIs and dashboards; drive root-cause analysis and corrective action.
• Recruit, train, and coach the team; foster continuous improvement.

Connaissances

Inventory control

Leadership

Data analysis

Process improvement

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Outils

SAP

NetSuite

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Dynamics

Manhattan WMS

Description du poste

Inventory Integrity and Reconciliation ManagerWhat this role is aboutYou will be the guardian of inventory accuracy across our warehouse and distribution footprint. From cycle counts to annual physicals, from root-cause analysis to KPI dashboards, you will architect and lead the programs that keep our numbers tight, our shrink low, and our operations moving.A day in the lifeStart: Review prior-day variances and approve inventory adjustments in the WMS/ERP. Launch targeted recounts where discrepancies surfaced.Mid-morning: Walk the floor with Operations to validate receiving, put-away, staging, and shipping transactions are completed accurately and on time.Afternoon: Lead a root-cause huddle on repeat variances, implement corrective actions, and update SOPs. Meet with Finance to reconcile high-value items.End of day: Publish inventory health dashboards (accuracy, turns, shrink, obsolescence, cycle count results, aging) and prep for tomorrow’s ABC cycle counts.Reporting relationship and teamReports to: Director of Warehouse OperationsDirect Reports:Inventory Control SupervisorsInventory AnalystsCycle CountersInventory ClerksWhat you'll leadInventory accuracy and control: Own and exceed accuracy targets across facilities. Establish, refine, and enforce best-practice inventory control procedures. Oversee transactions, transfers, adjustments, and reconciliations. Investigate deltas between system and physical stock and drive corrective action.Cycle counting and physical inventory: Build ABC-based schedules; run daily/weekly/monthly counts; coordinate the annual physical and related audits; reconcile variances quickly; track team performance and count precision.Warehouse operations support: Partner with leadership to ensure flawless execution of receiving, put-away, production staging, order fulfillment, and shipping—closing all transactions accurately and on time in the WMS. Identify and close process gaps that threaten inventory integrity.Systems and reporting: Maintain inventory records in ERP and WMS; produce and analyze reports on inventory accuracy, turns, shrink/loss, obsolete stock, cycle count outcomes, and aging. Develop KPIs and dashboards; recommend automation and system enhancements.Compliance and audit: Uphold company policies, food safety standards, and customer/regulatory requirements. Maintain lot control and traceability, manage expiration dates, and ensure FIFO/FEFO practices.Leadership and development: Recruit, train, coach, and grow the team. Set goals, instill accountability, conduct performance reviews, and champion a culture of precision, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.Continuous improvement: Reduce discrepancies and costs through Lean/Six Sigma initiatives. Standardize processes across facilities and implement best practices to elevate accuracy, efficiency, and productivity.Success metrics (KPIs)Inventory Accuracy: ≥ 99%Cycle Count Compliance: ≥ 98%Inventory Adjustment ReductionShrink ReductionInventory Reconciliation TimelinessInventory TurnsObsolete Inventory ReductionAudit Compliance ScoresTeam Productivity and EngagementOn-Time Completion of Physical InventoriesYour backgroundEducationBachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Logistics, or related field preferred.An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.Experience5+ years in inventory control, warehouse operations, or supply chain.2+ years leading teams (supervisory/management).Background in food manufacturing, CPG, distribution, or cold-chain preferred.Experience overseeing inventories exceeding $10 million preferred.Technical skillsHands-on ERP and WMS expertise (SAP, NetSuite, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Manhattan, etc.).Advanced Microsoft Excel.Inventory analytics and reporting.Barcode scanning and RF technologies.Solid grasp of inventory accounting principles.Knowledge and competenciesInventory control methodologies; cycle count and physical inventory best practices.Root-cause analysis and process improvement.KPI development, dashboarding, and reporting.Warehouse operations and lot tracking/traceability.FIFO and FEFO execution.Team leadership and talent development.Physical requirementsComfort working in warehouse settings, including refrigerated and freezer areas when applicable.Ability to stand, walk, and conduct audits for extended periods.Able to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.Operate warehouse equipment per certification requirements.You should be proficient inERP & MRP SystemsInventory Management & ControlRefrigerated Warehouse Operations