Inventory Manager

MSI; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral, Holiday, and Annual Bonuses

Annual pay increases

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement plans with company matching

Job summary

MSI in Edison, NJ is seeking an Inventory Manager to lead warehouse inventory operations at our 100,000-square-foot distribution center. You will supervise shift leaders, drive accuracy, and develop processes to improve safety and efficiency.

This role requires five years of supervisory experience, a bachelor's in logistics or related field, and strong knowledge of WMS and MS Office. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of supervisory or management experience.
• Experience in distribution center operations.
• At least five years of relevant warehouse or logistics experience.
• Experience supervising teams of 15 or more employees.
• Lean Manufacturing experience highly preferred.
• Experience within the natural stone, tile, flooring, or related building materials industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage approximately 25 employees through direct supervision of shift supervisors.
• Develop, implement, and maintain facility quality processes.
• Ensure on-time shipping performance by partnering with supervisors and managers to meet receiving and shipping standards.
• Manage daily, weekly, and monthly quality and productivity reporting.
• Oversee warehouse realignment activities to maximize facility efficiency and space utilization.
• Drive operational improvements that support distribution center layout optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide leadership, coaching, training, and performance management for shift supervisors and warehouse team members.
• Develop leadership capabilities within the team while promoting employee growth and engagement.
• Oversee facility maintenance, equipment maintenance, and supply management.
• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Manage daily cycle counts, inventory research, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Lead the planning, coordination, execution, and continuous improvement of annual physical inventory.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Data presentation

Process improvement

Communication

Strategic thinking

Time management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics/Operations Management

Master's degree

Tools

WMS (Warehouse Management Systems)

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

Job description

About The Role

MSI is hiring an Inventory Manager to lead warehouse inventory operations at our Edison, NJ distribution center. In this role, the Inventory Manager is responsible for overseeing shift supervisors, leading warehouse teams, and ensuring all shifts are properly staffed to meet daily operational demands. The Inventory Manager drives inventory accuracy, operational efficiency, quality processes, safety compliance, and continuous improvement while managing multiple shifts and supporting the overall success of the distribution center.

Work Hours: Monday to Friday from 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM, 1 Saturday(s) a month from 08:00 AM to 01:00 PM

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level

Employment Type: Full-time

Compensation: This salaried, exempt position pays from 85000 to 105000 per year. The estimated annual pay for new hires generally ranges from $95,000 to $115,000 or more, depending on experience, education level and annual bonuses.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all warehouse shifts and functions are appropriately staffed to support varying workloads within a 100,000-square-foot distribution center.
• Lead and manage approximately 25 employees through direct supervision of shift supervisors.
• Develop, implement, and maintain facility quality processes.
• Ensure on-time shipping performance by partnering with supervisors and managers to meet receiving and shipping standards.
• Manage daily, weekly, and monthly quality and productivity reporting.
• Oversee warehouse realignment activities to maximize facility efficiency and space utilization.
• Drive operational improvements that support distribution center layout optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide leadership, coaching, training, and performance management for shift supervisors and warehouse team members.
• Develop leadership capabilities within the team while promoting employee growth and engagement.
• Oversee facility maintenance, equipment maintenance, and supply management.
• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Manage daily cycle counts, inventory research, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Lead the planning, coordination, execution, and continuous improvement of annual physical inventory.
• Support additional operational responsibilities as assigned, including oversight of the Slabs Team when needed.
• Manage operations across multiple warehouse shifts.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to present operational metrics and business data to leadership.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse management and distribution center operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to drive process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Strategic thinker who adapts effectively to changing business needs.
• Goal-oriented, proactive, and self-motivated.
• Excellent time management and decision-making skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory or management experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of distribution center operations experience.
• At least five (5) years of relevant warehouse or logistics experience.
• Experience supervising teams of 15 or more employees.
• Lean Manufacturing experience highly preferred.
• Experience within the natural stone, tile, flooring, or related building materials industry preferred.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Distribution and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) experience.
• Inventory control, cycle counting, and physical inventory management.
• Facility optimization and warehouse layout planning.
• Leadership development and employee coaching.
• Experience driving operational and cultural change.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

This Role Has The Following Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with their hands and arms; and communicate verbally. The employee frequently walks, stands and occasionally sits.
• The employee must regularly lift, pull and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• This is a safety-sensitive position.

Benefits

• Referral, Holiday, and Annual Bonuses
• Annual pay increases
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Short Term and Long Term disability
• Company-paid Life InsuranceTuition Reimbursement
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with company matching contributions
• Charitable donation matching programs
• Free, company-sponsored 1-on-1 tutoring for children/dependents of MSI employees in grades k-12, including free tutoring for SAT and ACT tests

About MSI

Founded in 1975, MSI is a leading supplier of flooring tile, countertops, wall and backsplash tile and hardscaping surfaces products in North America. Headquartered in Orange, California, MSI also maintains over 50 state-of-the-art showroom and distribution centers across the U.S. and Canada. MSI's product line includes an extensive offering of Granite, Quartz, Porcelain, Luxury Vinyl flooring, Slate, Marble, Travertine, Sandstone, Limestone, Quartzite, onyx, stacked stone and pavers imported from over 36 countries on six continents.

Over the years, MSI has been the recipient of many prestigious awards including:

• Top 5 fastest growing companies - OC Business Journal
• Supplier Diversity Award - Home Depot
• #1 Flooring Distributor multiple years in a row - Floor Covering Weekly
• Top Workplaces Award winner multiple times - Top Workplaces
• MSI Founder named the Entrepreneur of the Year - Ernst and Young

Equal Opportunity Statement

MSI is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and fosters inclusion and belonging for all employees. We provide a work environment that allows all employees to do their best work, free from all forms of discrimination. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, military status, religion, disability status, or any other legally protected group. MSI provides reasonable accommodations for all employees and applicants. If you believe you require an accommodation, please speak with your recruiter or a member of our HR team.

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