Inventory Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Job summary

MSI is seeking an Inventory Manager to lead shift supervisors and provide training to team members in a 100,000 sq ft facility. You will ensure staffing, optimize operations, and drive continuous improvement across safety, quality, and productivity.

Qualified candidates have 5+ years in distribution center leadership, Lean knowledge, and strong MS Office skills. Bilingual English/Spanish a plus; on-site role in New Jersey.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years supervisory/management experience.
• Supervised at least 15 team members.
• 5 years of distribution center operations experience.
• Lean manufacturing principles highly desired.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite – Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision to shift supervisors and hold them accountable for performance.
• Lead leadership development and training for 25–50 team members.
• Ensure staffing for all shifts and manage flow of orders for ~25 employees in 100,000 sq ft facility.
• Maintain and improve facility quality processes and safety compliance.
• Oversee inventory counts and annual physical inventory processes.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Warehouse operations

Lean manufacturing

Data presentation

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in logistics or operations management

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Summary

The Inventory Manager is responsible for the direct management of shift supervisors, and provides leadership and training to team members. This role ensures all shifts are properly staffed and able to execute the daily workload.

Work Hours

Monday to Friday from 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM, 1 Saturday 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 $85,000 to $105,000 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assure all shifts and functions are properly staffed to execute varied work volume, managing the flow of orders to the floor to optimize operations for approximately 25 employees in a 100,000 square foot facility.
• Develop, maintain and manage facility quality processes.
• Ensure on-time shipping performance; work closely with supervisors and managers to meet standards for receipts and shipments.
• Manage daily, weekly, and monthly quality and productivity reporting.
• Supervise realignment activities to ensure maximum optimization of the facility.
• Manage operational activities to ensure DC layout and continuous improvement activities support the goals of the operation.
• Provide direct supervision to shift supervisors, holding them accountable for their performance and that of their teams.
• Provide leadership, training, and supervision to 25 to 50 team members.
• Continuously work towards increasing the leadership capability of the team and driving professional growth.
• Responsible for all facility/equipment maintenance and supplies.
• Maintain a safe working environment and oversee safety compliance.
• Conduct daily cycle counts, research, root cause analysis, findings, and develop solutions to improve overall warehouse inventory health.
• Coordinate, execute, and improve the annual physical inventory process.
• Oversee the slabs team and other related duties as assigned.
• Manage multiple shift operations.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory/management experience.
• Supervised at least 15 team members.
• 5 years of distribution center operations experience.
• Lean manufacturing principles highly desired.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite – Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
• Related industry experience; natural stone, tile or hard flooring industries preferred.
• Capable of presenting operational data to the business and leadership team.
• Demonstrated ability to drive cultural change while improving efficiencies and processes; ability to adapt quickly to changing business needs.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of distribution and warehouse management applications.
• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis on logistics or operations management.
• 5 to 10 years of specific relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and managerial abilities.
• Goal-oriented with a proven record of self-motivation and achievement, strong proactive and analytical skills.
• Uses creativity to seek quality solutions and process improvements.
• Demonstrated teamwork skills across the entire organization.
• Excellent people management and time management skills and abilities.
• Solid interpersonal skills to interact effectively at all levels across functions.
• Proactive and able to manage ambiguity effectively; ability to conceptualize and think strategically.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and communicate verbally.
• Frequently walks, stands, and occasionally sits.
• Must regularly lift, pull, and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required 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 insurance.
• Tuition 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.