Inventory Manager

Aramark; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark’s Inventory Manager role at the Market Center oversees product inventory, purchasing, receiving, and warehouse processes. You will lead the warehouse team, coach staff, and drive performance to meet financial metrics and client service goals.

Responsibilities include managing par levels, FIFO rotations, vendor coordination, weekly counts, and cross-functional collaboration to keep operations efficient and compliant with safety standards.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in warehouse or related operations.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be physically able to lift up to 50 lb. unassisted.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, and crouch for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Achieves financial objectives by participating in budget process, managing key metrics, identifying opportunities, and developing action plans for improvement.
• Procures products by setting a purchasing schedule, coordinating with vendors, and using the warehouse ordering tool to create purchase orders.
• Maintains the warehouse system to reflect accurate par levels of product, inventory level and accurate product master set-up.
• Implements FIFO product rotation, manages date codes and ensures temperature requirements are met.
• Controls inventory levels and costs by weekly physical counts and resolving variances with Finance.
• Optimizes inventory by analyzing trends and improving product days-on-hand and client fill rate metrics.
• Communicates with managers and frontline staff about voids, delays, or changes to meet client demand.
• Leads warehouse workforce and participates in hiring; provides training and performance management.
• Models and leads Service STARS culture and safety leadership within the Market Center.
• Owns and fosters effective communications at all levels of the organization.

Skills

Budget management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Inventory management

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Inventory Manager is accountable for the Market Center’s product inventory, purchasing, receiving, warehouse processes, distribution of product through the execution of standard operational policies and procedures. Leads the warehouse team by coordinating, coaching, and providing performance management. Achieve financial objectives by managing key metrics, identifying opportunities, and developing action plans for improvement. Responsible for ensuring prompt, pleasant and complete service is provided to internal and external contacts needing products or information. Provides and supports safety leadership in the Market Center.

Compensation Data

COMPENSATION: The Salaried rate for this position is $70,000.00 to $75,000.00. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation

There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Job Responsibilities

• Achieves financial objectives by participating in budget process, managing key metrics, identifying opportunities, and developing action plans for improvement
• Procures products by setting a purchasing schedule, coordinating with vendors, and using the warehouse ordering tool to create purchase orders
• Maintains the warehouse system to reflect accurate par levels of product, inventory level and accurate product master set-up
• Implements food safety requirements through First-in, First-out (FIFO) product rotation, managing date codes, and ensuring temperature requirements are met
• Controls inventory levels and product costs by coordinating/conducting weekly physical counts and working closely with the Finance Manager to resolve inventory overages and shortages
• Optimizes inventory by analyzing trends, and improving product days-on-hand, client fill rate metrics, and other key product metrics
• Communicates with affected managers and front-line personnel regarding any voids, delays or other product changes that may affect client delivery as well as discussing alternative product needs where required to meet client demand
• Communicates with vendors as needed to ensure timely delivery of ordered products and equipment
• Leads warehouse workforce that receives, stocks, rotates, and pulls product and ensures that work is completed using safe practices.
• Participates in the hiring process for the warehouse team
• Responsible for the training, coaching and performance management of each member of the team
• Monitors workflow and ensures proper inventories are pulled for daily routes.
• Supervises the completion of all daily warehouse work
• Models and leads Service STARS culture and safety leadership, and all key initiatives relating to these core values, to provide a positive Market Center environment
• Owns and fosters effective communications at all levels of the organization

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in warehouse or related operations
• Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Requires tact and courtesy dealing with internal and external contacts
• Excellent teamwork, problem solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to learn recent technologies
• Basic Microsoft Excel knowledge
• Communication skills including verbal, written, and the ability to connect with a wide range of people and behavior styles
• Must be physically able to lift, lower, push and pull objects up to 50 lb. unassisted
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, and crouch for extended periods of time

Education

No additional educational requirements beyond the bachelor's degree listed in qualifications.

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing -a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here athttp://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us onFacebook ,Instagram andTwitter .

Nearest Major Market: Baltimore

Nearest Secondary Market: Washington DC