Inventory Manager

GEODIS; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early wage access via Rain

Telemedical access FirstStopHealth day

Health, dental, and vision insurance (

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Career development and mentorship

Employee perks like fitness discounts

Free financial wellness programs

Volunteer opportunities

+ more!

Job summary

GEODIS in Plainfield, IN seeks an Inventory Supervisor to train and manage the inventory team across multiple shifts. You will lead cycle counts, root cause analyses, and KPI reporting to uphold DPPM and accuracy.

You will investigate WMS vs floor discrepancies, coordinate daily reporting, ensure tools and resources, collaborate with engineering for warehouse layout, monitor KPIs, promote safety and 5S, and communicate results to leadership and customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a 4 year college or university.
• Minimum 4 years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience managing inventory and shrink goals for customers.
• Experience with food grade product and lot managing all with expiration date control.
• Experience training, evaluating, motivating and leading a team of 15–25 employees across three shifts and multi-locations.
• Experience with data warehousing, ETL processes, and big data solutions (Snowflake/Redshift/BigQuery) is a plus.
• Experience managing and owning annual Physical Inventories through research and root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of financial information as it relates to adjustments and write-offs.
• PC literate with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Trains and manages the inventory team in one or multiple accounts.
• Leads employees to execute cycle counts on time while conducting root cause analysis and KPI reporting.
• Traces history of items to resolve discrepancies between WMS and floor counts.
• Analyzes defect trends and works with operations to improve processes.
• Coordinates and executes daily reporting for accurate inventory records.
• Ensures accounts have tools and resources to meet goals.
• Partners with engineering to optimize warehouse layout and slotting strategy.
• Monitors KPIs to ensure profitability and productivity.
• Leads with 5S and safety across multi-site operations.
• Communicates results to customer and leadership; participates in monthly reviews.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Inventory management

Problem solving

Communication

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree (4-year)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Snowflake

Redshift

BigQuery

Job description

GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities.

Your role on the team: (job description)

• Trains and manages the inventory team in one or multiple accounts
• Leads employees to execute Quarterly and A/B/C cycle counts on time while conducting root cause analysis, reporting and trend data in support of organizational DPPM and cycle count accuracy KPIs
• Traces history of items to determine reasons for discrepancies between WMS system and floor counts and recommends and follows through on actions to resolve discrepancies
• Analyzes defect trends and works with operations team to implement action plans to improve processes and behaviors,in an effort topreventadditionaldefects
• Coordinates and executes daily reporting to ensureaccurateand current inventory records
• Ensures assigned accounts have the right tools and resources to meet company goals
• Partners with engineering to implement and maintain proper layout of warehouse and product placement, reviews and provides a consistent slotting strategy that continually addresses the pick front needs of operations
• Monitors and ensures facility key performance indicators (KPI) are met in a timely and cost effective manner to ensure the profitability and productivity of the distribution center
• Leads through example in maintaining the safety and 5S physical properties of the multi-site operations
• Works withcustomeron requested projects and inquiries. Effectively communicates results to customer and campus and regional leadership.
• Participates in monthly business reviews and provides Inventory Control results and any actions being taken to improve

Other Duties:

• As required and assigned

What you need:(requirements)

• Bachelor’s degree from a 4 year college or university
• Minimum 4 years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience
• Experience managing inventory and shrink goals for customers
• Experience with food grade product and lot managing all withexpirationdate control
• Experience training, evaluating,motivatingand leading a team of 15 – 25 employees across three shifts and multi-locations
• Experience with data warehousing, ETL processes, and big data solutions is a plus. (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift,BigQuery)
• Experience managing and owning annual Physical Inventories through research and root cause analysis
• Experience related to managing and reporting to an annual shrink allowance
• Knowledge of financial information as it relates to adjustments and write-offs
• PC literate and proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations
• Ability towriteroutine reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and thegeneral public
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exits
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructionsfurnishedin written, oral, or diagram form

What you gain from joining our team:(benefits)

• Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app.
• Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists throughFirstStopHealthavailablefirst day of employment!
• Health, dental, and vision insurance after30 daysof employment
• Paid maternity andpaternity leave
• Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
• Access to employeeperkslike fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
• Free financial wellness programs
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community
• + more!

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