Inventory Manager

GEODIS; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rain app benefits

FirstStopHealth telemedical access

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Career development programs

Mentorship programs

Employee perks and fitness discounts

Financial wellness programs

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

GEODIS is seeking an experienced Inventory Supervisor to lead multi-site inventory teams, drive cycle counts, and analyze discrepancies between WMS and physical counts. The role requires coordinating with operations, engineering, and leadership to uphold accuracy and efficiency across accounts.

The candidate will monitor KPI performance, coach a team of 15–25 across three shifts, and ensure safety and 5S standards while supporting monthly business reviews and customer communications.

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 supervising 15–25 employees across three shifts and multi-locations
• Experience with data warehousing, ETL processes, and big data solutions is a plus (Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery)
• Experience managing annual Physical Inventories and shrink allowances
• Knowledge of financial information as it relates to adjustments and write-offs
• PC literate with Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Trains and manages the inventory team in one or multiple accounts.
• Leads employees to execute quarterly and cycle counts on time with 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 prevent defects.
• Coordinates and executes daily reporting to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Ensures accounts have the tools and resources to meet goals.
• Partners with engineering to optimize warehouse layout and slotting strategy.
• Monitors KPIs to ensure profitability and productivity of the distribution center.
• Leads by example in safety and 5S standards across multi-site operations.
• Communicates results to customers and leadership; participates in monthly business reviews.
• Supports projects and inquiries as needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

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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