Inventory Process Lead — Cross-Functional Optimizer

Socket.dev; South Whitehall Township (PA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance on Day 1

Dental

Vision

FSA/HSA

401(k)

Paid time off

PTO

STD/LTD

ESOP

Holiday pay

Job summary

KeHE Distributors is seeking an Inventory Process Manager who will lead and continuously improve inventory practices across the enterprise. You will act as the central liaison among site operations, supply chain planning, transportation, and supplier management to ensure accuracy, compliance, and optimization.

The role starts at 4:00 AM with flexibility to pivot to 11:00 PM as needed; requires 5+ years in inventory or supply chain management and at least 2 years in leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in inventory management, supply chain operations, or a similar role including at minimum 2 years of leadership experience.
• Experience in food distribution or consumer goods is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support initiatives aimed at reducing inventory waste, improving warehouse slotting strategies, and enhancing inventory accuracy.
• Develop and document inventory management processes and SOPs; manage salvage and disposition guidelines.
• Collaborate with data teams to create dashboards or reporting tools for proactive inventory decisions.
• Act as liaison among site operations, supply chain planning, transportation, and supplier management to ensure accuracy and optimization.

Skills

GTIN standards

Pallet configurations (to-hi)

WMS systems

Data analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel & analytics tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or related field

Tools

SAP

Manhattan

JDA

WMS

Job description

KeHE Distributors is seeking an Inventory Process Manager who will lead and continuously improve inventory practices across the enterprise. You will act as the central liaison among site operations, supply chain planning, transportation, and supplier management to ensure accuracy, compliance, and optimization.

The role starts at 4:00 AM with flexibility to pivot to 11:00 PM as needed; requires 5+ years in inventory or supply chain management and at least 2 years in leadership.