Inventory & Warehouse Operations Lead

Aramark Correctional Services; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Warehouse Inventory Manager in Jessup, MD to lead inventory, purchasing, receiving, and warehouse processes in a fast-paced market center. You will coach the warehouse team, manage performance, and drive improvements to meet financial metrics and client demand.

The role emphasizes FIFO rotations, accurate inventory management, and strong collaboration with finance and operations. A bachelor's degree or equivalent with 3–5 years in warehousing is required; physical

Qualifications

• Requires minimum 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 food safety requirements through FIFO product rotation, managing date codes, and ensuring temperature requirements are met.
• Controls inventory levels and product costs by coordinating weekly physical counts and working with the Finance Manager to resolve discrepancies.
• Optimizes inventory by analyzing trends and improving product days-on-hand and client fill rate metrics.
• Communicates with affected managers regarding voids, delays or product changes to meet client demand.
• Leads warehouse workforce that receives, stocks, rotates, and pulls product ensuring safe practices.
• Participates in hiring for the warehouse team and trains, coaches, and manages performance.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Leadership and coaching

Communication skills

Problem solving

Excel knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Warehouse Inventory Manager in Jessup, MD to lead inventory, purchasing, receiving, and warehouse processes in a fast-paced market center. You will coach the warehouse team, manage performance, and drive improvements to meet financial metrics and client demand.

The role emphasizes FIFO rotations, accurate inventory management, and strong collaboration with finance and operations. A bachelor's degree or equivalent with 3–5 years in warehousing is required; physical