Logistics & Inventory Control Lead

Smurfit Westrock Company; Hicksville (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock Company in Hicksville, NY seeks a Shipping and Inventory Control Manager to plan and execute departmental objectives and output, ensuring efficient operations across on-site and off-site facilities. You will manage shipping and inventory control, drive productivity, and develop staff while applying problem-solving and continuous-improvement methods to meet demand and quality goals.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field and at least five years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Supply Chain, Logistics or related) is required or preferred.
• Minimum five years’ experience in supply chain, logistics, warehousing or related field.
• Evidence of knowledge and management of Warehouse Management Systems and shipping/pick and pack systems.
• Freight knowledge and negotiations experience.
• Proven success leading Shipping, Inventory, and Receiving operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of MRP and forecasting related to inventory replenishment.
• Experience establishing and maintaining production metrics and performance standards.
• Experience in workforce selection, supervision and development.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills with use of quality tools.
• Ability to identify and act on capacity gaps and optimize planning.

Responsibilities

• Manages shipping and inventory control, including off-site warehousing facilities.
• Plans and manages departmental productivity, quality, and outputs.
• Uses problem solving techniques to facilitate resolution of problems.
• Works with other managers to resolve systemic issues.
• Provides resources, support, and training to staff.
• Provides feedback to reinforce performance and support learning.
• Writes and conducts timely performance evaluations and corrective actions.
• Ensures compliance to safety and GMP, and reinforces safety in meetings.
• Ensures environmental requirements are followed.
• Interviews, selects, and trains employees in coordination with HR.
• Analyzes demand and plans capacity to meet demand with available staff and equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Identifies safety issues and drives resolutions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Capacity planning

Forecasting

Leadership

Workforce management

Quality tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics or related field

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems

Job description

Smurfit Westrock Company in Hicksville, NY seeks a Shipping and Inventory Control Manager to plan and execute departmental objectives and output, ensuring efficient operations across on-site and off-site facilities. You will manage shipping and inventory control, drive productivity, and develop staff while applying problem-solving and continuous-improvement methods to meet demand and quality goals.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field and at least five years of