Manager, Inventory Control

Five Below; Oldmans Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Five Below in New Jersey is seeking an Inventory Control Supervisor to lead distribution center operations, drive accuracy, productivity and safety. You will partner with facility management and oversee daily activities to keep cycles and counts on track.

The role requires hands-on experience with automated warehouses, strong data analysis, and the ability to adapt to weekend shifts. Five Below offers a fast-paced, energetic culture focused on growth and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in an automated conveyor-driven distribution environment.
• Hands-on with Warehouse Management Systems (Manhattan Associates preferred).
• Strong leadership, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in collecting and analyzing data to formulate improvements.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.
• Flexibility to work varied hours including weekends as needed.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred (2-5 yrs in Inventory role).

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and leadership in accordance with policies to maximize accuracy, productivity and safety within the Distribution Center.
• Partner with facility management in the daily activities of the Distribution Center.
• Oversee that Cycle Count KPIs are met for the Distribution Center.
• Oversee Slotting initiatives to maintain maximum picking efficiencies and space utilization.
• Oversee any Audit and QA processes.
• Analyze and report data relative to the department to improve quality and efficiency.
• Identify process improvement and make recommendations to maintain high customer service.
• Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly production goals to ensure effective staffing and manpower utilization.
• Enhance leadership by developing direct reports and team members.
• Coordinate with support areas such as Inventory Control, Finance, Quality Assurance, IT, HR and corporate offices.
• Promote an environment focused on customer service, safety, diversity and teamwork.
• Rectify problems such as damages, shortages and non-conformance to specifications.
• Responsible for department performance, quality and housekeeping.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

MS Office

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Manhattan Associates WMS

Job description

At Five Below our growth is a result of the people who embrace our purpose: We know life is way better when you are free to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited possibilities, priced so low, you can always say yes to the newest, coolest stuff! Just ask any of our over 35,000 crew members who work at Five Below and they’ll tell you there’s no other place like it. It all starts with our purpose and then, The Five Below Way, which is our values and behaviors that each and every crew member believes in. It’s all about culture at Five Below, making this a place that can inspire you as much as you inspire us with big ideas, super energy, passion, and the ability to make the workplace a WOWplace!

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide direction and leadership in accordance with established policies and procedures while focusing efforts to maximize accuracy, productivity and safety within the Distribution Center
• Partner with facility management in the daily activities of the Distribution Center
• Oversee that Cycle Count KPIs are met for the Distribution Center
• Oversee Slotting initiatives in order to maintain maximum picking efficiencies and space utilization
• Oversee any Audit and QA processes
• Analyze and report data relative to the department to constantly improve quality and efficiency
• Identify process improvement and make recommendations to maintain a high level of customer service
• Monitory daily, weekly, and monthly production goals to ensure effective staffing and manpower utilization
• Enhance leadership by developing direct reports and team members
• Effectively coordinate and communicate with all support areas such as Wowtown Inventory Control, Finance, Quality Assurance, IT, Human Resources and various corporate office support areas
• Actively promote an environment and culture focused on customer service, safety, diversity and teamwork
• Consult and correspond with leads or managers to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages and non-conformance to specifications
• Responsible for department performance, quality and housekeeping

Qualifications:

• Experience in an automated and conveyor driven environment is preferred
• Hands on experience with Warehouse Management Systems (Manhattan Associates preferred)
• Demonstrate leadership, problem solving, and interpersonal skills preferably in a distribution environment
• Proficient in collecting and analyzing data to formulate recommendations for process improvements
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities and tasks in a dynamic work environment
• Solid written and verbal communication skills to include proficiency in Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel and Outlook
• Flexibility to work varied hours to include weekends as business needs warrant
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred (2-5 yrs in Inventory role preferred)
• Ability to work flexible hours and work an alternate shift for an extended period of time with limited notice
• Ability to stand, stoop, lift and perform manual dexterity
• Lift up to 50 pound boxes, and remain on feet for entire shift
• Ability to ascend staircases and perform standing work on an elevated platform
• Ability to work while being exposed to cold temperatures in the winter and hot temperatures in the summer

Explore our benefits site to discover all the perks and support we offer! From health coverage to financial and personal wellness, we've got you covered—check it out today! benefits.fivebelow.com/public/welcome

Five Below is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Five Below is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please submit a request and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. crewservices.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

Careers Site Five Below is a leading growth retailer offering trend-right, extreme value, high-quality products loved by the kid and the kid in all of us. We believe life is better when customers are free to "let go & have fun" in an amazing experience filled with unlimited possibilities. With most items priced between $1 and $5 and some extreme-value items priced beyond $5, Five Below makes it easy to say YES! to the newest, coolest stuff across awesome Five Below worlds: Candy, Style, Party, Room, Create, Tech, Sports, and New & Now. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Five Below today has over 1,900 stores in 46 states.