Manager, Inventory Control

Smart Foodservice Stores; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

US Foods in Plainfield, IL is seeking a Manager, Inventory Control to lead inventory operations, partner with Finance and Supply Chain, and drive process improvements while safeguarding assets.

You will coach a high-performing team, ensure SOX controls, labor planning, and cross-functional collaboration to reduce losses and improve accuracy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in inventory control or warehousing.
• Strong understanding of inventory control procedures.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Labor planning and scheduling of inventory control staff.
• Associate coaching and development of team.
• Apply root cause analysis to drive continuous improvement.
• Cross-functional collaboration and influence to reduce inventory losses.
• Reclamation of vendor packaging issues and on-site repackaging as needed.
• Manage non-saleable (suspense) inventory and coordinate resolution.
• Review and approve customer credit requests and root-cause analysis for improvements.
• SOX compliance: inventory reports, aging, reconciliations, cycle counts.

Skills

Inventory control

Supervisory experience

Excel

Timekeeping

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join Our Community of Food People!

The Manager, Inventory Control is responsible for managing inventory and is a leader to the Finance and Supply Chain functions. This role is a key partner, which cross-functionally collaborates with other areas of the organization to continuously improve processes, drive results, and safeguard the assets of the company. This role is accountable for delivering on specific inventory metrics that directly align to and impact key results. In addition to results, this role is a people leader, responsible for building and developing a high performing team. The role models US Foods' Cultural Beliefs and demonstrate critical leadership behaviors to drive the right results through their team in the right way.

The initial onboarding and training will be in our Aurora IL DC. This position will be based in our Plainfield IL DC.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Labor planning and scheduling of inventory control staff - Ensure all activities are completed timely, as labor availability and priorities change, utilizing all personnel effectively. Includes prioritizing and delegating ad hoc requests in cooperation with warehouse operations personnel.
• Associate coaching and development - Attract, develop, and lead a highly skilled and motivated team, instilling accountability through clear expectations and performance metrics.
• Apply root cause analysis to drive continuous improvement - Work with cross-functional partners to identify opportunities for improvement and develop/implement best practices/routines. Continuously measure impact and ROI of improvement measures.
• Cross-functional collaboration and influence - Identify and resolve root causes of inventory losses, working with cross-functional partners to problem solve and implement preventive measures. Consistently analyze and report Inventory Adjustments on a weekly basis, with special attention on trends and key variables impacting inventory performance.
• Reclamation of vendor packaging issues - Takes ownership of the reclamation process, collaborating with buyers for billback and/or on-site repackaging of product. Review data and analyze for trends.
• Manage non-saleable (suspense) inventory - Takes ownership of inventory placed into suspense (Fresh to Frozen, recall, damage, etc.) and effectively partners with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure timely resolution.
• Review and approve customer credit requests; determine root causes for process improvement and prevent duplication.
• SOX compliance - Effectively perform controls such as Inventory report review, open delivery route aging and reconciliation reports and 100% quarterly cycle count completion.
• Lead with a safety, service and cost mindset that ensures that every US Foods associate remains injury free, always. Champion safety procedures, processes and training to create and maintain a safety-first culture in the warehouse.
• Discuss Inventory Clerk performance with Area Directors, Finance and create plans to address gaps. Drive associate engagement, retention, and create a culture that embodies US Foods values.
• Create a cohesive organization by keeping lines of communication open and directing workforce to ensure efficient workflow.
• Build high-performing teams by reviewing staffing requirements and monitoring the interviewing and hiring of inventory personnel. Review performance, coach to achieve productivity and safety targets, and deliver disciplinary action.
• Identify and stop waste - Improve processes to complete work more safely and efficiently.
• Accountable for delivering on our Key Results by collaborating with Operations, Replenishment, Sales, and Merchandising on the Key Outcomes and actions to achieve Inventory Adjustment results.
• Other duties assigned by manager.

SUPERVISION

Management of up to 9 employees depending on market size and complexity.

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: Works closely across all functions including Ops, Replen, Cat Man, Finance, Legal and other various departments

External: Works closely with vendors, suppliers and third-party consultants, contractors and regulatory bodies

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Onsite : The associate in this role is expected to perform assigned responsibilities inside a US Foods office-based environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years of experience in inventory control or warehousing
• Strong understanding of inventory control procedures
• Excellent analytical skills
• Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs (Outlook, SharePoint, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Demonstrated supervisory experience and time management skills
• Ability to inspire followership of peers and team members
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience with timekeeping, warehousing and distribution back-office systems

EDUCATION

High School diploma or equivalent required

Associates degree with management o