Manager Inventory Control

Medline; United States; Remote; USD 96,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in distribution is seeking an Inventory Manager to oversee inventory reconciliations and lead a high-performing team. This role involves collaborating across functions to drive improvements and ensure operational efficiency. Candidates must possess a relevant Bachelor's degree and significant experience, especially in data analysis and inventory management.

Benefits

Health insurance

401(k) contributions

Paid time off

Continuing education & training

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a similar role.
• Solid knowledge of data analysis and inventory reporting.
• Outstanding organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee reconciliation of inventory and discrepancies.
• Drive improvement metrics and timelines.
• Mentor staff and ensure appropriate team staffing.

Skills

Data analysis

Inventory practices/reporting

Problem-solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain, or Operations

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

Job Summary

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY: Oversee and manage a team responsible for the reconciliation of inventory and discrepancies throughout Medline’s distribution network. Collaborate with cross functional inventory control teams to drive the achievement of specified goals in total inventory adjustments, defect ratios, error/outlier reconciliation, and customer error management.

CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Enhance, track, and report on metrics which are key performance indicators, allowing performance improvements so that the desired outcomes are achieved to plan and in a timely manner.

• Reconciles monthly, quarterly, and annual inventory adjustments to ensure accuracy. Ensures timely completion of clearings and postings by IC Analysts.

• Raise awareness among management peers on issues that include, but are not limited to, ongoing transaction processing/posting concerns, SOP compliance concerns, and DC trend concerns.

• Identifies the root cause of inventory discrepancy trends and communicates the cause to the AVP of Supply Chain Integration and LP management, or other cross-functional members of the leadership team.

• Reports on inventory activities and variances. Analyzes inventory adjustments within the system and recommends actions for improvement and reconciliation.

• Develops and mentors staff through on-boarding, open communication, training and development opportunities and performance management processes; builds and maintains employee morale and motivation; ensures the team is appropriately staffed with required competencies.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, or relevant field.

Relevant Work Experience

• A minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role.

Additional

• Solid knowledge of data analysis and inventory practices/reporting. • Intermediate to Advanced level skill in Microsoft Excel (for example: pivot tables and charts, creating data tables, importing and exporting data to Microsoft Access).

• Outstanding organizational and problem-solving skills. • Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

The anticipated salary range for this position:

$96,200.00 - $144,560.00 Annual

The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.

We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.