Regional Inventory Control Manager

Socket.dev; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Prescription

Discounted Stock Purchase

General Bonus Plan

PTO

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking a Regional Inventory Control Manager I to advance inventory strategy across the region. The role requires leading and mentoring IC staff, defining best practice policies, and ensuring accurate records.

You will coordinate between vendors, customers, and internal teams to meet operational objectives, monitor compliance, and drive continuous improvement in inventory control. This is a demanding, team-oriented position in a fast-paced environment with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain or distribution.
• 3+ years in IC Manager or similar leadership role preferred.
• 3+ years of client relationship experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to inventory staff, acting as escalation point.
• Develop and ensure best-practice policies, procedures, and reporting.
• Lead continuous improvement of inventory control disciplines.
• Coordinate with vendors, customers, and internal departments to meet objectives.
• Monitor and report inventory issues and compliance on a regular basis.
• Support hiring, training, and development of IC associates.
• Define site metrics and ensure accurate inventory records.
• Manage inventory analyses including physical inventories.
• Investigate discrepancies and maintain appropriate reporting.
• Stay abreast of technology enhancements in the industry.

Skills

Leadership

Training & development

Policy development

Inventory analysis

Vendor liaison

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

4+ years experience in inventory control/logistics

5+ years in supply chain experience

3+ years IC Manager role

Job description

The Regional Inventory Control Manager I role has a national salary range of $85,000- $150,000.

DHL Supply Chain offers multiple benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Discounted Stock Purchase, General Bonus Plan and a generous PTO policy.

Are you a motivated, organized individual seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity in a fast-paced environment? Would you enjoy being part of a dedicated team that works together to create a relevant, memorable difference in the lives of our customers and employees? If you're looking for change, and you're ready to make changes ... we're looking for you.

DHL Supply Chain is a world-class company, and we hire world-class people. People who aren't afraid to work hard - in fact, people who want to work hard. Our Inventory Control Managers do just that - every day, all day. They have the drive to lead, the passion for excellence, and the enthusiasm for team development that we need. They're not just ready to face the challenges of the day - they're psyched about it because they know they are a part of everyday life. If this sounds like a team you'd like to join ... keep reading.

Job Description

The Regional Inventory Control Manager is instrumental in progressing inventory strategy and developing expertise to enhance the functional structure within the assigned region/sector/portfolio. Provides overall inventory management expertise defining best practice policies, procedures and techniques. Provides leadership and strategic oversight for the implementation and adherence to best practices. Monitor and report issues and compliance on a regular basis. Provides leadership and direction to lower level inventory staff being a point of escalation, mentor, and building a community amongst inventory control professionals. Serves as inventory liaison between vendors, customers and internal departments to achieve operational objectives for area of responsibility (region/sector). Provides leadership for continuous improvement of inventory control disciplines and application.

• Provide support and recommendations for hiring and training of IC associates
• Provide guidance, training, and direction to the organization for inventory control
• Take an active role in developing associates engaged in inventory control activities
• Develop, co-ordinate, and ensure the establishment of best practice
• Ensure an understanding of the existing inventory management practices, reporting and commercial requirements
• Recommend and implement policies, processes, and procedures that support and ensure accurate records of inventory activities and status
• Establish policies, processes, and procedures that support and ensure good inventory control practices at all sites
• Define and refine consistent site metrics and reporting
• Provide leadership, support, and training to ensure the integrity of inventory metrics
• Provide leadership for inventory analysis, to include physical inventories
• Establishes and maintains inventory discrepancy investigations, and generates appropriate reporting to maintain adequate inventory levels and appropriate control.
• Stays abreast of technology enhancements within the industry.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent or 4+ years of work related experience in inventory control, logistics, or related discipline, required
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, distribution, or related field, required
• 3+ years in IC Manager role, unit pick environment, large company, preferred
• 3+ years client relationship experience, preferred

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.

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