Regional Inventory Operations Lead

TKC Holdings, Inc.; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical w/prescription coverage

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401(k) Matching

Job summary

Keefe Group is seeking a highly organized, analytical professional to join our Northeast Regional Inventory team as Operations Lead. You will oversee inventory accuracy, drive process improvements, and partner with operations across facilities in the Northeast region.

This role emphasizes problem solving, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to build a long-term career in supply chain and operations leadership, with potential exposure to regional projects and training initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in inventory control or related operations.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Experience with inventory management systems, ERP platforms, or warehouse management systems preferred.
• Experience conducting cycle counts, inventory audits, or physical inventories preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with warehouse teams, service center personnel, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee cycle count programs for distribution centers, service centers, and onsite facilities.
• Research, analyze, and resolve inventory discrepancies, transfer variances, and inventory control issues.
• Review daily inventory exception reports and identify root causes of inventory inaccuracies.
• Analyze inventory trends and recommend corrective actions that improve inventory performance.
• Review and approve new item requests and vendor order adjustments.
• Review regional out-of-stock reporting and work with internal partners to support product availability.
• Support inventory audits and ensure compliance with established inventory control standards.
• This role requires approximately 20% regional travel, typically involving quarterly visits to service centers, regional facilities and physical inventories.
• Develop, maintain, and audit inventory-related Standard Operating Procedures.
• Train and support regional inventory personnel on inventory control best practices.
• Promote consistency across all regional locations through standardized training and execution.
• Identify opportunities to streamline inventory processes and reduce recurring errors.
• Plan, coordinate, and assist with annual physical inventories throughout the region.
• Help prepare regional teams for successful physical inventory execution.
• Provide post-inventory analysis and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Serve as an inventory liaison between regional facilities, operations leadership, and corporate support teams.
• Review and report product loss, donated inventory, discarded inventory, and liquidation activity.
• Assist with special projects, including inventory analysis, holiday kit programs, new location start-ups, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Support regional facilities with inventory-related questions, reporting, follow-up, and issue resolution.
• Use data and reporting tools to identify opportunities for operational improvement.
• Lead inventory-related projects from planning through execution.
• Track trends, communicate findings, and recommend practical solutions.
• Support initiatives designed to improve efficiency, accuracy, consistency, and customer service.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Inventory control

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project management

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

WMS

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a career with premium benefits and the potential for growth?

Wage Rate

$62,500-$66,500/year

Overview

Are you looking for a career with premium benefits and the potential for growth?

At Keefe Group, a TKC Holdings Company, we’ve created something special, a better place to work and grow. Many employees start just expecting a paycheck but end up with a rewarding career. We provide exceptional training and a clear career path.

We are proud to be a military and veteran friendly employer.

About This Position

Keefe Group is seeking a highly organized, analytical, and career-driven professional to join our Northeast Regional Inventory team.

This position is ideal for someone if he enjoys solving problems, improving processes, analyzing data, and partnering with operations teams to drive results. The Northeast Regional Inventory Operations Lead plays a critical role in supporting inventory accuracy, operational discipline, training consistency, and process improvement across multiple facilities throughout the Northeast Region.

This is more than an inventory position. It is a developmental opportunity for an individual who wants to build a long-term career in supply chain, inventory management, and operations leadership. Successful employees in this role gain valuable exposure to regional operations, project leadership, data analysis, training, and process improvement initiatives, creating a strong foundation for future advancement opportunities.

Essential Functions, Duties, And Responsibilities

• Inventory Management and Analysis
  • Manage and oversee cycle count programs for distribution centers, service centers, and onsite facilities.
  • Research, analyze, and resolve inventory discrepancies, transfer variances, and inventory control issues.
  • Review daily inventory exception reports and identify root causes of inventory inaccuracies.
  • Analyze inventory trends and recommend corrective actions that improve inventory performance.
  • Review and approve new item requests and vendor order adjustments.
  • Review regional out-of-stock reporting and work with internal partners to support product availability.
  • Support inventory audits and ensure compliance with established inventory control standards.
  • This role requires approximately 20% regional travel, typically involving quarterly visits to service centers, regional facilities and physical inventories.
• Process Improvement and Training
  • Develop, maintain, and audit inventory-related Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Train and support regional inventory personnel on inventory control best practices.
  • Promote consistency across all regional locations through standardized training and execution.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline inventory processes and reduce recurring errors.
• Physical Inventory Support
  • Plan, coordinate, and assist with annual physical inventories throughout the region.
  • Help prepare regional teams for successful physical inventory execution.
  • Provide post-inventory analysis and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Regional Operational Support
  • Serve as an inventory liaison between regional facilities, operations leadership, and corporate support teams.
  • Review and report product loss, donated inventory, discarded inventory, and liquidation activity.
  • Assist with special projects, including inventory analysis, holiday kit programs, new location start-ups, and operational improvement initiatives.
  • Support regional facilities with inventory-related questions, reporting, follow-up, and issue resolution.
• Data Analysis and Project Leadership
  • Use data and reporting tools to identify opportunities for operational improvement.
  • Lead inventory-related projects from planning through execution.
  • Track trends, communicate findings, and recommend practical solutions.
  • Support initiatives designed to improve efficiency, accuracy, consistency, and customer service.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in inventory control, inventory analysis, warehouse operations, supply chain, or operations support.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting.
• Experience with inventory management systems, ERP platforms, or warehouse management systems preferred.
• Experience conducting cycle counts, inventory audits, or physical inventories preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with warehouse teams, service center personnel, and leadership.

Benefits

Keefe offers comprehensive benefits to all regular-full time employees:

• Medical w/prescription coverage
  • Benefit Credit received when enrolled in a TKC medical plan, to help offset your benefit costs. Benefit Credit of $750 annually, will be divided evenly among your paychecks throughout the Plan Year.
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic Life and Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Voluntary benefits that can be selected to create the right package for you

Keefe also understands the importance of work life balance and planning for the future. To help with both of these, employees are eligible for:

• Paid Time Off
• Company Match for the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Weekly Pay
• We now also offer DailyPay providing you immediate access to earned wages.

EEO Statement

Equal Employment Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

We maintain a drug-free workplace.

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