Warehouse Inventory Manager

Job Description

• Exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance. 
• Provides leadership, mentoring and support for warehouse personnel
• Creates a high-functioning team through people development, cross-training, and employee involvement in improvement activities
• Ensures rapid fulfillment of customer orders and manages backorder communication and fulfillment
• Responsible for inventory control with an expectation of inventory accuracy >97%
• Uses lean warehousing techniques to drive continuous improvement in warehouse operations.
• Achieves high level knowledge of ERP system and utilizes the tools to create more efficient warehouse operations
• Owns warehouse setup parameters in the ERP system and makes sure physical changes are reflected in the system
• Works in conjunction with sourcing team to ensure reorder triggers are maintained in the ERP system; recommends changes based on slow moving or fast-growing items
• Aligns inventory management processes with compliance requirements such as UL, Johnson Act, and internal compliance approvals
• Transfers knowledge and best practices to other AGS manufacturing facilities.
• Manages local contractor and service providers for the OKC facility.  Works with requestors to understand requirements, specifications, services, and timing.
  
  

• Bachelor's degree plus in Supply Chain, Finance or Engineering degree preferred; or equivalent work experience
• 2 years’ warehouse management experience in a similar role
• 5 years’ experience in the manufacturing industry
• Inventory and warehouse management experience
• Experience using ERP systems to manage and report on inventory and warehouse operations
• Experience managing a warehouse in a Lean Manufacturing organization
• Experience negotiating with local, regional contractors and service providers
• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), or Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) a plus
• Experienced with ERP systems, Microsoft Office and shipping management systems