Our partner is seeking an Inventory Manager to join our Warehouse Operations Team. This person will be responsible for accuracy, metrics, and process optimization of all the company's inventory worldwide. The ideal candidate will be highly detail oriented, an effective communicator, and possess exceptional computer skills.

Responsibilities to include:

• Create and maintain key performance metrics related to inventory management, ensuring they are clearly communicated and shared at all levels of the organization to drive transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Plan, organize, direct, and manage both domestic and international (EU) inventory management activities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and supply chain efficiency.
• Develop, communicate, and enforce efficient inventory management policies and procedures to optimize stock levels, reduce waste, and improve order fulfillment.
• Regularly update and maintain the ERP system for accurate inventory tracking, ensuring real-time adjustments for stock levels, transfers, and discrepancies.
• Collaborate with Finance and IT departments to ensure inventory changes and adjustments are accurately reflected in financial systems and reporting, maintaining data integrity.
• Monitor warehouse operations to ensure the right quantity, quality, and accuracy of stock, proactively identifying and addressing any discrepancies or inefficiencies.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and performance feedback to the operations team, fostering continuous improvement and addressing inventory management opportunities.
• Lead investigations into book-to-book inventory discrepancies, analyze root causes, and create actionable metrics and reports to track inventory challenges and identify long-term solutions.
• Partner with Quality Assurance and Master Data Management teams to resolve inventory discrepancies related to physical attributes (e.g., SKU mismatches, packaging errors) and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Maintain and track key metrics for both sellable and non-sellable inventory, including damaged goods, items on Quality Hold, and products pending rework, ensuring timely movement and proper categorization.
• Work closely with Supply Chain Management to monitor physical inventory storage capacity, ensuring there is adequate space for forecasted inventory and preventing overstock or stockouts.
• Lead and contribute to cross-functional projects aimed at improving inventory management processes, system enhancements, and overall operational efficiency. Other ad hoc projects as assigned.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field preferred.
• 1-3+ years of warehouse and/or shipping/receiving experience, with a solid understanding of inventory control processes and procedures.
• Highly proficient in ERP systems (NetSuite preferred), WMS systems (Manhattan SCALE preferred) and inventory management tools, with the ability to navigate and execute processes for inventory tracking, adjustments, and reporting.
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, and inventory metrics, with the ability to manage complex spreadsheets and automate processes where applicable. Ability to analyze inventory data, identify trends, discrepancies, and inefficiencies, and develop actionable solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate with cross-functional teams, external vendors, and partners.
• Meticulous attention to detail in inventory tracking, reporting, and problem-solving, ensuring high levels of accuracy in all tasks.
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with the ability to adapt to changing business needs.
• Skilled in identifying inventory challenges, analyzing data to pinpoint root causes, and implementing improvements to optimize processes and workflows.
• A self-starter who can independently manage responsibilities while also working effectively as part of a team to meet goals and drive results.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Physical strength to lift up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Over 50% of daily task should be completed on the warehouse floor.
• Good visual acuity to inspect incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Exposure to varying weather conditions and temperatures in warehouse and on loading dock.

Who You Will Work With

Our partner is an organization that values collaboration and community. As the Inventory Manager, you will work closely with Operations, Finance, Quality and Supply Chain teams.

Posted On: Monday, May 12, 2025