Manager, Supply Chain & Inventory

We are seeking an experienced Warehouse Supply Chain and Inventory Manager to oversee and streamline our supply chain operations, warehouse management, inventory control, and cost-saving initiatives. This role is critical to ensuring efficient warehouse operations, maintaining accurate inventory records, and reconciling inventory and costs to align with business objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in warehouse operations, logistics, inventory management, cost analysis, and financial reconciliation.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Warehouse Management
   • Oversee daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, and distribution.
   • Ensure the warehouse is organized, secure, and compliant with health and safety regulations.
   • Develop and implement efficient workflows and processes to optimize storage and handling.
   • Supervise and train warehouse staff to enhance productivity and ensure high performance.
2. Inventory Control
   • Manage and maintain accurate inventory records through regular audits and cycle counts.
   • Monitor stock levels and oversee reorder processes to prevent stockouts and overstocking.
   • Develop inventory management strategies, including FIFO (First-In-First-Out) and ABC analysis, to minimize costs and waste.
   • Identify discrepancies and resolve issues with inventory levels through business reconciliation.
3. Supply Chain Coordination
   • Collaborate with procurement and logistics teams to ensure timely supply and delivery of materials and products.
   • Develop and manage relationships with suppliers and vendors to optimize cost and delivery times.
   • Track and report on key supply chain KPIs, such as lead times, order accuracy, and fulfillment rates.
   • Implement cost-saving and efficiency improvement strategies across the supply chain.
4. Cost Savings and Financial Reconciliation
   • Identify opportunities for cost reduction in warehousing, inventory management, and supply chain processes.
   • Conduct regular cost-benefit analyses and propose initiatives for improved cost efficiency.
   • Perform business reconciliation between inventory records, supplier invoices, and accounting records to ensure financial accuracy.
   • Collaborate with the finance team to track and report on cost-saving initiatives, inventory valuation, and financial impact on supply chain performance.
5. System & Process Improvement
   • Utilize inventory management software (e.g., ERP systems) to track and optimize warehouse and supply chain operations.
   • Analyze data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement in warehouse and inventory processes.
   • Lead initiatives to improve automation, streamline processes, and enhance warehouse layout and storage solutions.
6. Reporting & Compliance
   • Prepare and present regular reports on inventory levels, warehouse productivity, cost savings, and supply chain performance.
   • Ensure compliance with industry regulations, company policies, and best practices in inventory management.
   • Develop and enforce policies and procedures related to inventory, warehouse management, and cost control.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
• Proven experience in warehouse, supply chain, inventory management, and cost-saving initiatives (minimum 3-5 years in a managerial role preferred).
• Strong knowledge of inventory control, warehouse management, supply chain principles, and business reconciliation.
• Proficiency in using inventory management software (e.g., ERP systems, WMS).
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on financial reconciliation and cost analysis.
• Leadership and team management experience, with a focus on safety and efficiency.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing demands.

Preferred:

• Certification in supply chain management or financial management (e.g., APICS, CSCMP, CPA) is a plus.
• Experience in [industry, e.g., manufacturing, retail, logistics].