Inventory Control Manager jobs in Cleveland, OH

Overview

Working across departments this position will drive inventory accuracy to ensure:

1.  Production lines are in constant supply of material with minimal loss in productivity or inventory.
2. Warehouse sales order pick lists are picked in full with no adjustments necessary

Responsibilities:

• Drive the quality of ERP inventory transaction alignment to physical inventory movement.
• Overall accountability for Inventory Control corporate metrics reporting
  1. Create, run, prepare, and distribute metrics to internal/external stakeholders
  2. Include commentary on key drivers of inventory changes.
  3. Work with finance as needed
• Acts as Subject Matter Expert and trainer for the organization on inventory processes and transactions within ERP system.
• Lead cross-functional efforts to improve inventory control processes and procedures in support of the organization’s goals and objectives based on exceptional customer service and operational excellence.
• Responsible for driving Cycle Counting to demonstrate Inventory Accuracy without the need for annual Physical Inventories. Must drive company to meet key metrics in this area. 
• Drive and perform inventory discrepancy investigations/corrections to recover inventory and find, document, and eliminate root causes (i.e. BOM or consumption errors, transactional discipline, etc.).
• Foster an environment of continuous improvement resulting in continually improving service levels to customers at a decreasing cost to the company. 
• Contribute sound advice and creative new ideas, concepts and approaches relative to inventory management. 
• Performs and ensures the accuracy and integrity of Daily Inventory Adjustments and coordinates write offs with accounting. 
• Travel as needed to company sites to perform inventory control processes.

Job Requirements:

• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills to lead resolution efforts focused on creating an exceptional customer experience
• Self Motivated
• In depth knowledge of root cause analysis and data logging
• Investigative skills with ability to search until an answer is found
• Demonstrated experience to:
  • Solve complicated problems, especially using advanced skills to compile/analyze data
  • Effectively communicate problem statements and escalate concerns
  • Present data and analyses in an organized, clear, and concise manner
• Possess a continuous improvement mindset with a sense of urgency and excellence. 
  • Work independently for extended periods of time
  • Work as a team and mentor peers
• Ability to lead change at all levels and execute on strategic decisions
• Comfortable working in a plant and warehouse environment
• 3-5 years’ relevant experience with inventory control, preferably within a production plant environment
• 3 years of experience with ERP systems supporting inventory control
• Advanced computer skills including Excel for analyzing large data sets and PowerPoint for management presentation. 
• Ability to collaborate with other teams across the company in a process-driven, exception-based, time sensitive process to achieve results 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Motivated quick learner with a strong bias for action 
• Advanced Proficiency in MS Office applications