Inventory Manager

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is the nation’s leading independent, U.S.‐based provider of intelligent material handling systems. With hundreds of engineers in‐house, the company designs, manufactures, integrates, and installs the full spectrum of intralogistics solutions. We provide leading‐edge conveyor and sortation systems, voice and light‐directed order fulfillment equipment, controls and software, robotics, mezzanines, and structures.

If you want to join a team of industry leading experts and who want to create an impact on the future of material handling solutions, we want to hear from you!

Position Overview:

The Inventory Manager manages the Inventory Control team, ensuring efficient and accurate inventory processes and leading activities such as physical inventory, standards setting, and variance reporting and analysis.

• Manages the Inventory Control team, including recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures
• Assigns duties, gives verbal and written instructions, and reviews work for conformance to quality and safety standards
• Monitors sales and inventory levels to ensure accurate forecasts; compares sales forecasts to results and adjusts orders as needed
• Places regular and special orders with key vendors and prepares purchase orders
• Negotiates price and delivery dates with vendors; reconciles invoice discrepancies
• Maintains inventory database, ensuring data is accurate and timely
• Develops and reports on department metrics, analyzing variances and recommending improvements
• Works with other managers to ensure coordination of inventory operations, production, shipping, and quality assurance
• Serves on the Safety Committee; recommends new and revised procedures to improve efficiency and safety

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing an inventory operation
• Excellent management skills for directing, coaching, scheduling, and assisting team members
• Technical orientation with ability to learn new technologies
• Computer skills including MS Office
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated and detail oriented
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail and deadlines
• Team-oriented and collaborative

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