Warehouse Inventory Manager

Job Overview

This position manages warehouse operations and inventory control for the OKC facility. The ideal candidate must be self-directed, work with a high sense of urgency and possess the ability to solve problems and collaborate with other disciplines to meet the needs of Operations. They will be a positive, energetic, and enthusiastic team builder that leads by example. They will also participate on cross-functional improvement activities, special projects, and contract negotiations.

Responsibilities

• 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.
  
  

Skills/Requirements

• 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.
  
  

Note: All offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen

• Posted positions are not open to third party recruiters and unsolicited resume submissions will be considered free referrals.
  
  

AGS is an equal opportunity employer.