Position overview

Supervise, lead and direct warehouse team assigned to the Inventory Control department. Coordinate daily activities to ensure they are handled in a manner consistent with company service and cost objectives. Secondary responsibilities include coordinating a Quality control program, managing additional project responsibility as they arise.

Roles & responsibilities

• Prioritize daily work schedule for assigned warehouse team and set employee productivity targets
• Address and resolve inventory area operational, system-related and/or dealership issues
• Monitor and replenish any supplies and equipment needed in the inventory area
• Provide coaching to personnel and develop a productive work team
• Ensure timely updates of daily operation reports and data entry (O/S, Damage, Ocean Log, Productivity Tracking, etc.)
• Ensure operational training of personnel in the receiving and inventory function
• Manage the inventory count activities, develop/maintain processes to improve inventory accuracy and ensure adherence to auditor requirements
• Supervise quality control personnel and maintain parts locations to maximize efficiency of warehouse operations
• Oversee the pre-pack program to help reduce freight claims
• Monitor and comply with custom and import requirements
• Complete annual performance reviews of assigned staff
• Counsel personnel on performance issues as needed
• Handle all matters relating to inventory control, checking quality of designated product, ensuring that daily inventory is being performed
• Analyze and modify parts storage processes, equipment and layout designs to fit current and future business requirements
• Analyze inventory pick frequencies to modify storage rules or recommend disposition as required
• Analyze and monitor various transactional activities: (i.e. Air freight lines, Variance report, Item status reports, referral lines report, PO and ETA reports, Claims, etc.)
• Responsible for maintenance and performance of RF picking devices
• Open/close facility as required
• All other duties as assigned

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Business Management or Logistics/Supply Chain preferred or equivalent years of experience

Experience (Job and Industry):

• 5+ years parts warehouse inventory control experience preferred
• 5+ years of supervisory skills in a warehouse and/or manufacturing environment
• Experience in assigning work and effective supervision of staff
• Knowledge and understanding of computerized parts systems
• Experience in receiving, inventory and parts return
• Responsible for the proper usage, awareness, and compliance with IT security policies at PCNA
• Seeks to ensure proper retention of electronic documents, business confidential information, and actively demonstrates an understanding of the need to safeguard competitive information in both electronic and non-electronic formats
• Experience with inventory management computer systems, including SAP

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

Strong PC related skills to include: MS Office, Parts & Warehouse System

• Solid knowledge of inventory management procedures
• Knowledge and understanding of computerized parts systems and warehouse management systems (WMS)
• Ability to operate material handling equipment and RF equipment

Percentage of required travel:

Schedule/Shift: M-F 9-5

Physical requirements

• Open warehouse environment with variant temperatures
• Heavy lifting, up to 50 pounds
• Sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling and extensive standing & walking on concrete surfaces
• Although a regular 40 hour work schedule will apply to this position, the person selected should be prepared to work flexible work hours that could include weekends and overtime as needed
  • Must be able to effectively work and complete tasks in an open office/noisy environment.

Direct reports

List by job title any positions to be supervised by the incumbent:

• Inventory Control Specialist