Inventory Manager

Inventory Manager

INNOVATE without boundaries!At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success -- so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to provide....

Behind our doors you'll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to support the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you'll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen.

Your Role on Our Team:

The Inventory Control Manager is responsible for the safe, accurate and efficient operation of the Inventory Control Department. You will be required to work collaboratively with all departments in the distribution center to drive world class results.

You'll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:

• Ensure the Inventory Control department is completing all mandatory daily tasks - cycle counts, reporting, etc.. while also looking for ways to innovate and find proactive solutions.

• Provide direction for all Dept. functions.

• Ensure the team is following all internal inventory controls regarding the cycle count program and inventory adjustments

• Coordinate with IE and IT to ensure technical aspects of the Dept. are functioning properly: hardware, software, barcode scanners, conveyor controls, printers, and various operational equipment of the distribution center.

• Accountable for maintaining Dept. operations within budgetary constraints; analyzes costs and implement cost reduction measures.

• Maintain appropriate activity records and provide periodic updates to Sr leadership

• Collaborate with other managers and staff members to formulate and implement policies, procedures, goals, and objectives of the facility and corporation.

• Responsible for strategic planning and strategic plan implementation in Dept.

• Foster an environment of continuous improvement resulting in continually improving service levels to customers at a decreasing cost to the company.

• Evaluate employee performance, recommend appropriate disciplinary actions, recommends/maintains adequate staffing levels to respond to fluctuating workloads, and prepares Performance Reviews.

• Responsible for maintaining all Dept. metrics that track performance.

Performs other duties as assigned.

The TOOLS you'll bring with you:

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Management, Engineering, or related field preferred with more than five years of progressive supervisory or professional experience in a distribution or manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Self-starter with initiative. Must be able to execute tasks with minimal direct supervision.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and changing priorities simultaneously.

• Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated computer literacy.

• Experience with current WMS, RF and ERP technologies. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.

• Must have the ability to comprehend procedures, systems and data.