Inventory Manager

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Inventory Manager FT Salary Hybrid

Summary :    

Responsible   for   overall   inventory   management   for   assigned   suppliers .    Maintaining   proper   inventory   levels in   all   assigned   warehouses,   identifies   and   actively   resolves   slow- moving   or short- dated   inventory ,   maintains   accurate   cost   records   and   forecast information,   communicates   with     transportation   management provider   for   delivery of   inbound   material ,   build   solid   bilateral   communication   lines   with   the   suppliers , sales force, customer service   reps   and   management  

Essential   Duties   and   Responsibilities   include   the   following .   Other   duties   may   be   assigned .  

• Manage proper   inventory   levels   to   meet customer   demand .  

• Effec tively   utilize   forecasting   software   when   applicable   to   determine   need   for   purchasing    

• Regular   evaluation   of slow - moving ,   expired   and   obsolete   inventory .  

• Responsible   for   preparing,   reviewing   and   placing   orders.  

• Provide   communication   to   Customer Service   reg a rding   purchase   orders   including   availability   and   communication   of   any   delays  

• Prepare , issue,   revise   and   monitor   Purchase   Orders making   appropriate   revis i ons   as   necessary .  

• Ensure maintenance of   purchasing   records in   the   ERP.    Appropriate   and   effective   use   of pop up   notes .    

• Provide   feedback   and   input as   appropriate   for   Supply-chain   and   cross- departmental   meetings  

• Make   recommendation   to   create   or   improve   purchasing   procedures in   conjunction   with   business   objectives   and   Customer Service excellence.  

• Make   recommendations   and   implement   increasing   inventory   turns ,   reducing   inventory   costs   and   improving   service   quality .  

• Negotiate   and   maintain   detailed   records of pricing   for   raw   materials   from   supplier   partners   utilizing   tools   such   as   contracts   and   maintain   existing   supplier   relationships .  

• Meet   with   vendors   when   applicable .    

• Communicate   changes in market   conditions   to   Sales Team.  

• Work   closely   with   Pricing   department  

• Placing purchase orders for products, parts, material, components, and services.  

Other   Responsibilities   include   (but   not   limited   to )  

• Understand   and   adhere   to /follow   the   department   procedures   and   policies  

• Adhere   to   and   support   the   principles   of   Responsible   Distribution™.  

• Assume   other   activities   and   responsibilities   from   time   to   time as   directed .  

• Additional   res ponsibilities   may   be   assigned   as   needed .   

Competencies :                        

To   perform   the   job   successfully ,   an   individual   should   demonstrate   the   following   competencies :  

Analytical   -   Synthesizes   complex or diverse information;   Collects   and   researches   data;   Uses   intuition   and   experience   to   complement data; Designs   workflows   and   procedures.  

Design -   Generates   creative   solutions ;   Translates   concepts   and   information   into   images;   Uses   feedback   to   modify   designs;   Demonstrates   attention   to   detail.  

Problem   Solving   -   Identifies   and   resolves   problems   in a   timely   manner ;   Gathers   and   analyzes   information   skillfully ;   Develops   alternative   solutions ; Works well in   group   problem   solving   situations ;   Uses   reason   even   when   dealing   with   emotional   topics.  

Technical Skills -   Assesses   own   strengths   and   weaknesses ;   Pursues   training   and   development   opportunities ;   Strives   to   continuously   build   knowledge   and   skills; Shares expertise   with   others .  

Oral Communication -   Speaks   clearly   and   persuasively   in   positive   or   negative   situations ;   Listens   and   gets   clarification ;   Demonstrates   group   presentation   skills   and   a   good   command   presence ;   Participates   in meetings.  

Written   Communication -   Writes   clearly   and   informatively ; Presents   numerical   data   effectively .  

Teamwork -   Balances   team   and   individual   responsibilities ;   Exhibits   objectivity   and   openness   to   others ' views;   Gives   and   welcomes   feedback;   Contributes   to   building a   positive   team spirit ; Puts   success   of team   above   own   interests ;   Able   to   build   morale   and   group   commitments   to   goals   and   objectives ; Supports   everyone's   efforts   to   succeed .  

Business   Acumen   - Understands business   implications   of   decisions ; Displays   orientation   to   profitability ;   Demonstrates   knowledge   of market   and   competition ;   Aligns   work   with   strategic   goals.  Significant level of experience in running a   chemical   distribution   entity .  

Cost   Consciousness   - Works   within   approved   budget;   Develops   and   implements   cost   saving   measures ;   Contributes   to   profits   and   revenue ;   Conserves   organizational   resources.  Has a strong   command   of   margin   optimization   opportunities   within   the   operation .  

Ethics   -   Treats   people   with   respect;   Keeps   commitments ;   Inspires   the   trust of   others ; Works   with   integrity   and   ethically .  

Strategic Thinking -   Develops   strategies   to   achieve   organizational   goals; Understands   organiz ation's   strengths   &   weaknesses .  

Qualifications :    

To   perform   this   job   successfully ,   an   individual   must   be   able   to   perform   each   essential   duty   satisfactorily . The   requirements   listed   below are   representative   of   the   knowledge ,   skill

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