Responsibilities
* Lead the inventory control team and ensure all operational activities are on track (cycle counting, reconciliation, physical material storage setup, Control Audits).
* Responsible for driving the inventory control program across the site for over 7,000 SKUs ensuring all stakeholders provide full support and compliance to maintain accuracy.
* Conduct root cause analysis to identify the issues affecting inventory inaccuracy and partner with stakeholders to eliminate the same.
* Support the Logistics Manager with analytic insights to drive improvements in logistics optimization (inventory accuracy, storage utilization, cycle times).
* Participate in continuous improvement and cost reduction projects across the supply chain.
* Work with IT to leverage the full capabilities of our current systems (i.e., SAP, scanning, etc.) and identify and implement improvements.
* Work closely with external 3PL to optimize accuracy levels and support inventory to line feed.
* Process reports and analysis to identify trends and patterns to reduce discrepancy levels.
* Oversee inventory integrity (accuracy) and update (timelines) through the use of IT systems/development of same.
* Participate key in organizing any stock take activities.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, IT, Engineering, or a related discipline (QQI level 8).
Required Skills
* Minimum of 5 years professional experience within Logistics or planning (preferably in a manufacturing organization).
* Analytical ability to utilize the capability of ERP systems (preferably SAP) to drive process improvement and provide decision-making information, track activity and performance.
* History of driving continuous improvement through people using data and information.
* Prior experience in leading people effectively either as a direct reporting team or through projects.
* Lean focused, goal-oriented with a Continuous Improvement mindset a must.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Supply Chain, Engineering, and Manufacturing
Industries
Robotics Engineering, Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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