Inventory Control Supervisor Job at Nestlé USA
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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Inventory Control Supervisor reports to the Factory Supply Chain Manager and oversees a team of Shipping Receiving Coordinators managing the day to day operations and the proactive development of the team. Key responsibilities include: Manage overall waste, manage all write-ons/write-offs/and DUVs, manage cycle count program, manage compliance to Nestle Policy, root cause analysis to eliminate inventory variances, implementing standard routines and processes to standardize methods across Nestle USA.
This role also pushes the company to become more efficient and effective with inventory management. Developing and reporting KPI’s to upper management is critical for success as you work closely with other functions within the organization to ensure we are managing to the lowest total delivered inventory cost to Nestle.
The Inventory Control Supervisor reports to the Factory Supply Chain Manager and oversees a team of Shipping Receiving Coordinators managing the day to day operations and the proactive development of the team. Key responsibilities include: Manage overall waste, manage all write-ons/write-offs/and DUVs, manage cycle count program, manage compliance to Nestle Policy, root cause analysis to eliminate inventory variances, implementing standard routines and processes to standardize methods across Nestle USA.
This role also pushes the company to become more efficient and effective with inventory management. Developing and reporting KPI’s to upper management is critical for success as you work closely with other functions within the organization to ensure we are managing to the lowest total delivered inventory cost to Nestle.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Collaborate with key stakeholders on Inventory Control best practices for various classes of inventory: Warehouse, 3PL, In Transit
2. On boards and manage new facilities inventory processes (Company Owned, Co-Manufacturing, 3PL, Overflow)
3. Develop value-added reporting to drive inventory accountability to the appropriate levels in the organization.
4. Supervise the research for daily, weekly, monthly inventory discrepancy management.
5. Show expertise in the GLOBE solution and redesign processes to maximize efficiency while delivering against targets
6. Work with field and corporate staff, finance, and supply chain to resolve inventory discrepancies
7. Be proactive in conducting ad hoc, fact-based analysis to anticipate and resolve potential problems
8. Develop best practices. Document and share across the organization by gaining consensus from all affected teams.
9. Educate operations teams on variance causes, impacts and solutions.
10. Ensure adherence to company policy and ensure effective controls are in place to guarantee the accuracy and timeliness of inventory transactions to support inventory views throughout the organization.
11. Hire, supervise and develop direct reports.
12. Ensure workload is efficiently allocated and completed in an accurate and timely fashion with clear goals and expectations for the team.
13. Lead, Inspire, engage their direct reports, assess their readiness for future roles, conducting evaluations according to company practices, and ensuring consistent accountability within the broader team. Above all you must be able to identify and leverage your team’s strengths to cohesively achieve a common goal.
14. Other duties, project work, travel as required to maintain business operations.
1. Collaborate with key stakeholders on Inventory Control best practices for various classes of inventory: Warehouse, 3PL, In Transit
2. On boards and manage new facilities inventory processes (Company Owned, Co-Manufacturing, 3PL, Overflow)
3. Develop value-added reporting to drive inventory accountability to the appropriate levels in the organization.
4. Supervise the research for daily, weekly, monthly inventory discrepancy management.
5. Show expertise in the GLOBE solution and redesign processes to maximize efficiency while delivering against targets
6. Work with field and corporate staff, finance, and supply chain to resolve inventory discrepancies
7. Be proactive in conducting ad hoc, fact-based analysis to anticipate and resolve potential problems
8. Develop best practices. Document and share across the organization by gaining consensus from all affected teams.
9. Educate operations teams on variance causes, impacts and solutions.
10. Ensure adherence to company policy and ensure effective controls are in place to guarantee the accuracy and timeliness of inventory transactions to support inventory views throughout the organization.
11. Hire, supervise and develop direct reports.
12. Ensure workload is efficiently allocated and completed in an accurate and timely fashion with clear goals and expectations for the team.
13. Lead, Inspire, engage their direct reports, assess their readiness for future roles, conducting evaluations according to company practices, and ensuring consistent accountability within the broader team. Above all you must be able to identify and leverage your team’s strengths to cohesively achieve a common goal.
14. Other duties, project work, travel as required to maintain business operations.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of 5 years work experience within warehousing, inventory control or finance preferred
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field, preferred
- Finance / Accounting experience, preferred
SKILLS:
- In-depth knowledge of inventory control practices and systems. Ability to develop and document complex processes and controls
- Ability to analyze data, generate insights and communicate effectively to management
- Exceptional demonstrated problem solving skills, must be able to effectively present information and analysis
- Demonstrated evidence of a strong team player who is able to build key relationships with team members across multiple functions throughout the organization and influence the broader organization
- Project Management Experience
- Ability to ensure successful delivery of identified cost savings
- Advanced proficiency with Excel
- Proficiency SAP, BW, Expert level knowledge on SAP inventory transactions.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a broader team. Strong ability to work across functions and divisions to deliver results.
- Ability to work in a complex ambiguous environment
- Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to Travel and work beyond regular scheduled hours as required.
REQUISITION ID:
231360
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This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
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