1st Shift Assistant Manager - Inventory Control

Webstaurantstore • Lebanon, TN

135d

About The Position

WebstaurantStore is hiring experienced, people-oriented individuals to join our team at our brand new, 1 million square foot distribution center in Lebanon, Tennessee. If you possess a passion for excellence in all you do, love a good challenge, and enjoy working with others, this may be the right company for you! The WebstaurantStore is the largest online food service equipment and supply company. We seek dedicated, creative, and flexible individuals to help with operations. Our goal is to provide a great customer experience for all who interact with the WebstaurantStore, and we need your help in achieving this goal! The Inventory Control Assistant Manager assists the Inventory Control Manager in overseeing the facility's inventory control department, including expediting, product placement and maximizing cubic efficiency, and holds others accountable to proper inventory practices. The Inventory Control Assistant Manager works with the Inventory Control Manager to collaborate with leadership on other shifts/departments to ensure compliance with all protocol and SOP's, problem solving, and meet operational directives.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in operations leadership.
• Associate degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience; Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• Experience working in a distribution environment preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office required (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain technical and complex concepts in a simple and concise way.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to quickly adapt as business needs change; ability to address difficult situations with diplomacy and emotional intelligence.
• Customer service-oriented attitude with a demonstrated desire to exceed expectations.
• Ability to work off-shift as required to respond to urgent needs.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the management of day-to-day operations regarding Inventory Control including facilitating customer re-shipment requests, removing roadblocks for our shipping department, acting as Quality Assurance for all other departments, and maximizing cubic efficiency within the DC.
• Train, coach, develop and hold accountable up to X employees to achieve operational metrics and satisfy the needs of the distribution center.
• Prepare the facility for new inventory, collaborating with the facilities department to manipulate storage racking and eliminating dead stock.
• Maintain a high degree of inventory accuracy, complying with company policies such as Cycle Counts and Audits.
• Establish and maintain a collaborative relationship with procurement, with an emphasis on communication.
• Ensure the quality of receiving, stocking, and shipping processes through analysis and development of current/new operational strategies.
• Provide comprehensive training to inventory personnel on issue resolution and effective communication.
• Generate reporting to improve the accuracy of inventory throughout each department, initiate and oversee projects once problems have been identified.
• Ensure the proper rotation of food products within the facility, issue accountability for mistakes made in this area, communicate with procurement if an issue is identified.
• Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly metrics for the receiving department; identify and resolve operating issues as needed.
• Provide clear and frequent communication to all teams regarding company policies and procedures.
• Lead weekly and monthly meetings to share information including metrics review, areas of improvement, employee relations issues, and provide updates on ongoing initiatives and related projects.
• Assist in analyzing opportunities for improvement including productivity growth, cost reduction, damage mitigation, and increased process efficiency.
• Ensure the timely completion of all employee performance reviews and provide frequent and constructive feedback to all team members.
• Interact with employees regularly to promote a high level of engagement and ensure all safety regulations are followed.
• Complete all admin duties relating to employee management to the expected standard.
• Collaborate with the leadership team within the building to meet the needs of the DC and foster a team mentality.
• Work with the Inventory Control Manager and Team Leads to create development plans for employees to generate engagement and a leadership bench.
• Maintain a high level of integrity and honesty, embodying the core values of the company and modeling them for our employees.
• Serve as a leader not only for the assigned department, but for the entire distribution center.

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees