Inventory Manager

Job Description

The Inventory Manager is a leadership position in Sojo’s facility operations and plays a critical role ensuring inventory accuracy in the regional Hub; customer FEFO/FIFO requirements are being adhered to; and Sojo’s Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system are operating in synch and efficiently. In addition, this position will be responsible for inventory reporting to customers and internal Sojo departments. The Inventory Manager reports to the Regional Plant Director.

Responsibilities:

Maintain accurate raw materials, WIP and finished goods inventory counts within Sojo’s WMS

Serve as site leader (local Subject Matter Expert) for WMS training and best practices

Responsible to update and fix WMS and related-ERP transactions

Manage the inventory management program by executing timely cycle counting, reconciliations and any necessary resolution to areas of weakness that are identified to meet accuracy goals

Create audit and error reports to identify and correct discrepancies

Direct inventory clerks in their assigned duties

Perform and support traceability / mock recall exercises

Responsible for fixing and responding directly to customer inventory discrepancies

Develop, measure, and drive inventory control processes that promote fast inventory turns and consistent FEFO/FIFO delivery

Collaborate with other Hub Inventory Managers to develop and drive best practices as WMS upgrades/processes change

Manage, train, and develop staff, including inventory, line operators, forklift operators, and warehouse colleagues

Full-time