iHerb
Manager,InventoryControl
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“Manager, Inventory Control at iHerb. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement, managerial skills, communication skills, judgment, poise, diplomacy. provide leadership and direction in a high volume outbound, B2C small parcel environment. supervise and coordinate activities of team members concerned with picking, packing, shipping, receiving and fulfillment as it relates to preparing it”
What You'll Achieve.
meet inventory requirements; deliver manufactured products in a timely fashion; improve efficiency of team members; improving and maintaining inventory accuracy; Contains and/or reduces cost and drives productivity within the department; Manages workflow to meet planned department productivity standards; ensure on-time delivery of packages
Industry & Context.
Ability to identify, troubleshoot and resolve problems quickly using sound judgment, poise and diplomacy; Ability to use judgment and reasoning skills, and determine when to escalate issues, as required, in a timely manner
Ability to work extended hours and weekend, Ability to work extended hours as required, Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to talk and hear. While performing the duties of this job, individuals will be regularly required to sit, stand, walk and occasionally bend and move around the facility. May include lifting up to 50 pounds.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High School Diploma or equivalent experience required, Experience with Microsoft Office Suite Programs (i. e.: Microsoft Work, Excel) and Google Office, Excellent organizational and managerial skills, Excellent communication skills – written, oral, reading and understanding, Ability to work extended hours and weekend
Nice to Have
Bachelor’s Degree highly preferred
What You'll Do.
provide leadership and direction in a high volume outbound
B2C small parcel environment
supervise and coordinate activities of team members concerned with picking
receiving and fulfillment as it relates to preparing it for same day shipping both nationally and internationally via expedited carrier services
effective and orderly work environment
continuous process improvement
maintaining positive vendor relationships
order department supplies as needed
and coordinate departmental activities to fulfill sales orders
meet inventory requirements
and deliver manufactured products in a timely fashion
Issue written and oral instructions
Study and standardize procedures to improve efficiency of team members
Maintain harmony among team members and resolve grievances
Confer with other managers in the distribution center to ensure coordination of other warehouse activities
Confer with other managers outside of the distribution center to ensure coordination of other functions such as inventory management and quality assurance
Maintain a safe and organized work environment
working with other departments to assist in resolving issues related to order fulfillment
inventory accuracy and invoicing
Document and maintain all warehouse procedures as they relate to a receiving/replenishing/picking/packing/shipping environment
improving and maintaining inventory accuracy
evaluating and planning labor for upcoming warehouse needs
Engages in the typical responsibilities of a manager requiring evaluating
integrating and delegating
directs and coordinates all activities of the warehouse department in an organized
safe and sanitary work environment that is in compliance with the Company’s policies
OSHA and government regulations
Monitors and manages all aspects of team member performance to include administering write-ups/counseling
Contains and/or reduces cost and drives productivity within the department
Cooperates in a cross-functional manner as a change agent with all departments within the Company
Manages workflow to meet planned department productivity standards
Managers and directs 3rd party vendor activities
Train new or newly assigned team members in the proper methods and standard operating procedures of a job function
Work closely with global logistics team and external shipping services to ensure on-time delivery of packages
Ensure correct shipment of domestic
international and dangerous goods orders
Completes special projects as determined
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
cross-functional coordination; Confer with other managers in the distribution center to ensure coordination of other warehouse activities; Confer with other managers outside of the distribution center to ensure coordination of other functions such as inventory management and quality assurance; working with other departments to assist in resolving issues related to order fulfillment, inventory accuracy and invoicing; Cooperates in a cross-functional manner as a change agent with all departments within the Company; Work closely with global logistics team and external shipping services
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills – written, oral, reading and understanding; Issue written and oral instructions
Process & Methodology
resource planning, scheduling, continuous process improvement, Completes special projects as determined
Full Job Description
Job Summary: The Warehouse Department Manager will provide leadership and direction in a high volume outbound, B2C small parcel environment, supervise and coordinate activities of team members concerned with picking, packing, shipping, receiving and fulfillment as it relates to preparing it for same day shipping both nationally and internationally via expedited carrier services, maintaining a safe, effective and orderly work environment, scheduling, continuous process improvement and maintaining positive vendor relationships. Job Expectations: May order department supplies as needed Plan, schedule, and coordinate departmental activities to fulfill sales orders, meet inventory requirements, and deliver manufactured products in a timely fashion Issue written and oral instructions Study and standardize procedures to improve efficiency of team members Maintain harmony among team members and resolve grievances Confer with other managers in the distribution center to ensure coordination of other warehouse activities Confer with other managers outside of the distribution center to ensure coordination of other functions such as inventory management and quality assurance Maintain a safe and organized work environment Responsible for working with other departments to assist in resolving issues related to order fulfillment, inventory accuracy and invoicing Document and maintain all warehouse procedures as they relate to a receiving/replenishing/picking/packing/shipping environment Responsible for improving and maintaining inventory accuracy Responsible for evaluating and planning labor for upcoming warehouse needs Engages in the typical responsibilities of a manager requiring evaluating, organizing, integrating and delegating Plans, directs and coordinates all activities of the warehouse department in an organized, safe and sanitary work environment that is in compliance with the Company’s policies, OSHA and government regulations Monitors and manages all aspects of team membe
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