**LOCATION** 4287 Route 130 S Edgewater Park NJ US 08010 **Overview** The **Distribution Center Inventory Control Area Manager** involves precise monitoring, analyzing, and communicating audit findings to pinpoint the underlying reasons for inventory challenges in the DC. The Inventory Control Area Manager supervises auditors and cycle count personnel in the DC environment, and implements and maintains policies and procedures related to quality audits and shrink. Ensures accuracy in warehouse inventory, overseeing DC processes, and maintaining appropriate inventory reports. Coordinates and conducts training with various DC departments to resolve issues affecting merchandise flow, regularly leading meetings with operational management. To be successful in this position, candidates should possess robust research abilities and outstanding interpersonal skills. Prior experience in managing teams within a fast-paced, dynamic environment is essential, along with the capability to collaborate with departments across various shifts and multiple buildings as necessary. **Duties and Responsibilities:** Supervise audit errors, identify root causes, and monitor audit status for management awareness. Manage employee resources through hiring, training, evaluation, coaching, and termination. Supervise research in the cycle count department/ Inventory department, identify root causes, and communicate to management. Deliver necessary training to associates in support roles within the operation as required. Facilitate projects, monitor daily inventory adjustments, and support implementation of KPIs and internal controls. Provide daily and weekly updates to Operations and IC management of any ongoing systemic or operational issues by presenting findings and steps taken for corrective action. Review and align accuracy audits with current processes, implementing adjustments for financial errors. Engage management for immediate attention to escalated issues, ensuring compliance with policies. Collaborate with departments to resolve discrepancies, providing necessary training to support roles. Implement Key Performance Indicators, Internal Controls, and Record Retention for SOX compliance. Process cycle count variances, complete End of Cycle procedures, and ensure compliance with SOX controls, confirming all SOX control files are up to date Collaborate with IT, DC, finance, receiving control, and other work groups to seek assistance in research and problem-solving activities. Proactively identify and report systemic and operational issues to prevent situations that could lead to the loss of company assets. Address and resolve any system issues (i.e., failed messaging, etc.) with the appropriate business partners. Drive inventory accuracy and shrink improvement through analysis and execution of processes and adjustments to DC and Store inventory (i.e., push to store, negative selling, EIS failures) Facilitate scheduled a recurring meeting with the Operations team to discuss building accuracy issues and opportunities impacting the DC shortages. Communicate verbally/or in writing all receiving errors, Store Discrepancy and Chargeback issues to appropriate levels of management with possible solutions. Monitor all key functions and reports, as assigned, related to Receiving Freight & Compliance to assure that they are accurate and timely. **Education and Qualifications:** Strong understanding of audit, distribution, and inventory control procedures required. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook is essential. Proven problem-solving abilities, analytical skills, and excellent arithmetic skills. Strong attention to detail, follow-through skills, and effective organizational and interpersonal skills. Ability to work both independently and as a team, with flexibility to shifting priorities. Working knowledge of WMS (Warehouse Management System) and Dematic/Invata preferred. Experience with report writing database tools is a plus. Bachelor's degree is preferred or four years of warehouse experience. Come join our team. You’re going to like it here! You will enjoy a competitive wage, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan. We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. **Posting Number** _2024-220268_ **Location** _US-NJ-Edgewater Park_ **_Address_** _4287 Route 130 S_ **_Zip Code_** _08010_ **_Additional Locations_** _US-NJ-Burlington | US-NJ-Swedesboro_ **Workplace Type** _On-Site_ **Position Type** _Regular Full-Time_ **Career Site Category** _Distribution Center_ **Position Category** _Distribution Center Management_ **Evergreen** _No_ **Min** _USD $50,000.00/Annual_ **Mid** _USD $65,000.00/Annual_