House of Spices is a deeply rooted brand within the food industry, leading the specialty food and ingredient category for over 40 years. Fast-forward from its start as a homegrown family business, House of Spices has become a middle-market wholesale/manufacturer which includes multiple distribution networks across the country. Although the business has and continues to expand rapidly, the brand is still family-owned and home-based out of the NYC metro area. We are looking for talented individuals to join our team-oriented culture!

HOS is looking for an Innovative and proficient Inventory Control Manager to join our team. The Inventory Control Manager will oversee Inventory at a national scale. The role will also be responsible to manage the inventory KPI to ensure goals are being met. This position reports to the Director of Operations.

Essential Functions

• Able to provide management and oversight to the inventory team
• Develop and enhance our inventory management practices and control procedures, striving for best-in-class globally and across all Businesses
• Improve our ABCD inventory management across our global network
• Evaluate our internal processes and those of our external partners to ensure continuity in processes and reporting and maintain a high rate of accuracy throughout our network
• Analyze global inventory position to anticipate issues, and opportunities, able to make recommendations based on data and findings
• Effectively develop and present global inventory plans to our COO that support our strategies, achieve our goals / KPIs, optimize our operations, and stay within our business plans
• Develop KPIs to ensure we’re measuring the right data points to drive effective decision-making
• Build and maintain working relationships with our partners to ensure compliance with our inventory requirements and managing principles which this role will implement
• Report to leadership and cross-functional teams regarding inventory levels, trends, KPIs, and procedural efficiency
• Work with our Business Systems team to ensure we are integrating our ERP with key inventory management platforms (WMS’, OMS’, TMS’) across our network
• Plan and direct our annual physical inventory and cycle counting programs in cooperation with our FP&A and Compliance teams
• Provides coaching, direction, and conducts performance reviews for employees to achieve department, company and customer results.
• Monitors operational statistics, reports trends, variances, and issues, and takes appropriate action
• Be responsible for inventory adjustments and write offs
• Ensures safe handling and proper documentation of breakage. Research and apply corrective actions for shortages, filling errors, not-on-trucks, breakage, and incorrect invoices.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, or a related field preferred.
• Proven experience in inventory management or a related role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in using inventory management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Previous corporate experience or warehouse management
• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and perform job tasks independently in an unstructured environment with limited direction
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, growing company

Travel

Ability to travel up to 50%, occasionally working evenings and weekends as needed for special assignments.

AAP/EEO Statement:

House of Spices Inc. India provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Inventory control: 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• New Hyde Park, NY 11042 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• New Hyde Park, NY 11042: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person