Who We Are
Originally founded in Silicon Valley in 1952, we’ve been a private, family owned and operated business since 1969. We are humbled by the long-term relationships with our customers, earned through the packaging solutions we offer, including design, engineering, testing, manufacturing, and fulfillment of custom and stock packaging
Your Role
Inventory Control Manager
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, and Holiday Pay
As an Inventory Control Manager with us, you'll be hands-on, with heavy emphasis on leading inventory and controlling the activities that relate to inventory and tool management
What You’ll Be Doing
Essential Functions
Inventory Control

• Handle all aspects of inventory movement of materials and tools, including stocking, re-stocking, and accounting for every item in the warehouse.
• Ensures standard inventory movement / control protocol and best practices are exercised throughout the operational workflow
• Compile and maintain records of the quantity, type, and value of the inventory on hand.
• Act as SME of inventory control / management with the organization through new business integrations or divestment
• Drives monthly and year-end inventory cycle counts / Physical Inventory, inventory variance / reconciliation activities, and reports performance results.
• Responsible for reconciling warehouse OH balance discrepancies between WMS and Customer system.
• Coordinates inventory requirements and procurement details with the division’s Operations Manager or other management, depending on site.
• Track the transportation and distribution of tool and material inventory.
• Ensures proper approval levels are obtained and documented against varying levels of inventory adjustments.
• Proper documentation is archived for audit / compliance purposes.
• Oversees the records of all stocks and compiles evaluation reports, including daily audits.
• Evaluate general inventory best practices and provide recommendations accordingly. Such areas may include: Proper bin / location sizing, location labeling, adjustment practices, proper inventory segments, Cycle Count / Physical Inventory program approach, aged inventory reporting and actioning, proper material flow, system adjustment protocol, reconciliation practices.

Guiding Inventory/Materials Team

• Trains and coaches supporting inventory team to ensure work is performed as per standard operating procedures.
• May require maintaining certifications or licenses in order to properly train team members in proper handling (forklift, pallet jack, etc.)
• Manages feedback about performance and job expectations to ensure respectful accountability.
• Collaborates with Warehouse Manager or other members of management in partnership with HR to resolve employee concerns.

Safe and Efficient Facility Team Member

• Address and report all equipment defects or maintenance needs to maintain safe and efficient use. Follow all procedures, policies and know the equipment before using it.
• Speak up when observing something that may be unsafe or someone performing unsafe acts.
• Efficiently perform work according to standard operating procedures.

Marginal Functions:

• Direct managerial responsibility over Inventory Control team
• May assume responsibility for additional inventory-related projects, as assigned
• Support the daily operations and task assignment of other departments, depending on site, and as-needed to cover absences.
• Occasional transportation of finished goods to other local warehouse or customer storage site via truck or van, as required by site/customer.

Education/Knowledge/Skill Requirements:
Required

• Understands basics / fundamentals of all inventory control including Cycle Counting, Physical Inventory execution, proper receiving to put-away and picking to shipping protocol, cosmetics inspection, quarantine inventory protocol, variance reconciliation and reporting, performance reporting, etc.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office suite (Excel primarily)
• Familiar with how to read and action inventory reporting
• At least 5 years’ experience in transportation, warehouse, distribution or other related environment.
• Excellent communications skills (written, verbal & listening) and interpersonal skills needed in order to interface with and influence all levels of personnel.
• Prior experience using a forklift (certified is desired) and pallet jacks
• Ability to work Monday through Friday assigned schedule, with occasional required weekends and overtime.
• Ability to push and pull up to 75 pounds and lift up to 50 pounds.

Desired

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• 5 years of experience in transportation, warehousing, and/or distribution environment desired.
• Current valid Driver’s License, if there is a need for transporting finished goods. Must also be at least 23 years of age.
• Demonstrated knowledge of inventory management and quality management.
• Must have strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize daily work and meet all internal and external deadlines.