Warehouse Inventory Manager

• Core Responsibilities:
  • Oversee all inventory management processes to ensure high inventory accuracy, availability, and cycle count compliance.
  • Maintain alignment between system inventory (Oracle/WMS) and physical inventory through investigation and resolution of variances.
  • Monitor and correct negative inventory, lot issues, FIFO compliance, and inventory rotation.
  • Ensure proper handling of expired, obsolete, damaged, donated, and discarded inventory.
  • Manage Min/Max settings for pick locations and KCN arenas to support replenishment requirements.
• Reconciliation & Exception Management:
  • Research and resolve discrepancies related to inventory transfers, purchase orders, and delayed receipts.
  • Review open transfers and purchase orders daily to ensure timely and accurate system closure.
  • Address shipping errors and transfer discrepancies with both source and destination locations.
  • Review and submit Vendor Order Adjustments (VOA).
  • Oversee inventory returns, buybacks, and disposition processes.
• Reporting & KPIs
  • Own inventory-related KPIs including:
    • Inventory Accuracy
    • Inventory Availability / Out-of-Stocks
    • Cycle Count Compliance
    • Physical Inventory Results
    • Donate / Discard Metrics
  • Create and distribute daily out-of-stock and delayed receipt reports.
  • Analyze trends and lead corrective actions to prevent recurring inventory issues.
• Cycle Counting & Physical Inventory
  • Manage daily cycle count execution, compliance, and follow-up.
  • Lead planning, preparation, execution, and post-count reconciliation for the annual physical inventory.
  • Drive corrective actions resulting from PI and cycle count findings.
  • Coordinate cycle count timing and scope to minimize operational disruption.
• Product Transitions & Menu Management
  • Oversee all product transitions, menu changes, and new item introductions.
  • Coordinate with Purchasing, warehouse teams, onsite commissary managers, and KCN Corporate on menu issues and discrepancies.
  • Research, communicate, and resolve system or menu-related inventory problems.
• Leadership & Cross-Functional Support
  • Manage and develop inventory administrative staff responsible for replenishment, cycle counts, product transitions, and reporting.
  • Train warehouse and onsite personnel on inventory processes, best practices, and system usage.
  • Serve as the primary escalation point for inventory-related issues.
  • Partner with Operations, Purchasing, Finance, and Corporate Inventory teams to drive alignment and results.
• Compliance & Process Improvement
  • Ensure compliance with company inventory policies, procedures, and audit standards.
  • Identify inventory process gaps and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Support safety, shrink prevention, and loss reduction efforts within the warehouse.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of inventory control experience in a warehouse or distribution center environment (food & sundries preferred).
• Strong working knowledge of Oracle Inventory and Warehouse Management Systems.
• Proven experience leading teams and driving accountability.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• High level of attention to detail and operational discipline.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends during peak periods as required.
• Forklift use will be required for this position, experience preferred, will train.

Keefe offers comprehensive benefits to all regular-full time employees:

• Medical w/prescription coverage

• • Benefit Credit received when enrolled in a TKC medical plan, to help offset your benefit costs. Benefit Credit of $750 annually, will be divided evenly among your paychecks throughout the Plan Year.
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic Life and Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Voluntary benefits that can be selected to create the right package for you

Keefe also understands the importance of work life balance and planning for the future. To help with both of these, employees are eligible for:

• Paid Time Off
• Company Match for the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Weekly Pay
• We now also offer DailyPay providing you immediate access to earned wages.