What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory/Traffic Control Manager position at Western & Southern Financial Group?
Overview
Manages and controls activities of the Inventory & Traffic Control and Mail Production functions that include inventory management, warehousing/traffic and fulfillment management, shipping and receiving, and mail inserting. Acts independently with minimal supervision and makes significantly complex decisions. Escalates issues to director when appropriate and updates director on a regular basis.
Responsibilities
What you will do:
- Inventory Management Responsibilities: Manages the Automated Inventory Management System (P ). Works with director to plan, organize and execute an inventory system training program. Assists in establishing policies and appropriate monitoring processes. Researches and resolves inventory and/or system problems as reviewing the performance of inventory store keeping units (SKUs). Provides system-generated progress reports. Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes and work cooperatively to provide quality customer service. Manages the pulling of materials from inventory for traffic and fulfillment management production. Manages the disposition of inventory SKUs for adjustments, overages, shortages and scrap. Assists in development and implementation of savings and costs avoidance strategies to minimize inventory asset carrying costs.
- Traffic & Fulfillment Management Responsibilities: Manages the Automated Traffic & Fulfillment Management System (P ). Directs the Company's transport of fulfillment orders/shipments. Manages the performance and evaluation of suppliers used for transport. Examines claims for loss or damage and approves for processing. Maintains work files for the traffic management process (packing slips, receiving/inspection reports, bills offloading, etc.). Assists in working with suppliers in the expediting process. Manages the receiving and the movement of incoming materials to inventory.Manages the handling of raw materials to maintain appropriate flow through production and general business areas. Performs coordination of company delivery and inspection disputes. Assists in Supply Chain Management Procurement: Provides input to purchasing agents and/or associate buyers when conducting formal Request for Quotation/Request for Information (RFQ/RFI) solicitations for specified products and services pertaining to raw material and supply chain management requirements only (paper, envelopes, continuous cut forms, checks, shipping and packing materials, overnight shipping and MRO products).
- Management Responsibilities: Manages Mail Production and Inventory & Traffic Control associates by establishing work assignments, schedules and approval of time allocated. Recruits, hires, trains and develops staff. Provides directions to and development of associates through daily coaching, the administration of the Performance Management Program and creation and implementation of development plans.
- Budget Management: Manages the inventory/traffic management operating budget with chargeback stipulations (approximately $250,000).
- Other Duties: Assists with implementing supply chain management strategies (inventory management and warehousing/ traffic and fulfillment management/shipping and receiving) and action plans and other supply chain management projects as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree In business administration, supply chain management (inventory management and warehousing/traffic and fulfillment management/shipping and receiving) or commensurate selection criteria experience. - Required
- Demonstrated experience leading and motivating teams in situations associated with high volumes of work and/or customer demands. Must possess strong coaching and feedback skills. - Required
- Demonstrated experience identifying problems arising from employee relations issues, customers, policy/procedural changes, etc., and provides effective recommendations to resolve. - Required
- Proven experience in the supply chain management industry demonstrated by a thorough knowledge of inventory management and traffic management principles. - Required
- Demonstrated experience setting professional goals and successfully implementing and achieving these goals. - Required
- Proven ability to compute normal mathematical calculations (ratios and averages). -
- Proven research/analytical capabilities. -
- Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate with all levels of management. Possesses and displays excellent verbal/written communication skills with the ability to convey information to internal and external customers in a clear, focused and concise manner. This would include strong telephone communication and effective presentation skills. -
- Demonstrated ability to receive, organize and coordinate multiple projects/assignments simultaneously and completing assigned tasks accurately and on a timely basis, while maintaining a calm and professional demeanor. Provide examples of handling difficult situations effectively while maintaining high volumes of work. -
- Demonstrated attention to detail with excellent organization skills. -
- Demonstrated can-do attitude and experience effectively handling customers with excellent service. -
- Demonstrated strong team orientation and excellent interpersonal skills while interacting in a team atmosphere. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers, internal team members and customers. Exhibits the ability to coach associates in the supply chain management (inventory management and warehousing/traffic and fulfillment management/shipping and receiving) profession. -
- Working knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing applications, e-mail and familiarity with a standard automated procurement and/or supply chain management system (PeopleSoft, P , Lawson, or Computer Associates). -
- Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) Procurement and/or supply chain management certification is desired (CPP - Certified Purchasing Professional), or achievement of such certification within one year (inventory management certifications are also applicable). within 1 Year - Preferred
Work Setting/Position Demands:
- This position works primarily in inside environment conditions. Frequent exposure to noise, dirt, odors, temperature. Demonstrated ability to walk (frequent) stand (frequent), stoop (occasional), reach (frequent), bend (frequent), kneel (occasional), crouch (occasional), applicable), push, climb (occasional) and lift a maximum of 50 lbs. unassisted. Position is required to remain in a continuously stationary position (sitting or standing) for long periods of time.
- a. Push / Pull
- i. 12lbs or less - Frequent
- ii. 13 - 25 lbs. - Frequent
- iii. 26 - 40 lbs. - Occasional
- iv. 41 - 100 lbs. - Occasional
- v. Over 100 lbs. - Occasional
- b. Lift / Carry
- i. 12lbs or less - Frequent
- ii. 13 - 25 lbs. - Frequent
- iii. 26 - 40 lbs. - Occasional
- Requires the ability to verbally communicate and exchange accurate information to customers and associates on a regular basis (frequent).
- Requires visual acuity to read and interpret a variety of correspondence, procedures, reports and forms via paper and electronic documents, visual inspection involving small defects; small parts, and/or operation of machinery (including inspection); using measurement devices continuously. Visual acuity is required to determine accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned. (frequent)
- Requires the ability to prepare written correspondence, reports and forms using prescribed formats and conforming to rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style on a regular basis. (frequent / occasional depending on position)
- Requires the ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. (frequent)
- Ability to make substantial repetitive movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, fingers, arms, shoulders, hips and waist.(frequent)
- Extended hours required during peak workloads or special projects/events.
Travel Requirements:
- None
Salary : $250,000
