Job Description

Our client, a global consumer product company is seeking an Inventory Control Manager to join their dynamic and growing team.

Responsibilities

• Leads and manage the inventory department and serves as key member of the management team and influences sales, sourcing, planning and logistics.
• Actively communicates with overseas suppliers to meet delivery date and arrange freights, custom, and delivery to the warehouse.
• Establish, improve inventory system including software inventory system to minimize human errors.
• Manage and decrease inbound cost such as freight cost, custom, and truck delivery.
• Tracking of pending orders to assure the delivery date without partial shipment.
• Identifies, develops, documents, changes and/or implements best practices in Supply Chain processes; leveraging existing intellectual capital and developing innovative concepts/methodologies for addressing/approaching major strategic issues.
• Periodical evaluation of few staffs.

The ideal candidate possesses the following qualifications:

• Bachelor degree required preferably in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Research/Management or other related discipline
• Import & Export industry experience is preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience with proven record of effective demand planning, inventory management, distribution, logistics and transportation in the retail/distribution industry
• Strong quantitative analytical skills, business acumen and insight; with the ability to understand and synthesize data from various sources, work around data limitations, and form impactful judgments and insights Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
• Understanding of best-in-class planning processes with the ability to interpret complex data, leverage information for business decision-making, and develop/translate data into actionable recommendations
• Exceptional communication, influencing and leadership skills in order to directly influence and lead cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects and deadlines while maintaining a high degree of accuracy in outputs
• Excellent problem-solving, trouble-shooting, and project management skills/capabilities
• Working knowledge of forecasting & modeling techniques and demand planning applications including demonstrated advanced proficiency with financial modeling concepts and tools such as those in the Microsoft Office suite
• Proficient in SAP or other ERP system.
• Solid presentation and written communication skills

Compensation is based on experience.