Job Description
Abacus is looking to hire an Inventory Control Manager in the Southaven, MS/ Memphis, TN area.
The Inventory Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing all inventory-related activities in the DC to ensure accurate records and efficient inventory operations. This role plays a critical part in developing an accurate and accountable work environment managing the cycle count and replenishment teams.
Responsibilities
- Ensure inventory accuracy through system controls, audits, and collaboration amongst operations while overseeing cycle count, reconciliation, and physical inventory functions.
- Monitor and track inventory transactions using WMS (receipts, movements, transfers, shipments, returns), Provide root cause analysis for variances and recommend corrective actions.
- Develop and manage replenishment strategies to maintain optimal stock levels in pick locations and ensure 100% order fulfilment within the cut-off window.
- Analyze demand, historical sales, seasonality and promotions to efficiently slot SKUs in pick locations to optimize pick path / mission time and replenishment frequency.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, audits, and regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, FLA, WRAP).
- Develop, supervise and lead multiple cross-functional teams within the operation.
- Manage data integrity in warehouse management system (WMS); configurations and basic setup.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, logistics, or related field preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in inventory management or supply chain operations, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of inventory control and replenishment procedures and best practices.
- Proficiency in WMS and ERP systems.
- Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PPT, etc.)
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with internal teams, external partners, and suppliers.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions to optimize operations.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop cross-functional teams
- Bi-lingual preferred
