Inventory Control Manager

About The Role

The Inventory Controls Manager supports the Americas supply chain operations. This role is key in supporting optimal inventory levels. Key priorities include: managing the inventory controls team, working with third party logistics providers (3PL) to manage the inventory reconciliation process, supporting month-end-close process, defining the overall strategy, and setting standards of physical inventory audits.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Oversee transaction recording for all inventory movements.
• Ensure inventory levels in SAP are accurate by identifying, researching, analyzing, and resolving discrepancies.
• Support the month-end-close process by completing various inventory reports and analyses.
• Collaborate cross functionally to identify, evaluate, and implement initiatives.
• Provide internal and external auditors with all required documentation.
• Manage the retailer return process. Ensure credits are issued accurately and timely.
• Guide the team in analyzing and researching issues to ensure quick resolution.
• Analyze returns to identify trends/issues, evaluate the data and issue reporting to senior leadership.
• Establish, maintain, and manage inventory movement processes with third party logistics providers.
• Manage relationships with 3PL warehouses across the Americas, while developing and driving best practices in warehouses.
• Support refurbishment operations via inventory transaction management, process improvement and engaged partnership
• Effectively communicate expectations and needs to maintain accurate inventory levels.
• Determine proper processes for non-standard transactions, clearly defining and communicating requirements.
• Own the annual physical inventory count, including developing work instructions, analyzing results, and reporting to senior leadership, per Dyson's internal policies.
• Strategically lead the inventory function and drive continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate strong reporting and analytical skills, including publishing a monthly dashboard of Inventory KPI's to senior leadership.
• Work with system teams to modify and advance SAP functionality, minimizing manual interventions.
• Be adaptable and relish the opportunity to pick up new activities that fall broadly in the purpose of the role.
• Support Supply Chain special projects, such as RFP's, warehouse moves, retail specific kitting projects, etc.
• Be a detail oriented, analytical thinker who can thrive in a fast paced environment.
• Inspire, actively manage, and lead the inventory team.

About you

• 7+ years of experience in inventory experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a CPG company.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, operations management, or supply chain or similar required.
• Experience in SAP.
• Prior experience in month-end-close.
• Strong working knowledge of Supply Chain processes.
• Strong communication skills to effectively liaise with 3PLs, Managed Services and other external partners.
• Solutions oriented individual who can provide solutions to minimize impact and deliver results.
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Understanding of the end-to-end product flow inside a warehouse.
• Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities effectively.
• Demonstrate strong follow-through capabilities.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with all levels of the organization.
• Sense of urgency and the ability to meet deadlines.

Address: 1330 W Fulton Market Fl 5, Chicago, IL 60607

Compensation

$109,600 - $137,000 annually + bonus opportunity

Benefits

At Dyson, how we reward you is linked to our high-performance culture. But it's about more than salary and bonus. Through a package of financial, lifestyle and health benefits, we support whatever stage of life you're in and the moments that matter.

Financial Benefits

• 401K with up to a 4% match
• Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• Flexible Savings Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)

Lifestyle Benefits

• Competitive Paid Time Off Benefits including Separate Holiday, Sick, and Vacation Time
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefits (applicable areas only)
• Generous Child Care Leave Program
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dyson Product Discounts

Health Benefits

• Multi-Level Healthcare Coverage Options
• Vision & Dental Coverage
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability