Inventory Specialist, Replenishment

About the role

Manage inventory levels for assigned food, paper, cleaning supplies, etc. within Blue Line Distribution Center.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate inventory levels and forecast usage for all products in assigned categories and/or distribution centers.
• Analyze inventory trends and identify ways to reduce costs associated with transporting and storing inventory, while maintaining high levels of customer service.
• Advise department managers on low turnover and inactive products or unusual inventory trends.
• Decide on appropriate amounts of product to order and place purchase orders with suppliers to replenish inventory as needed, while holding inventory levels to goals set by the Company.
• Assist distribution centers in minimizing product spoilage due to shelf-life and ordering problems.
• Maintain item database in the ERP system and ensure orders are acknowledged.
• Participate in phasing in and out items as requested, while working to build accurate models for projections, pack size, and lead times.
• Partner with supply chain, DC directors, and operations/management to generate appropriate solutions to problems, and identify solutions when out of stock, shelf-life, supplier minimum quantity requirements, and overstock issues arise.
• Collaborate with the international team and distributors to enter orders when necessary, assist in solving logistical issues between suppliers and international markets, and be aware of LTOs, tests, and new menu items that impact demand from international markets.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and college level coursework or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in inventory management or a related field.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including advanced Excel skills and strong mathematical aptitude.
• Excellent record of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to establish ongoing relationships with vendors and utilize vendors as needed to ensure available quantities of supplies are in the warehouse.
• Good verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of audiences.
• Evidence of ability to plan and prioritize work, handling multiple issues at once.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials and Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management or related field (preferred).

Skills

• Inventory management
• Microsoft Excel
• Mathematical aptitude
• Communication skills
• Problem-solving skills

Benefits

• State-of-the-art building with a modern-day, open environment in the heart of The District Detroit.
• Colleague fitness center, work café, and an outdoor patio with grills.
• Over 60 different meeting spaces to promote a collaborative environment.
• Hybrid schedule.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

Hybrid