Inventory Traffic Coordinator
MISA Imports Inc. · Dallas, TX · 2 days ago
ManagementFull-time
About the role
MISA Imports is seeking an experienced Inventory Manager to oversee inventory movement and lifecycle tracking across our national distribution network, with a primary focus on inventory at our Dallas headquarters.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain real-time visibility into inventory levels, locations, and status across all branch and warehouse locations (CA, WA, AZ, TX, CO, WI, IL, LA, NY, DC, FL, and Bordeaux), with particular attention to HQ inventory in Dallas.
- Monitor inventory aging, slow-moving stock, and allocation status; flag risks proactively.
- Ensure inventory data integrity within NetSuite.
- Plan and coordinate inventory transfers between branches, warehouses, and third-party logistics providers based on demand, allocation, and replenishment needs.
- Track shipments end-to-end — from producer/import receipt, through intercompany transfers, to final delivery.
- Coordinate with logistics to plan around delays and disruptions.
- Partner with sales and forecasting teams supporting customer programs to ensure supply commitments are met.
- Own the process of confirming that inventory shipped to distributors, retail partners, or direct customers is ultimately received and accepted by the end customer.
- Work with sales, marketing, and delivery/route teams to track shipments through to final acceptance.
Reporting
- Produce regular inventory reports and KPIs (fill rate, inventory turns, shrinkage, on-time delivery) for the COO and other Senior Leadership.
Process Improvement
- Identify and implement process improvements to reduce shrinkage, improve turn rates, and increase forecasting accuracy.
- Support system enhancements and integrations related to inventory management within NetSuite.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in inventory management, warehouse operations, or supply chain roles, ideally within beverage alcohol, food/beverage distribution, or another regulated consumer goods industry.
- Experience with ERP systems required; NetSuite experience strongly preferred.
- Strong analytical skills with experience in inventory reporting and KPI tracking.
- Excellent cross-functional communication skills — this role touches procurement, warehouse, logistics, sales, and marketing.
- Experience managing multi-location or multi-state inventory operations preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).