Manager I Inventory

Lead Inventory Excellence. Develop People. Drive Results.

Your Impact

• Operational Leadership
• Oversee day-to-day inventory operations, ensuring production, accuracy, and service standards are consistently met.
• Lead a team of supervisors responsible for inventory execution and associate performance.
• Align staffing and schedules with inbound and outbound volume demands.
• Partner closely with Transportation, Shipping, and campus departments to ensure seamless inventory flow across the operation.
• Serve as a key operational leader under the direction of the Campus Manager.
• People Leadership & Development
• Build, coach, and inspire a high-performing inventory team.
• Lead hiring, onboarding, training, and development of supervisors and associates.
• Drive performance through clear expectations, regular feedback, coaching, and accountability.
• Act as a mentor and coach for supervisor trainees progressing through the DLOT curriculum.
• Conduct departmental meetings to reinforce priorities, performance, and company values.
• Safety, Quality & Accountability
• Champion a culture of safety and accountability, minimizing accidents and injuries through proactive leadership.
• Hold teams accountable for delivering the highest-quality product to retail partners and customers.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and operational standards.
• Continuous Improvement & Lean Leadership
• Act as a change agent, leading lean education, adoption, and sustainability within assigned operations.
• Identify and eliminate waste, inefficiencies, and non-value-added activities.
• Drive improvements that enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improve the working environment.
• Foster a continuous improvement mindset by engaging associates in idea generation and solution implementation.
• Performance, Reporting & Financial Stewardship
• Manage labor costs while improving productivity and operational performance.
• Develop, implement, and deliver against budget and operational goals.
• Provide accurate reporting and insights to the Campus Manager and leadership team.
• Recommend and implement process and procedural improvements that maximize efficiency and throughput.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong ability to communicate business priorities in a way that aligns and motivates associates
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to implement practical solutions
• Proven leadership skills with a focus on associate engagement, morale, and performance
• Excellent written, verbal, and customer service communication skills
• Flexibility to work all shifts and weekends as business needs require
• High school diploma or equivalent (college degree or equivalent experience preferred)
• Powered industrial equipment certification (where applicable)

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5 years of management experience
• Experience in a distribution or warehouse environment
• Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and supporting tools (RF, voice selection)
• Basic understanding of business and financial reporting