Manager, Inventory Process

Pay

$80,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year

Schedule

Shift: Days – Monday through Friday

Shift time: 4:00 AM (flexible to pivot to 11:00 PM shift as needed)

Benefits

• Health, Rx, Dental, Vision
• Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time
• Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
• Holiday pay for company‑designated holidays

About the role

At KeHE, we’re obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others – and it all starts with you. As an employee‑owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we’re committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you’ll be embarking on a career that’s moving forward. When you join KeHE, you’re becoming part of a team that is a force for good.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between supply chain, transportation, and distribution center operations to identify, assess, and resolve inventory‑related issues.
• Proactively communicate upcoming inventory shifts, inbound volume changes, or promotional surges to relevant stakeholders.
• Partner with supplier management teams to drive compliance with inventory standards including GTIN barcodes, pallet configurations, and to‑hi standards.
• Identify and coordinate opportunities with suppliers to improve inbound efficiency and inventory handling accuracy.
• Lead the development and documentation of inventory management processes, including salvage guidelines and Unauthorized/Discrepant Returns (UDRs).
• Establish and communicate standardized procedures for inventory disposition across KeHE’s network to minimize shrink and maximize value recovery.
• Analyze inventory trends, root causes of discrepancies, and stock variances to uncover process gaps and drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate with data teams to create dashboards or reporting tools that support proactive inventory decision‑making.
• Lead or support initiatives aimed at reducing inventory waste, improving warehouse slotting strategies, and enhancing inventory accuracy.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for inventory process improvement projects and act as a resource for training and process documentation.
• Ensure inventory management practices adhere to internal policies, customer requirements, and external regulatory standards.
• Define and implement enterprise‑wide standards for salvage processing and disposition, including clear SOPs and accountability metrics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in inventory management, supply chain operations, or a similar role.
• At least 2 years of leadership experience.
• Experience in food distribution or consumer goods is a plus.
• Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job as described.

Skills

• Strong understanding of GTIN standards, pallet configuration (to‑hi), warehouse systems (e.g., WMS), and supply chain logistics.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage complex projects.
• Ability to manage and lead a team.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and supply chain analytics tools; familiarity with ERP/WMS platforms (e.g., SAP, Manhattan, JDA) preferred.