Inventory Control Manager

About Franke

We, the Franke company with its three divisions, are a world's leading supplier of products and services for domestic kitchens, the professional foodservice systems and the convenience store sector as well as for professional coffee making. With around 60 companies, we are at home on five continents. Over 8,000 employees constantly take on new perspectives to identify opportunities and turn them into inspiring, innovative solutions for tomorrow’s demands.

The Franke Foodservice Systems division is a world-leading supplier of kitchen facilities, equipment and supplies solutions. As a full system manufacturer, distributor and program management partner, we supply global chains in the quick-service restaurant, convenience store and supermarket segments, helping to manage unit growth and upgrade their facilities.

About the job

SUMMARY 
Manages Inventory Control personnel and work processes and projects within the Warehouse. Coordinates material obsolescence handling and prevention. Plans, establishes, implements, and maintains a quality assurance program to ensure the highest possible degree of quality assurance for our internal and external customers. Provides routine reporting.

Your tasks

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES 
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining new and/or established inventory control processes, procedures, and work methods in accordance with industry standards, department and company objectives, and policies and requirements 
• Managing and coordinating regular cycle counts and cycle counters 
• Coordinating material obsolescence handling and prevention with other departments 
• Maintaining communication and coordinating with the appropriate person(s) and/or department(s) to continuously improve inventory accuracy and maintain awareness of current activities and issues 
• Managing, preparing, and conducting physical inventories 
• Compiling KPI’s on operational performance and Warehouse productivity 
• Working to improve operational performance by managing the slotting of parts in the Warehouse 
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining new and/or established quality assurance processes, procedures, and work methods in accordance with industry standards, department and company objectives, and policies and requirements 
• Maintaining quality assurance records 
• Taking corrective action as required in maintaining the above 
• Coordinates, with Human Resources, all aspects of employee relations including but not limited to, employee interviewing, hiring, coaching, counseling, disciplinary action, complaints, scheduling, training and development, etc. 
• Reliable attendance is required 
• Other duties as assigned 
• Ability to travel 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. 
• Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. 
• Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, regulations, and strategies to promote a safe environment. 
• Intermediate Language Skills - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. 
• Intermediate Mathematical Skills - Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.  
• High Reasoning Skills - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.  
• Computer Skills - MS Word, MS Excel, PBS, ADP 
• Other Abilities - Ability to perform root-cause analysis on quality related issues and effect positive corrective actions

Requirements

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE  
• BS/BA degree (Experience may substitute for Education) 
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in warehouse or inventory control environment 
• Forklift certification as needed 
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 
• Directly supervises staff 
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• Subject to inside environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions 
• Loud Noise 
• Mechanical Hazards 
• Electrical Hazards 
• Dusts 

What we offer you

• Comprehensive benefits package (Health, Vision, Dental, and More) starting day 1
• Free life insurance
• 401k match up to 4%
• Paid time off and 11 holidays.

Contact details

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