About this role
Job Description
Take your career further with McLane!
The McLane team is the driving force behind our success. A diverse group of professionals, from Sales and IT to Dispatchers and Mechanics, work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. Their dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit are essential to achieving our goals and supporting other teams within the organization. As a member of our team, you'll have the chance to learn from industry leaders, develop your skills, and build lasting connections with colleagues nationwide.
The Inventory Control Manager maintains appropriate inventory levels for all products stocked at the center and determines appropriate stock levels based on historical data and future requirements.
Benefits you can count on:
- Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance
- Paid time off begins day one.
- 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
- Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!
What you'll do as an Inventory Control Manager
- Maintain accurate records on all product inventoried at the center, monitoring rotation/transfer of stock while avoiding shortages, out-of-stock items, and obsolete items.
- Monitor inbound item master and make changes to reflect correct locations for product and set-up locations for new product.
- complete cycle counts and investigations of inventory gains and losses.
- Train and certify all warehouse management, inventory control, and warehouse and driver associates on proper inventory procedures (i.e. Inventory Integrity Procedures).
- Achieve savings in cost of inventory by working with vendors to obtain the best overall pricing on local products and inbound transportation; collect credits/debits from vendors for redelivery of out-of-stock products.
- Complete all required reports accurately and on time.
- Serve as the primary center contact for corporate and vendors relating to purchasing (i.e. code dates).
- have product knowledge: frozen, non-food, perishable, and dairy products.
- Have math aptitude to develop a cost line and experience with 10 key calculator.
- Be able to write interdepartmental memos and customer correspondence.
- Must have good communication skills; defining problems, establishing facts, answering questions and positive resolve ability.
- Other duties may be assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
A teammate in this position must
- Have 4-5 years work experience, preferably in food serve industry.
- Have experience in warehouse/distribution and 2-3 years with inventory control procedures.
- Have experience on AS 400 Mainframe, Excel, Microsoft Word, and Access programs, or similar programs is preferred.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- The environment encompasses all areas of a Distribution Center.
- This position may require work in hot and cold temperature extremes and exposure to dust, dirt, fumes, noise, potentially harmful chemicals, solvents and components, and working in close to proximity to other teammates.
- Be Flexible with working different schedules.
Fit the following? We want you here!
- Teamwork oriented
- Organized
- Problem solver
- Detailed
Our roadmap. Our story.
We've been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of team members for 130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the restaurant, retail, and e-commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry-defining moves by embracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing team member training, and emphasizing our people-centered culture.
Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
For our complete EEO and Pay Transparency statement, please visit https://www.mclaneco.com/legal/employment/