Inventory Control Manager at Advance Auto Parts

La Vergne, Tennessee, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Automotive, Retail, Distribution, LogisticsIndustries

Requirements

3 to 5 years prior leadership experience in a Supply Chain/Distribution Management related field with an emphasis on analytics

Responsibilities

Directly responsible for the overall direction and coordination of the department with approximately 20 Team Members
Owns Inventory Control Assessment: Oversees daily, weekly, and monthly cycle counts and audits; ensures regulatory compliance and adherence to distribution center processes and standards
Socializes reasons for defects at distribution center level (e.g., top reasons for defects by area, department, or associate) with Distribution Center Operations Managers and General Manager on a weekly basis to discuss adjustment information and cycle count information
Presents recommendations to Distribution Center management to inform and update on operational objectives
Owns Quality Assurance Assessment: Consolidates top reasons for quality issues at a Distribution Center; socializes reports and quality control updates with Distribution Center Operations Managers to determine resolution process
Reviews results of supplier performance reviews and suggests improvements; develops suggestions for audit cycle improvements
Owns Data Analysis and Reporting: Manages in-depth, ongoing analyses to track inventory movement and performance and perform quality measurement
Identifies inefficiencies and root cause drivers of performance and quality issues; demonstrates insight into enterprise-wide inventory and quality control management initiatives and clarifies/operationalizes key performance indicators for inclusion in dashboards
Reviews performance trends and patterns; escalates issues that cannot be immediately resolved
Develops complex remedial plans based on root cause drivers to mitigate causes of defects and determine best approach to manage inventory flow and quality
Determines appropriate course of action for inventory and quality control remedial plans through assigning work and raising tickets to the appropriate resources (via understanding of all departments' roles and responsibilities)
Leads the strategic profile of the Distribution Centers (DC) Stock Keeping Units (SKUs); ensures SKU profile adheres to vendor centricity while positioning inventory slots to ensure safe picking, customer accuracy, and optimizing efficiency for the DC
Meets with General Manager and Team Manager on a regular cadence to discuss and review work methods, procedures, and controls, and staffing to achieve accurate and timely movement of product and recommend alternative solutions as needed
Helps/ensures maintaining SOX compliance
Ensures the right inventory in the right place to service the customer
Manages inventory to budget; reduces and eliminates shrink
Owns inventory health
Ensures audits are complete and accurate and processes are being followed
Foundation to driving location fill rate
Works closely with Replenishment
Makes daily decisions around ROI and labor investment
Manages what products go where and why (promotes safety)
Acts as liaison with larger Inventory Team/Vendor reliability
Keeps team on track for period, quarter, etc.; balances out activities
SPOC for each function – internal and external customers; information cascade; daily updates to GM
Dedicated full-time to Inventory Manager role; no other function responsibilities
Provides customer service oversight
Direct accountability over building inventory ($30MM-$50MM)
Dotted line to Corp Inventory Team
Flows to off shift as needed to eliminate barriers or solve problems
Manages inventory, including maintaining records, invoices, and inventory accuracy
Responsible for continuous stream of talent to sustain organization's growth and improve operations by attracting, retaining, and developing team members

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Inventory ManagementCycle CountsAuditsData AnalysisReportingQuality AssuranceRoot Cause AnalysisKPI DashboardsRegulatory ComplianceSupplier PerformanceTeam Leadership

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a full-time position?

Yes, this is a full-time employment opportunity.

How many team members does this role manage?

The role involves direct responsibility for approximately 20 team members.

What are the key responsibilities of the Inventory Control Manager?

Key duties include owning inventory control assessments like cycle counts and audits, quality assurance assessments, data analysis and reporting, leading SKU profiles, and ensuring SOX compliance.

What skills are needed for this Inventory Control Manager role?

Required skills include inventory management, data analysis, quality assurance, leadership of a team of about 20, regulatory compliance, and root cause analysis.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

Strong candidates have experience in inventory control, leading teams, conducting cycle counts and audits, performing data analysis to identify inefficiencies, and collaborating with distribution center management.