Distribution Center Inventory Manager

Overview
What We Stand For

Established in 1978, The Container Store has grown to be the leading specialty retailer of storage and organization products in the United States and the only national retailer solely devoted to the category. We provide creative, multifunctional, customizable storage and organization solutions that help our customers save time, save space and improve the quality of their lives. We foster a culture built around our Foundation Principles, which define how we approach our relationships with our employees, vendors, customers and communities and influence every aspect of our business.

Responsibilities

The Distribution Inventory Systems Manager position is responsible for achieving the operational and financial objectives for the Distribution Center, ensuring a cost-effective operation, as well as efficient utilization of the facility. This position is responsible for the accurate reflection of inventory within the Distribution Center along with the successful deployment of tasks utilizing the warehouse management system. Working closely with the distribution leadership team, this position oversees and directs the Custom Order Fulfillment, Inventory Control and System Planning teams while working closely with Stores, Buying, Merchandising and Accounting. This is a full-time, on-site, salaried, exempt position at our Aberdeen, MD facility.

• Drives the vision and work to support the high growth rate of our Distribution Center and Custom Order Fulfillment Department
• Collaborates with Business Solutions, Customer Solutions, Transportation, Supply Chain Analytics, and Visual Sales teams on custom order business
• Makes strategic and effective decisions in the best interest of our customers and our company, taking care to objectively process information
• Directs and evaluates the flow of work for the off-desk Inventory Coordinators and System Planners including accuracy initiatives and research, order allocation/task creation, managing replenishment flow along with managing special order flow to our stores
• Oversees trouble shooting and coordination of multiple tasks associated to product cycle counting, processing merchandise and supply requests for the corporate office, managing product holds, direct to customer orders, launching of the store replenishment workload and the reprioritizing of tasks
• Assists multiple areas throughout the company to resolve inventory issues/discrepancies, manage special requests related to inventory flow to stores, and provide research and data as necessary to support inventory adjustments
• Ensures internal audit and cycle counting requirements are met annually
• Provides guidance and support to all distribution center departments
• Leads, coaches, trains and manages the values and attitudes of all distribution employees by managing behavior, actions and performance through proper communication and follow-up
• Conducts timely and objective performance reviews of direct reports
• Manages corrective/disciplinary action when necessary in collaboration with distribution leadership and Human Resource Department.

The Benefits of Working Here

Our benefits exemplify our commitment to ensuring employees and their families are well taken care of, safe and secure. Some of our benefits include:

• Competitive Pay, Pay Range $85,000 - 110,000 depending on experience
• Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
• Discount: 50% on Elfa, 40% on Merchandise and Gift Cards, 30% on Installation
• Paid Time Off plus Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee First Fund: providing grants to employees experiencing unforeseen emergencies

Qualifications
What You Bring To Us

• College degree preferred with a concentration in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management
• 3-5 years of distribution management experience required
• Working knowledge of Warehouse Management and Labor Management Systems required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, and Word are a must
• Data interpretation skills with ability to recommend solutions
• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment
• Ability to travel 10% a year, based on the business needs
• Experience managing others including career development, directing and evaluating work
• Committed to working scheduled hours and has the flexibility to work a varied schedule and additional hours based on changing business needs
• Knowledge of industry business and passion for following trends in the industry
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, at all levels within and outside the organization
• Ability to quickly separate the mission-critical tasks from the lower priority tasks; focuses on the most value-added projects of the day or week
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to successfully manage multiple projects at once
• Must be at least 18 years of age

The Container Store promotes a smoke-free, drug-free environment.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with the

Americans with Disabilities Act

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