Inventory Control Manager

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Shift Hours: Monday-Friday 6AM-complete Please note, flexibility in schedule will be required based on business needs, this can include working different hours or days. Location: This position is located onsite at our facility in Brooks, KY. There is no option for remote or hybrid work.   This role is supporting our AmerisourceBergen business, which offers supply chain services to healthcare providers and health systems in the United States.    Under general supervision of the Director of Operations, responsible for   maintaining   all records   relative   to the Distribution Center’s inventory and ensuring proper inventory levels to meet customer needs. Oversees the control of inventory by providing communication on inventory issues between Customer Service, Inventory Control, Management, Receiving, Suppliers, other Distribution   Centers   and Procurement. Manages inventory in a facility exceeding   $2 billion   in annual revenue,   PkMS   or advanced warehouse distribution technology, more than 500 primary   customers   and exceeding 50,000 lines per day. This position is categorized as compliance critical and, as such, requires and is assigned specific responsibility for ensuring continual and proper compliance with all division, corporate and regulatory requirements.   Maintains integrity of   the physical   inventory by location.   Analyzes and   monitors   the financial and operational impact of inventory adjustments.   Establishes and manages cycle count programs to   maintain   inventory balance.   Researches   transaction history to   determine   the source of inventory variances and order filling errors.   Researches   potential quantity variances as   identified   by accounts payable.   Generates   active locations for   new items .   Recommends merchandise movement based on velocity report.   Executes inventory transfers and reassigns active locations resulting from   SlotInfo   analysis.   Ensures   compliance with corporate shelf-life policies.   Supports compliance with all   appropriate policies , procedures, safety   rules   and DEA regulations.   Ensures proper classification and storage of inventory.   Effectively queries inventory and all order-related transaction history.   Establishes and   maintains   positive working relationships with Distribution Center associates.   Responsible for motivating and managing the activities of the Inventory Control Clerks.   Responsible for the   selection ,   training   and performance management of the Inventory Control Clerks.   Performs related duties as assigned.

Requires broad training in fields such as business administration, accountancy, sales, marketing, computer   sciences   or similar vocations   generally obtained   through completion of a   four year   bachelor's degree program or equivalent combination of experience and education.   Work Experience:   Normally requires a minimum of four (4) years   directly related   and progressively responsible experience, including two (2) years at a supervisory level.   Skills and Knowledge:   Detailed understanding of all warehouse practices and procedures   Comprehensive understanding of   PkMS   transaction history and product flow   Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing   Strong interpersonal skills   Strong organizational skills; attention to detail   Strong analytical skills   Ability to implement processes resulting in satisfactory audit practices   Strong   decision making   skills   Excellent   problem