Inventory Manager - Food Grade Focus

At Kenco Logistics, you’re more than just a team member—you’re part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and a strong commitment to its people. As one of the leading 3PL providers in the U.S., Kenco offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where your ideas matter and your growth is a priority. With a focus on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, Kenco empowers employees to make a real impact in the supply chain industry while building rewarding careers. Join a company where your contributions help move the world forward—one shipment at a time.

About the Position

The inventory manager directs and coordinates activities of the Inventory department of our food-grade logistics operation by performing the following duties personally or through direct reports:  reporting inventory performance, managing life-cycle of food products across operation, coaching & developing associates, and managing customer relationship.

Functions

• Maintain the Inventory Control Plan & monitor control measures

• Review weekly adjustments and cycle bin moves

• Research discrepancies via root cause analysis

• Monitor & respond to cycle counting reports.

• Ensure accuracy and consistency of daily operational reports 

• Work Instruction and Standard Work maintenance and approval
• Make sure equipment availability is optimal (repairs, missing, etc)

• Maintains departmental staffing at appropriate levels

• Using performance management to set goals and objectives for all direct reports, and performing quarterly reviews.

• Develop a Safety First – Lean Culture which focuses on Continuous Improvement.

• Work closely with the customer, developing a strong partnership.

• Conducts weekly Inventory Control meetings with the leadership team.

• Execute the cycle count program as it relates to the Physical Inventory Exemption program
• Assists as needed in reprofiling projects

• Delegates duties to subordinate managers and supervisors
• Implements plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals

• Works as a team player

• Mentors personnel on management/leadership skills to foster an environment conducive to teambuilding

• Works to achieve harmonic balance within highly diversified workforce

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in management, logistics, or engineering from four-year college or university; seven- to ten-years’ experience in logistics or manufacturing management; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Proficient skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Previous experience in 3rd party logistics food-grade operation 

• Six Sigma & Lean experience leading Continuous Improvement efforts across operations daily
• Knowledge of advanced distribution/WMS systems such as SAP & EWM
• Proven experience managing and leading a team of front line warehouse associates

• Strong verbal communications skills

• Safety leadership experience

Competencies

• Business Acumen - Knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting his/her business and organization.

• Communicate for Impact - Devoting the time and resources necessary to communicate the strategic vision, direction, priorities, and progress of the team for which you are responsible.

• Leading People - Ability to develop and implement strategies to maximize employee performance and foster employee engagement in meeting the organization's strategy.

• Managing Transitions / Change Management - Effectively plans, manages and communicates changes in processes with appropriate stakeholders.

• Relationship Management - Building and maintaining relationships with internal partners to successfully complete projects and organizational objectives. 

• Strategic Agility - Gains perspective and balances the pressure between daily tasks and strategic actions that impact the long-term viability of the organization. 

Travel Requirements

• This position is expected to travel approximately ​25% or less​.

• ​​A passport is not required, but recommended.​

The approximate pay range for this job is:

$83,380.00 - $125,180.00

Benefits offered:
 

• Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accounts

• Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Basic Life and Supplemental Life

• Short Term and Long Term Disability

• Paid Parental Leave

• 401(k)

• Paid Time Off approximately 2  weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)

• Employer Paid Holidays- 10 days

Kenco strives to provide a supportive, professional environment for all employees. As a part of Kenco, we expect our team to uphold our three key pillars: be honest, serve, and get better. Each should strive for operational excellence, pursue innovation, and want to grow with our company.
 
Kenco Group is an Equal-Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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