Assistant Inventory Control Manager
Jabil
Assistant Inventory Control Manager
Jabil
Designs and builds electronics for other brands
The work schedule for this position is Monday - Friday at is located at CVG 100
JOB SUMMARY
Manage, control and direct all inventory control, which includes receiving, stockroom, shipping, and Inventory Analysts.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Recruitment and Retention:
Recruit, interview and hire Inventory Control, Stockroom, Shipping, and Inventory Analysts.
Communicate criteria to recruiters for Inventory Control, Stockroom, Shipping and Inventory Analysts position candidates.
Coach Inventory Control staff in the interviewing/hiring process.
·Monitor team member turnover; identify key factors that can be improved; make improvements.
Employee and Team Development:
Identify individual and team strengths and development needs on an ongoing basis.
Create and/or validate training curriculum in area of responsibility.
Coach and mentor Inventory Control staff to deliver excellence to every internal and external customer.
Create and manage succession plans for Inventory Control function.
Performance Management:
Establish clear measurable goals and objectives by which to determine individual and team results (i.e. operational metrics, results against project timelines, training documentation, attendance records, knowledge of operational roles and responsibilities, personal development goals).
Solicit ongoing feedback from Workcell Manager (WCM), Business Unit Manager (BUM), peers and team member on team member’s contribution to the Workcell team. Provide ongoing coaching and counseling to team member based on feedback.
Express pride in staff and encourage them to feel good about their accomplishments.
Perform team member evaluations professionally and on time.
Drive individuals and the team to continuously improve in key operational metrics and the achievement of the organizational goals.
Coordinate activities of large teams and keep them focused on times of crises.
Ensure recognition and rewards are managed fairly and consistently in area of responsibility.
Communication:
Provide weekly communication forum for the exchange of ideas and information with the department.
Organize verbal and written ideas clearly and use an appropriate business style.
Ask questions; encourage input from staff.
Assess communication style of individual team members and adapt own communication style accordingly.
FUNCTIONAL MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Business Strategy and Direction:
Know and understand the campus strategic directions.
Define, develop and implement an Inventory Control strategy, which contributes to the campus strategic directions
Develop an understanding of the Workcell business strategy as it pertains to Inventory Control.
Provide regular updates to BUM, WCM, and Operations Manager on the execution of the strategy.
Cost Management:
Identify creative ways to reduce cost by streamlining processes and systems (i.e. modification of responsibilities or consolidation of tasks, elimination of non-value-added processes, or complete re-engineering of processes and systems).
Utilize tools to monitor departmental cost and cost trends, striving continuously to improve value.
Provide feedback to peers (BUMs, WCMs, Functional Managers (FMs) on cost and cost trends.
TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Drive continuous improvement through trend reporting analysis and metrics management.
Assess the adequacy of data gathering methods utilized by the workcells.
Assure that procedures and work instructions are efficient and not redundant.
Offer new ideas and suggestions for improvement. Identify and implement new practices and processes
Demonstrate a commitment to customer service; anticipate, meet, and exceed expectations by solving problems quickly and effectively; making customer issues a priority.
Facilitate any physical inventories as necessary.
Establish new measurement systems if/where possible.
Exchange knowledge and information with other Jabil facilities to ensure best practices are shared throughout the Jabil organization.
Ensure 100% adherence to all company policies and procedures (i.e. Health and Safety, Quality).
Ensure all sensitive and confidential information is handled appropriately.
Read, analyze, interpret and communicate regarding common scientific and/or technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors
Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor.
Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.
May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
Ability to read, analyze, interpret and communicate regarding common scientific and/or technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Advanced PC skills, including training and knowledge of Jabil’s software packages.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Strong knowledge of global and regional logistics operations and industry.
Strong proficiency in determining logistics requirements to enable company’s business goals and objectives with ability to devise and implement strategy to achieve targets.
Strong financial and analytical ability. Proficiency in managing business analytics to determine optimum company footprint.
Strong knowledge of international direct and indirect taxes as well as global customs regimes.
Proven track record of successful change management accomplishments, implementing and management continuous productivity and cost reduction programs.
Strong and convincing communication skills.
Proficiency in use of personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and e-mail skills required.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
HS Diploma and three years' experience, including one year in supervisory role; bachelor’s degree preferred.
Or a combination of education, experience and/or training.
Proven experience in inventory control systems, with focus on strong SAP experience, including SAP modules relevant to inventory management
BENEFITS PACKAGE WITH JABIL
Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Jabil designs and manufactures electronics and other products for companies that sell them under their own brands, including makers of AI data center hardware, medical devices, cars, and defense systems. Customers bring a product idea or design, and Jabil handles the engineering, sources the parts, builds the product at scale, and manages the supply chain behind it. The work runs through a global network of factories, so one partner can build products for customers across many markets, from data center racks to medical equipment. Jabil earns revenue through manufacturing and engineering service contracts with these brands. The company was founded in 1966 and is based in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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