Inventory & Distribution Manager

Inventory & Distribution Manager OEC USA INC. is a fast growing manufacturer of electrical products. We’re looking for an Inventory & Distribution Manager to lead our existing warehouse, order entry and customer service teams. You’ll own inventory accuracy, warehouse operations and logistics, and make sure every customer gets the right material on time. Inventory (the core of this role) Own inventory accuracy across our main warehouse and all third-party warehouses Oversee regular cycle counts and the annual physical count; investigate and fix every variance Make sure system inventory matches what’s on the shelf, at every location Set reorder points and safety stock, and plan replenishment so we don’t run out of core items Decide how stock is split across warehouses so customers in every region get fast delivery Track slow-moving and aged stock and take action on it Oversee returns, damaged goods and adjustments Warehouse operations Lead the warehouse team and oversee receiving, put-away, picking, packing and shipping Make sure every order ships with the right product, the right quantity, on the promised date Put checks in place to catch errors before orders leave the warehouse Own mis-shipments, short shipments and damaged orders: find the cause and stop them from happening again Organize the warehouse for speed, accuracy and best use of space Keep the warehouse clean, organized and safe, following OSHA and forklift safety rules Team leadership and SOPs Manage the warehouse, order entry and customer service teams Set clear expectations and hold each team accountable for accuracy and speed Train, coach and evaluate team members; hire when needed Make sure orders are entered accurately and on time Support customer service in resolving order and delivery issues Write, put in place and enforce SOPs across warehouse and order entry processes Review and update SOPs when problems come up or the business changes Logistics and shipping costs Manage parcel, LTL and FTL carriers; negotiate rates and audit freight bills Coordinate export shipments with freight forwarders and customs brokers Manage our third-party warehouses and hold them to our accuracy and on-time standards Set procedures to select the best warehouse and carrier for each order to keep costs down Handle freight claims, delays and carrier issues Cut waste: expedited freight, split shipments, extra handling, storage fees Problem solving and reporting Find and fix problems across the operation before they reach the customer Improve processes and systems to make the operation faster, more accurate and lower cost Track and report key numbers monthly: inventory accuracy, on-time shipments, shipping errors and freight cost Requirements 5+ years in warehouse, inventory or distribution management, including leading multiple teams Proven track record of high inventory accuracy Experience writing and enforcing warehouse SOPs Experience managing third-party warehouses (3PLs) Experience with parcel, LTL and FTL shipping and controlling freight costs Strong with ERP/WMS systems and Excel Self-starter who works independently and takes ownership of results Electrical, industrial or construction products experience is a plus Compensation Competitive base salary Performance bonus based on results, including inventory accuracy, on-time and correct shipments, and shipping cost savings Job Type: Full-time, on-site Pay: $64,200.00 - $128,400.00 per year Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance Work Location: In person

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