Inventory Manager
American Spraytech, LLCPosition Title: Inventory Manager Company Scope: American Spraytech is a rapidly-growing, turnkey innovator, formulator, and contract manufacturer of spray products for cosmetics, personal care, and over-the-counter drug brands, distributors, and retailers. Our customers range from Fortune 500 consumer goods companies to boutique salons and beauty start-ups. Our business is propelled by LOVE for our partners, people and products, as exemplified by our dedication to cutting-edge technology, customer service, and quality. Benefits include: · Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance · Paid Vacation and Holidays · 401K plan with employer match · Employee Referral & Educational Assistance Programs Key Responsibilities & Main Activities: 1. Inventory Control and Management Oversee daily inventory operations, including receiving, storing, issuing, transferring, and tracking stock. Monitor inventory movement and ensure accurate stock records in the inventory management system. Conduct regular physical inventory counts, cycle counts, and annual stock audits. Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, damages, losses, and variances. Establish and maintain inventory control procedures and standard operating procedures (SOPs). 2. Planning and Forecasting Coordinate with purchasing and planning teams to ensure timely replenishment of stock. Establish minimum and maximum stock levels, reorder points, and safety stock requirements. Identify slow-moving, obsolete, excess, and non-moving inventory. 3. Warehouse and Logistics Coordination Coordinate with warehouse personnel to ensure proper storage, labeling, organization, and handling of inventory. Ensure efficient receiving, picking, packing, and dispatching processes. Monitor stock transfers between warehouses, stores, or departments. Ensure compliance with inventory storage, safety, and handling procedures. Work with logistics teams to resolve delivery delays and inventory-related issues. 4. Reporting and Data Analysis Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly inventory reports. Track key performance indicators (KPIs) 5. Team Leadership and Collaboration Supervise, train, and evaluate inventory clerks, stock controllers, and warehouse staff, as applicable. Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity and operational efficiency. 6. Systems, Compliance, and Cost Control Maintain accurate inventory information in ERP and Ensure inventory transactions are recorded accurately and on time. Collaborate with finance teams on inventory valuation and reconciliation. Ensure compliance with company policies, audit requirements, and applicable regulations. Identify opportunities to reduce waste, storage costs, stock losses, and inventory handling expenses. Knowledge & Skills: · Work closely with the planning team on putting together a schedule based on customer priorities · Evaluating the asset allocation to execute the S&OP process as needed · Knowledge of inventory and supply chain management · Excellent written and verbal skills, critical and creative thinking, good analytical and problem-solving skills · Excellent organization and efficient time-management skills · Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure, requires the analytical ability to handle administrative duties Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (four-year college or technical school) or equivalent experience. 7-10 years of experience as inventory manager Pay: $90,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Work Location: In person