Operations Manager - Inventory Control

OverviewGreat brands reflect culture. The best ones help shape it. At Foot Locker, we’re rooted in sport, powered by style, and driven by the communities that move both. From Foot Locker and Kids Foot Locker to Champs Sports, WSS, and atmos, our brands sit at the intersection of sport, style, and self-expression.As part of the DICK’S Sporting Goods family, you’re backed by the resources, reach, and career opportunities of a world-class sports company. That unleashes Foot Locker to keep pushing forward with the agility and edge that define the brand. We’re looking for great people who want to influence culture and the generation that is shaping what’s next.Whether you’re building strategy, shaping innovations, or creating unforgettable customer moments, you’ll contribute to decisions and experiences that define our brands’ impact in the communities we serve.Come change the game with us. Apply today!The Operations Manager - Inventory Control oversees the daily operation of the Camp Hill Distribution Center by leading and coordinating activities of team members and evaluating operating methods and procedures for improvements and total quality. In this position, you will focus on innovative and creative ways to achieve desired results in the areas of accuracy, productivity, service, safety, quality, cost effectiveness, and growth and development of team members.ResponsibilitiesOwn EHS framework elements, proactively lead EHS audit team, and ensure audit findings and corrective actions are resolvedDrive compliance to certifying and regulatory agency requirements, own implementation of risk assessments, and ensure JSAs are updated and accurateProvide technical guidance for operations, equipment, and special processesProvide input for quality targets and site metric reportingUnderstand the high level production processes, ensure compliance of the defined operations, non-conformance processes, respond to quality findings and drive timely corrective action implementationLead and prepare internal and external audits, assess quality risks, and implement process improvementsLead Lean AWOs and apply Lean Six Sigma tools to drive consensus on process improvements while championing continuous improvementParticipate in the development of Operating Plans, budget and predict, request, and provide rationale for deviations from forecasts (R/O’s)Deliver capacity studies and data to support requests for P&E and resourcesConduct scrap or yield reviews to drive cost improvements and throughputRecognize the deliverable metrics for the various business functions and identify productivity trends and data analysisAssess and define reaction plans for an unforecasted delivery, quality, or operations eventLeads daily production meetings at beginning of day, mid-day, and end of shiftProvide analysis and guidance to support Sales and Operations requests and plansGuide execution of future state value stream actionsDevelop long term plan to mitigate risks, improve OTD, and expedite opportunities to meet customer demandsCoordinate with the customer-facing teams to decide delivery priorities, allocate resources to execute production plans, and conduct long range labor plansUnderstand levers to influence production output and inventory controlEnsure consistent interpretation of policies and proceduresOwn development plan for direct reports to ensure continued growth and provide clear and consistent feedback Qualifications5+ years of leadership experience in a Distribution Center environmentInventory control department leadership experience requiredWMS, SAP WM, and RF proficiencyDemonstrated experience with inventory reconciliation, cyclecounting, location management, and root cause analysisAbility to mentor and develop teamTeamwork and interpersonal skills, capable of communicating with all levels in the organizationStrategic thinker with the capability of planning 3-6 months outTechnical skills in materials and inventory management, production scheduling, and pre…

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