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Openings >> Inventory Control Lead
Inventory Control Lead
Summary
Title:Inventory Control Lead
ID:32665
Date Posted:N/A
Date to Apply By:N/A
Reports To or Hiring Manager:Floyd
Department:486287
Shift:N/A
Grade Level:8
Employment Type:Full Time Non-Exempt
Location:City of Industry, CA
Proposed Salary Range:N/A
Description

POSITION SUMMARY: With minimal supervision, supports Operations Manager/General Operations Manager with leading, guiding and directing a group of associates while ensuring that daily departmental goals are met through the Williams-Sonoma objectives in Safety, Service, Quality and Cost in the assigned department.

 

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

  • Utilize Williams-Sonoma's Mission, Vision, and Values to govern daily activities, including guidance to other associates on daily activities
  • Partner with Manager to perform daily, blind cycle counts
  • Responsible to select locations to be cycle counted for the day in accordance with enclosed guidelines*
  • Provide count instruction to the ICC team
  • Review count variances and assign locations for independent recount
  • Provides weekly reporting on inventory accuracy
  • Maintain master list of locations with date of last cycle count
  • Maintain variance reports and evidence of independent recount for auditors
  • Ensure availability of materials (supplies) and resources to all associates in the team, so that they can perform their duties with maximum efficiency and minimal downtime.
  • Ensure associates have the equipment and supplies needed to do their job; follow processes to ensure non-functional equipment is repaired or replaced
  • Ensure downtime issues are addressed as soon as they arise through the correct channels, including systemic and mechanical
  • Conduct root cause analysis on issues pertaining to safety, service, quality and cost and develop and implement solutions to address these root causes
  • Adopt and endorse lean manufacturing concepts where applicable
  • Champion change management when required and adopt a continuous improvement philosophy
  • Maintain material handling equipment certification
  • Knowledgeable about Sutter Street inventory and processes
  • And other duties as assigned

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Associate’s degree or a High School Diploma combined with a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in supply chain, material handling or inventory management.
  • Experience in performing physical and cycle count
  • Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs. occasionally
  • Must be able to stoop/bend & reach frequently (floor/waist/shoulder/overhead)
  • Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work in stressful situations
  • Excellent math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Able to apply concepts such as fractions, ratios and percentages to practical situations
  • Demonstrate attention to detail and possess problem solving skills
  • Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel and Access as well as reporting tools)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
  • Minimum 2 years of work experience in high volume distribution or manufacturing
  • Experience with Warehouse Management Systems
  • Lean/Six Sigma certification
  • Bi-lingual
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. promotes a drug-free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

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