Director Of Inventory Control Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

The Inventory Control Supervisor reports to the Procurement Manager and provides the oversight and management of the sites Cycle Count process and conducting ongoing data analysis to optimize overall process effectiveness. The Inventory Control Supervisor will ensure the Cycle Count process standards are followed and the Cycle Count team members are fully trained and supported. The position will interface with operations, engineering, warehouse/logistics, finance and quality functions in the organization to support the business needs and Customer commitments. The Inventory Control Supervisor is also responsible for the initiation and maintenance of standard work and other departmental procedures to achieve inventory integrity while also improving the overall Quality, Cost, and Delivery objectives.

This role requires in-person work 5 days/week in Plymouth, MN. This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship or H1B Transfer.

• Ensures timeliness and accuracy of inventory and inventory control activities by effectively managing the overall Cycle Count program.

• Maintains, evaluates, recommends, and implements process improvements opportunities to improve the organizations inventory accuracy performance by collecting inventory trend data and creating analytical tools to drive process optimization.

• Oversee the inventory adjustment process in SAP and issue root-cause/counter-measure requests to ensure the process is effective and consistent.
• Work effectively with all functional teams inside and outside our organization to establish and maintain schedules and inventory levels to meet customer delivery needs.
• Provide leadership for the management of inventories and maintain total inventory dollar investments within established guidelines while improving the state of inventory investment while not affecting customer needs or negatively impacting costs, work to remove barriers to costs to manufacture.
• Participate in internal and external audits and follow-up with appropriate activities to mitigate future issues in areas shown to be at risk during the audit.
• Work effectively with all functional teams to develop and implement ECO's according to our Quality System and documented policies and procedures.
• Responsible to work with others to develop improved ERP system capabilities.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; time and attendance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Supports development and management of departmental budget to include capital requirements.
• Using Lean Tools; identify, participate, and implement continuous improvement activities to impact departments overall quality, cost, and delivery initiatives.

Required

• Bachelor's Degree
• Plus 2+ years of leadership (e.g., developing & leading processes and systems, team leader, projects, trainer, influencing others) or Supervisory experience in Materials Management/Supply Chain, Manufacturing and/or industrial environment.
  • OR High School Diploma/GED
  • Plus 8+ years of relevant experience in Supply Chain, Manufacturing and/or industrial environment.
• Requires a thorough understanding of manufacturing operations, ERP/MRP systems, engineering and finance and the systems to support and integrate these functions.
• Requires an understanding and experience in Operational Excellence through Continuous Improvement using lean thinking and tools.
• Requires a demonstrated ability to achieve best total cost of ownership driven inventory strategies.

Preferred

• Certification as CPIM or CIRM is desired.
• Lean training.

Other

• Background and experience in processes that directly support manufacturing operations or other roles within the material supply chain function.
• Strong ability to utilize a data warehouse to prepare internal reports along with ability to use Microsoft Excel to report data functionally from data downloaded from ERP system.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with the ability to interact with people at all levels of the organization both inside and outside the company.
• Must be able to summarize issues and present facts and when appropriate make recommendations to management as well as implement solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to follow up with tasks and issues along with demonstrated problem solving skills are essential.

We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that support your health, well-being, and financial future.

Here is just a brief overview of what we offer:

• Market Competitive Pay.
• Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO) and 9 added Holidays.
• Excellent Healthcare, Dental and vision benefits.
• Long/Short Term Disability coverage.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Maternity & Paternity Leave.
• Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement and continued educations programs.
• Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career.

STERIS does not accept unsolicited resumes/CV's from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings.

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