RDC Inventory Lead

Company: TireHub
Location: Allentown
Posted on: September 21, 2023

Job Description:

RDC Inventory Lead

Role Summary:

The RDC Inventory Lead is responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy within the Regional Distribution Center (RDC), providing leadership for the activities of shipping and receiving, documentation, cycle counting, claims, and the RTV processes within the RDC.

The RDC Inventory Lead will utilize problem solving skills, along with analytical skills, in keeping inventory integrity in the RDC with a focus on safety and customer service while maintaining an environment of trust, diversity, and inclusion within the RDC team, including Hubbers, contractors and 3PL operators.

The individual must exhibit the following core TireHub commitments:

Approachable - If a company could smile, we would. Instead, we rely on our people to show it. We care about each other and our customers because we know business only gets done right when people respect each other and value relationships.

Adventurous - What TireHub is set up to do is intentionally outrageous. So, we readily embrace challenges with the courage to introduce new ideas and the ambition to build something unique.

Relentless - We tackle our work with energy. We deliver on our commitments with enthusiasm. And we don't give up until we get to the end.

Speedy - Speed is the currency in the tire industry. When we commit to a job, we get the job done and we do it fast.

Role Specifics:

• Maintains efficient inventory controls throughout the RDC shipping and receiving processes, including documentation and reconciliation
• Managies cycle-counting and full inventory functions within the RDC
• Provides Subject Matter Expertise (SME) for the WMS system at the RDC
• Analyzes inventory to address product placement with the RDC to address process efficiency improvements
• Collaborates cross-functionally to ensure accurate inventory handling
• Identifies and addresses issues affecting inventory accuracy
• Monitors KPIs and performance metrics to identify areas of improvement
• Collaborates with Ops teams and the RDCs contractors and 3PL operators to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Handles customer complaints and escalates (TLCs and Customers) in a professional and timely manner to the appropriate level
• Acts as the RDC Operations Lead, as required.
  
  Competencies:
  
  • Optimizes Work Processes: Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on safety and continuous improvement
  • Manages Ambiguity: Operating effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear
  • Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances
  • Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
  • Optimizes Work Processes: Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done. Focuses on continuous improvement ensuring safe work practices are followed.
    Experience:
    
    3 years of applicable work experiences with a heavy focus on operations and warehouse management
    
    Experience with warehouse management systems and the functions of inventory control.
    
    BS/BA in Logistics, Business administration or related field preferred
    
    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
    
    • Demonstrated people skills including influencing skills, listening and the ability to communicate effectively to diverse groups.
    • Process improvement experience
    • Strong planning and organizational skills, including the ability to coordinate a variety of different projects and individuals and to adapt to unforeseen and unexpected requests or changes in priorities required.
    • Ability to collaborate with business leaders and peers across the organization to anticipate, identify, recommend, and implement creative operational and customer service solutions.
      • Proven track record of process improvement and operational excellence
      • Strong leadership and team-building skills
      • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
      • Highly analytical with a keen eye for detail

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