Manager, Inventory Control

The Inventory Control function of Nestle USA directly manages inventory moves for all finished goods in the physical logistics network for all divisions, brands, and temperature types. The scope of responsibility begins at production declaration (including Co-Manufacturing) and ends at successful shipment / invoice creation. This includes all inventory located in company owned or 3PL warehouses as well as in transit inventory including inventory on DSD Route Trucks etc. The group interfaces continuously to provide insight with several functions throughout the value chain including: Deployment, Transportation, Physical Logistics, Customer Service, Field Sales, Co Manufacturing and Finance.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Inventory Control Manager reports to the Sr Director of Finance and oversees a USA based team of Inventory Control Specialists and an above market IBS Team. The Manager is responsible for managing the day to day operations and the proactive development of a team of inventory control coordinators. Key responsibilities include: Manage overall Bad Goods exposure, manage compliance to Nestle Policy, root cause analysis to eliminate inventory variances, implementing standard routines and processes to standardize methods across Nestle USA.

This role also pushes the company to become more efficient and effective with inventory management. Developing and reporting KPI's to upper management is critical for success as you work closely with other functions within the organization to ensure we are managing to the lowest total delivered inventory cost to Nestle.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Collaborate with key stakeholders on Inventory Control best practices for various classes of inventory: Warehouse, 3PL, In Transit

2. On boards new facilities (Company Owned, Co-Manufacturing, 3PL, Overflow)

3. Develops value-added reporting to drive inventory accountability to the appropriate levels in the organization.

4. Oversees the research for daily, weekly, monthly inventory discrepancy management.

5. Show expertise in the GLOBE solution and redesign processes to maximize efficiency while delivering against targets

6. Work with field and corporate staff, finance, and supply chain to resolve inventory discrepancies

7. Be proactive in conducting ad hoc, fact-based analysis to anticipate and resolve potential problems

8. Develop best practices. Document and share across the organization by gaining consensus from all affected teams.

9. Educate operations teams on variance causes, impacts and solutions.

10. Ensure adherence to company policy and ensure effective controls are in place to guarantee the accuracy and timeliness of inventory transactions to support inventory views throughout the organization.

11. Hire, manage and develop direct reports.

12. Ensure workload is efficiently allocated and completed in an accurate and timely fashion with clear goals and expectations for the team.

13. Lead, Inspire, engage their direct reports, assess their readiness for future roles, conducting evaluations according to company practices, and ensuring consistent accountability within the broader team. Above all you must be able to identify and leverage your team's strengths to cohesively achieve a common goal.

14. Other duties, project work, travel as required to maintain business operations.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 5 years related work experience / inventory control preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in pertinent field
• Finance / Accounting experience including Experience in assessing vendor chargebacks and invoicing.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• In-depth knowledge of inventory control practices and systems. Ability to develop and document complex processes and controls
• Ability to analyze data, generate insights and communicate effectively to management
• Exceptional demonstrated problem solving skills, must be able to effectively present information and analysis
• Demonstrated evidence of a strong team player who is able to build key relationships with team members across multiple functions throughout the organization and influence the broader organization
• Project Management Experience
• Ability to ensure successful delivery of identified cost savings
• Advanced proficiency with Excel
• Proficiency SAP, BW, Expert level knowledge on SAP inventory transactions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a broader team. Strong ability to work across functions and divisions to deliver results.
• Ability to work in a complex ambiguous environment under high pressure
• Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to Travel and work beyond regular scheduled hours as required.

We are Nestle, the largest food and beverage company. We are 308,000 employees strong driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Our values are rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for our future. With more than CHF 91.4billion sales in 2018, we have an expansive presence with 413factories in more than 85countries. We believe our people are our most important asset, so we'll offer you a dynamic inclusive international working environment with many opportunities across different businesses, functions and geographies, working with diverse teams and cultures. Want to learn more? Visit us at www.nestle.com.

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