A Warehouse Manager manages warehouse storage of inventory or supplies for a company. Maintains records of inventory and supplies; oversees distribution from storage out to customers, retail distributors or other company facilities.
Warehouse Inventory Manager Reports to: Plant Manager/Warehouse Manager The Warehouse Inventory Manager is responsible for inventory accuracy, product flow, material investigations, and warehouse coordination for Old Hickory Smokehouse. This role manages the inventory team, maintains stock integrity, resolves inventory discrepancies, supports QA and production operations, and ensures accurate movement and documentation of all products.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
INVENTORY CONTROL & AUDITING
Manage the Inventory for Old Hickory Smokehouse Coordinate with production, purchasing, and shipping to maintain optimal stock levels. Manage space optimization throughout the warehouse. Maximize cost reduction and loss prevention. Conduct inventory audits and full physical stock counts; investigate and resolve variances. Verify accuracy of finished goods, raw material, dry goods location for Old Hickory Smokehouse. Review inventory reports and correct discrepancies.
PRODUCT FLOW & WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS
Ensure efficient flow of raw materials and finished goods through the production process.
QUALITY, DISPOSITION & QA SUPPORT
Investigate damaged, returned, and mislabeled products and determine proper disposition. Report purchase order issues to QA for claim resolution. Monitor QA and R&D inventory levels.
REPORTING & CROSS-DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATION
Review orders and communicate issues with shipping, production, and customer service. Maintain ongoing cross-department communication to prevent delays and ensure inventory accuracy.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS & CONTROLLED PRODUCT
Coordinate employee sales, giveaways, and discounted product programs. Ensure proper controls and documentation for all special product distributions.
QUALIFICATIONS 3-5
years of experience in warehouse inventory management. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate discrepancies. Experience managing inventory across multiple facilities preferred. Proficiency with inventory management systems and warehouse software. Strong communication and leadership skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and move products for extended periods during the shift. Ability to work in warehouses, cold storage, and production environments.
