Job DescriptionInventory Control Manager - North DublinRef No: AM18339County Dublin, Republic of IrelandCompetitive salary Inventory Control Manager - North Dublin.Key tasks and responsibilities:• Lead the inventory control team and ensure all operational activities are on track (cycle counting, COGI reconciliation, physical material storage setup, Control Audits).• Responsible for driving the inventory control program across the site for over 7,000 SKU's, ensuring all stakeholders provide full support and compliance to maintain accuracy.• Conduct root cause analysis to identify the issues affecting inventory inaccuracy and partner with stakeholders to eliminate same.• Improve processes to achieve best-in-class performance in efficiency and compliance.• Support the Logistics Manager with analytic insights to drive improvements in logistics optimisation.
(Material handling efficiency, inventory accuracy, storage utilization, labelling, service level improvement and freight optimisation)• Participate in continuous improvement and cost reduction projects across supply chain.• Work with IT to leverage the full capabilities of current systems (i.e.
SAP, scanning etc.)
and identify and implement improvements.Interested applicants should have:• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, IT, Engineering or a related discipline (QQI level 8).• Minimum of 5 years' professional experience within logistics or planning (preferably in a manufacturing organisation).• Analytical ability to utilise the capability of ERP systems (preferably SAP) to drive process improvement and provide decision making information, track activity and track performance.• History of driving continuous improvement through people using data and information.• Prior experience in leading people effectively either as a direct reporting team or through projects.• Experience in related fields like production operations, procurement or planning would be an advantage.
Broad view of supply chain management and processes.• Team player, capable of building strong and influential relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.• Planning and analytical skills with the ability to collate and analyse data for decision making.• A pragmatic LEAN focus to drive continuous improvement through engagement.• Good working knowledge of SAP or other similar ERP systems, especially in logistics, with the inquisitiveness to explore the full capabilities of SAP for ongoing improvement.• Excellent oral communications, business writing skills and presentation skills.• Self-directing, goal oriented and able to prioritise workloads.