Distribution Center Inventory Control Manager

$63,000 - $63,000/Yr

NAPA Auto Parts - Laurel, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Laurel, MD

Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers

About the position

The Distribution Center Inventory Control Manager at NAPA is responsible for maximizing market penetration and driving growth through effective inventory management. This role focuses on ensuring accurate inventory control processes, enhancing customer experience, and achieving performance measures related to sales and profitability. The manager will lead a team, maintain high service levels, and ensure compliance with company policies and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Develops a yearly inventory plan and coordinates with DC Management and centralized Purchasing.
• Ensures all merchandise is in saleable condition to meet customer order requirements.
• Drives the accuracy of inventory and maintains a high service level.
• Communicates, coaches, and ensures all employees and managers are accountable for maintaining inventory availability and accuracy.
• Confirms that factory returns are pulled and shipped in a timely manner.
• Safeguards DC investments by ensuring distressed merchandise is expensed properly.
• Leads the execution and efficient completion of quality rounds of inventory each year.
• Ensures every employee maintains a clean and orderly work environment.
• Monitors and applies for all rebates.
• Partners with HR in hiring, development, coaching, and promotional opportunities.
• Demands high standards of performance and ensures appropriate standards are met regarding employee coaching, discipline documentation, and terminations.
• Creates a culture of safety by ensuring required training is completed and employees understand their responsibilities for safe behavior.
• Enforces safety rules and investigates every accident for root causes.
• Administers company policies and procedures regarding employee performance, attendance, safety, training, and other matters consistently and fairly.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 4 years of experience working in a distribution environment in a related role.
• Strong knowledge of NAPA systems and processes.
• Knowledge of NAPA product lines and numbering system.
• Knowledge of the NAPA classification system.
• Knowledge of the JDE & Legacy Systems.
• Proficient in data entry and reporting functions of AS 400 system.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Confident and thoughtful leader with good business decision-making skills.
• Willingness to learn and apply new management and leadership principles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organized with solid multi-tasking skills and ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail.

Nice-to-haves

• A 4-year business-related degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Benefits

• Annual salary of $63,000 plus bonus opportunities.