Warehouse Inventory Manager

This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of inventory control, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across the supply chain. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, team leadership experience, and deep knowledge of inventory systems, return processes, and automation tools.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee and manage all inventory control processes, including cycle counts, stock reconciliation, and inventory adjustments.
• Handle return processes from customer to vendor, ensuring accurate tracking, documentation, and resolution in a timely manner.
• Review and validate inventory transactions, transfers, and system data to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Maintain and reconcile inventory accounts, investigating discrepancies and driving resolution with internal and external stakeholders.
• Supervise and develop a team of inventory associates, providing direction, training, and performance management.
• Collaborate with operations, procurement, and customer service teams to ensure inventory availability aligns with business demands.
• Monitor and optimize inventory flow using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), JMO, and Accuterm tools.
• Leverage automation systems and best practices to improve inventory accuracy, reduce waste, and enhance process efficiency.
• Generate and analyze reports on inventory performance, shrinkage, and KPIs to support strategic planning.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, logistics, or related field (preferred).
• 3-5 years of inventory management experience, preferably in a warehouse or distribution center.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control principles, warehouse operations, and ERP/WMS systems.
• Solid understanding of reverse logistics and customer return processes.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead a team and work cross-functionally.
• Ability to interact with various levels of management and customers.
• Automotive parts experience is a strong plus.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
• 21 years of age or older.
• Willingness to submit to and pass background check and drug screening test.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a company office building and in the field with customers. Office work essential functions: Lifting requirements of up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis may be required. There is considerable work using the telephone to contact and work with suppliers, employees, or customers. There will be wrist and finger manipulation due to computer work, calculating, compiling and filing. Travel to customer locations and interact with customers in their place of business when needed.

We are an EEOC/AA Employer. An industry leader, FMP offers well-balanced compensation and benefits programs, which may include medical, dental, vision, life, 401K, profit sharing, paid holidays/vacation/sick time, STD/LTD, + much more. Salary is based on experience and job performance.