Logistics and Inventory Manager

Company: Mickey Truck Bodies
Location: High Point
Posted on: June 23, 2022

Job Description:

Mickey Truck Bodies is a premier manufacturer of state-of-the-art bodies and trailers and specially engineered vehicles sold in over 50 countries around the world. The innovative product line-up is prevalent in industries such as food & beverage, vending, propane, rental trucks, emergency & rescue, furniture, battery, oil & natural gas, and data storage. The company operates a total of 500,000 square feet of manufacturing and fleet services space among 6 separate locations (High Point and Thomasville, NC; Bloomington, IL; Ocala, FL; Freehold NJ; and Berwick, PA.) There are 410 total Mickey employees at these locations. Since it was founded in High Point, NC in 1904, Mickey has remained privately-owned and operated by the Mickey family, now in its 4th generation of ownership and leadership. Mickey Truck Bodies offers employees a competitive compensation and benefit package including:

• Hiring Bonus $500
• Productivity and Performance Bonus
• Paid Vacation Time
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Employee cost share)
• Wellness Plan with Incentives
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company Paid Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance with AD&D Policy
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401 K with Company Match
• Supplemental Accident, and Critical Illness Insurance plans
• Hospital Confinement Indemnity Policy
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Legal Shield Summary:The Logistics and Inventory Manager is key to the organization for efficiency in maintaining accurate inventory control for the North Carolina and Pennsylvania warehouse operations. Additional areas of responsibility will include chassis inbound, dispatch of finished products, product supply to internal plants and yard management. Candidates should have prior management experience and a complete understanding of inventory control. The ideal Logistics and Inventory Manager candidate is highly organized, proactive in problem solving, and executes with precision. This position resides in High Point, NC and reports to the Manufacturing Manager.Essential Responsibilities:
  • Oversees team of inventory and warehouse employees including all yard personnel including the asset management of forklifts and any other equipment supporting responsible areas.
  • Manages inventory tracking system to record inbound deliveries and outbound finished product shipments. Serve as primary contact for inventory discrepancies and inbound delivery escalations
  • Executes daily, weekly, monthly, and annual inventory reconciliation exercises and resolve discrepancies when occurs.
  • Evaluates deliveries, shipments, and product levels to improve inventory control procedures.
  • Coordinate with warehouse teams to identify obsolete inventory and establish/manage scrap process.
  • Works closely with Finance, Production and Purchasing teams for proper inventory levels and the efficient flow of information supporting inbound deliveries from suppliers and consistent supply to the production plant.
  • Proposes strategies to reduce costs and improve procedures of supply chain logistics.
  • Find refinement/improvement opportunities and execute with cross functional teams.
  • Manages the recruitment and training of new inventory employees.
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.Qualifications/Skills:
    • Leadership and management
    • Understanding of inventory reconciliation processes.
    • Verbal and written communication
    • Organizational and logistics skills
    • Strong attention to detail
    • Problem solving
    • Data analysis
    • Team oriented
    • Experience with ERP systems(Epicor Preferred)Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:
      • 5 Years of experience in warehouse management, logistics operations and inventory reconciliation preferred
      • Bachelor's or associate degree in business, logistics, supply chain management or similar certification.
      • Experience working with inventory management software.
      • Experience conducting tracking and data analysis PI182658421

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