Inventory Manager at Young Living Essential Oils

Purpose of the Role: Young Living is looking to hire an experienced and hands-on Inventory Manager. The main purpose of this position in their fast-paced environment will be to control the movement and administration of all stock transactions & shipments.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in business, logistics, systems engineering, supply chain management.
• Minimum of five years of experience in a similar role
• Experience working with inventory management software and forecasting strategies.
• Experience conducting tracking and data analysis.
• JDE system experience an advantage.
• Product and inventory management certification an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversees team of inventory or warehouse employees.
• Manages inventory tracking system to record deliveries, shipments and stock levels.
• Evaluates deliveries, shipments and product levels to improve inventory control procedures.
• Analyzes daily product and supply levels to anticipate inventory problems and shortages.
• Manages schedules of employees, deliveries and shipments to optimize operations.
• Develops business relationships with suppliers and clients.
• Proposes strategies to reduce costs and improve procedures of supply chain logistics.
• Monitors demand and analyzes data to anticipate future supply and logistical needs.
• Reports on inventory levels, supply chain progress, procedural efficiency and personnel issues to upper management.
• Manages the recruitment and training of new inventory employees.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Skills

• Leadership and management
• Verbal and written communication
• Organizational and logistics skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Problem solving
• Data analysis
• Interpersonal ability
• Team oriented
• Proactive critical thinking