Inventory Control Manager

Who we are About The Black Tux We’re here to help people look their best and feel confident—for big days and everyday. We design and manufacture modern formal wear with an incredible fit by sourcing natural fabrics like merino wool, breathable linen and cotton, plush velvet, and luxurious silk from the finest textile mills. With expert stylists in our physical showrooms across the US, our online predictive fit process, and an industry-leading customer service team, we guarantee a perfect fit every time.   About the team In this role, you'll be joining the Operations team. The Operations team manages the entire order fulfillment process, from inventory management to shipping and logistics. As a member of this team, you will play a key role in supporting our customers by handling issues such as order tracking, returns, and exchanges, ensuring a smooth and positive experience.   What You’ll do Our business is growing and changing rapidly, we are looking for an Inventory Control Manager to join our Operations team in our Pennsylvania Warehouse. Your work will have a significant impact on our ability to maintain proper and accurate inventory levels between our Distribution Centers. You will also be responsible for performance analysis, reporting, development and implementing processes that improve effectiveness and increase efficiencies in this department.

• Lead inventory teams across sites in developing inventory strategy; activities include network inventory planning, balancing and optimization, establishing warehouse inventory controls, and defining operational goals for inventory management

• Drive inventory improvement initiatives to completion with positive net results; champion change and continuous process improvement

• Develop, implement and use tools and technology for managing and analyzing inventory.

• Measure inventory accuracy, drive root cause analysis behind variances, report, communicate and take corrective action

• Manage SOP’s for inventory management including cycle counts, physical inventory movements, managing Kanban levels, obsolete inventory disposition, inter-company transfer of inventory and managing safety stock inventories in other regions

• Monitor KPI’s to track and evaluate inventory performance, assess the effectiveness of the inventory management function

• Perform data analytics and root cause analysis on inventory flow of materials through DC’s

• Recommend business process improvements to reduce lead times, address excessive dwell times and improve overall visibility and reporting

• Supervise daily, weekly and monthly reporting processes to ensure timely notification to OPS, Supply Chain, Finance and Management team on overall inventory key

• Implement Lean Six Sigma and Quality Control mechanisms and ensure ISO quality compliance using quality control tools and methodologies

• Organize and oversee inventory audits at DC’s on bank and auditing firms according to cadence requirements

• Analyze the capacity of DC’s for upcoming receipts and new product launches and take necessary actions to staff

• Effectively manage group of exempt supervisors, full time associates and temporary personnel to accomplish goals

• Provide business process improvements for efficient receipt of materials from vendors with visibility

• Manage and report all Damage in Transit (DIT) product in conjunction with Return Material Authorization (RMA) on regular cadence

Who You Are

• 3-5+ years experience in Inventory / Materials Management 

• BA or BS degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or Operations; MBA preferred

• Experience with Lean, SixSigma, Green Belt/Black Belt a plus

• Aptitude to define operational requirements and implement processes and systems to support those requirements

• Working knowledge of WMS i.e. KORBER and all aspects inventory management

• Intermediate to advanced experience MS Excel with VLook-up and pivot table functional experience

• High growth start-up and/or e-commerce experience a plus

• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills

• Superb facilitation and people skills; proven ability to lead and mentor individuals

• Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders

• Self-starter with excellent organization skills

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and disability plans

• Option to participate in a 401(k) plan through Betterment 

• Generous paid time off 

• Monthly cell phone reimbursement

• Monthly wellness stipend

• 6 weeks paid parental leave; an additional 6-8 weeks disability leave for eligible birthing parents

• One Medical and Wellhub (Gympass) membership

• Free snacks & beverages

• Paid company-recognized holidays aligning with our holiday pay policy

• Employee engagement & cultural events

• Discounts on garment rental and purchases for you, your partner, and friends & family

• Annual compensation review process

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging 

We believe our people are our most important asset. The Black Tux is committed to bringing people together from various backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe and welcoming work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We strive to create a diverse & inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do impactful work together. We are an equal opportunity employer to all. 

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