JOB DESCRIPTION

National Inventory Control Manager

Being a part of Ireland’s largest foodservice provider means joining a team that is passionate about the world of food and dedicated to the growth and support of the industry. Here at Sysco, our wide, national network aims to serve thousands of cafés, restaurants and bars throughout the country that make up our customers.

Though we have always been a local organisation, being a part of Sysco means we retain an international focus that offers our employees the opportunities to learn, develop and pursue the career they have always wanted.

Now, we’re looking for an Inventory Control Manager to join our team, with responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Inventory and Driver Check In (DCI) functions. This role will play a key part in the overall growth of the organisation, take responsibility for all aspects of inventory accuracy and compliance, always thinking about continuous improvement. Along with helping to maintain our core ethos here are Sysco – keeping the customer at the heart of everything we do

Key Accountabilities:

General management and overall leadership of Regional Managers and colleagues across all warehouse activities in line with strategic KPIs
Overall responsibility to ensure Inventory Regional Managers are utilising and developing robust teams to ensure consistent long-term growth is achieved
To contribute to, plan and execute the day-to-day operational strategy, with regular review and updating of processes with a view to ensuring the team is working as efficiently and productively as possible
Managing team in monitoring and evaluation of available data to ensure optimal stock integrity is being achieved.
Identify and implement KPI metrics and targets from which individual team members and overall team performance is measured and managed accordingly
Identify opportunities and implement initiatives for continuous improvements in ways of working, quality, consistency and effectiveness of process
Ensure team is resourced appropriately as per business requirements
To maximise the performance of the Inventory and DCI function at every opportunity
Strive to harness Sysco’s technological resources and ensure all practices are in line with our sustainable goals
Develop suite of reports for circulation to key stakeholders on a weekly basis
Track root cause of inventory issues and work closely with Operations Management to implement and track effectiveness of corrective actions
Highlights issues regarding inventory losses and works with key stakeholders to implement solutions to address these.
Lead and participate in ad hoc projects as required

Requirements:

8 years + inventory control experience in food distribution
5 years + management experience overseeing large teams
Experience within FMCG industry is advantageous
Experience with change management.
Leads from the front – This is a key Operations Role
A confident and consistent communicator who has an ability to flex their style to ensure the message is understood
Commercially & financially minded and results driven
Ability to influence across a wide range of internal and external stakeholders with proven ability to challenge the status quo
Competent in breaking down a problem, understand the root cause and work with relevant stakeholders on developing and implementing a solution
A natural self-starter with strong time management skills, proven commitment to attendance, punctuality and health and Safety in the workplace
Capable of working collaboratively with peers and colleagues from other departments on a daily basis
Highly analytical with experience using a warehouse management systems and strong Excel skills is a must
Strong knowledge of all applicable industry regulations
Excellent organisational skills, people skills and motivation & interpersonal skills
Flexible and willing to work adjust working week to meet business requirements

Core Competencies:

Understanding your customers – acts as a role model in personal approach to internal and external customer goals. Takes time to understand the underlying needs of the stakeholders beyond those initially expressed.
Flexibility & adaptability – demonstrates understanding of how change impacts people. Anticipates resistance to change and works to support effective change initiatives.
Building effective relationships- candidate is a role model for maintaining constructive and effective relationships with others across departments and other boundaries. Demonstrates effective communication techniques and skills and is seen as a team player.
Communication & listening – exceptional communication skills – writes and speaks clearly in a variety of communication settings and style.
Successfully delivers messages to all levels of the business and stakeholders achieving the desired effect.

The duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are neither definitive nor restrictive and may change in detail from time-to-time to meet the changing needs of the business.

National Inventory Control Manager

Job Description