Distribution Center Inventory Control Operations Manager

Provides effective workflow and front-line supervision to a medium-sized group of hourly employees, ensuring efficient use of labor hours and productivity index while simultaneously employing a continuous process improvement philosophy and maintaining open communication channels.  Monitors daily schedules and adjusts staffing levels according to distribution center volume.  Applies accountability standards based on KPIs and implements change to continuously improve performance and increase workflow efficiencies.  Facilitates effective and timely communication to employees by being accessible, responsive and resolving issues in a timely manner.  Maintains operational integrity of assigned department, ensures processes are effectively established, followed, monitored and optimized.  Recruit, train and develop staff, and recognize individual and team successes.

Bachelors degree or equivalent experience plus a minimum of five years experience in related field.

This is an amazing opportunity to oversee our Inventory Control operations in our Grand Prarie Distribution Center.  The ideal candidate will utilize the following to ensure their career success with Office Depot;

• 5+ years progressively challenging experience and working knowledge of distribution operations, systems (e.g. WMS) and processes
• 4+ years progressively challenging experience managing a medium-sized group of non-exempt employees and proven success motivating and mentoring direct reports to high performance standards, reinforcing team-building and providing feedback regarding job performance and conduct.  
• Strong communication and leadership skills. 
• Ability and willingness to work varied shifts. 
• Proficient in PC based applications. 
• Possess a sense of urgency required to work in a deadline driven environment. 
• Proven decision making capabilities.
• Preferred candidates will have relevant Inventory Control experience in a high volume distribution environment including cycle counting, profiling, shrink analysis, cost savings, physical inventory, high velocity turns, SKU rationalization, inventory reduction & accuracy, DPMO, strategic inventory placement, and have performed ABC analysis. 
• Certification and/or experience in Lean Six Sigma and/or Green Belt certification preferred,