Inventory Control Team Leader (On-Site)

Job Description

The Inventory Control Team Leader is responsible for team performance in areas of inventory control and strategy, team building, and employee engagement.  This Team Leader will also work closely with our accounting and finance team to ensure our internal cycle count procedures are robust and adhered to.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following.
•    Use data and other inputs to identify, prioritize, and deliver on key business needs related to inventory control and accuracy
•    Establish/execute a strong proactive cycle count program for both internal and external warehouse locations
•    Be responsible for the root cause investigations for inventory loss and work collectively with key stakeholders to drive improvement
•    Work collaboratively with finance to manage monthly/quarterly excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory analysis and disposition
•    Work collaboratively with key stakeholders analyze the plants Safety Stock reset on a quarterly basis
•    Responsible for inventory level strategies related to vendor managed inventory and reorder point parts for the site
•    Manage the internal warehouse strategy and plan for every part (PFEP) line set-ups
•    Analyze and root cause material movement transaction errors and work collectively with Material Handling to drive improvement
•    Foster a continuous improvement culture
•    Provide development coaching and guidance to team in the areas of performance management, communication, and adhering to company policies
•    Manage labor through OT approval and timecard management
•    Accountable for team training compliance and guidance to team members, while ensuring a proper tracking of competencies
•    May participate in internal audits

Background & Skills

Required Qualifications
•    Strong leadership skills such as flexibility, dependability, and independence are essential 
•    Strong written and verbal communication skills 
•    Computer skills: SAP, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) required 
•    Previous experience with materials/inventory accuracy
•    Strong decision-making skills 
•    Team player who can build positive working relationships – across all departments

Preferred Qualifications
•    Bachelor’s degree
•    Proven problem-solving skills 
•    Previous experience directly leading others and/or continuous improvement events 

Job Criteria
•    Excellent communication skills and fluent in English
•    Ability to connect with and coach and train people at all levels
•    Network Builder : build connections across all departments
•    High level of ambition, performance orientation and a track record of results in a global industrial setting
•    Able to be effective in a matrix organization, including influencing stakeholder
•    Coaching and developing others

This position description is intended to be a tool to describe the primary purpose of the job and the key duties and responsibilities. The position description may not be inclusive of all duties and job assignments. Job duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, and/or revised at the discretion of management. This is a description of the way this position currently is being performed and does not address the potential for accommodation, which would be addressed on a case-by-case basis.
 

Employee Benefits

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Flexible working hours
• Possibility to work remotely
• Pension plan
• Personal insurance
• Communication package
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• State of the art virtual work environment
• Employee Referral Program

This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.