Receiving/Inventory Manager

at Hand Family Companies in Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Salary Range $48,880.00 – $48,880.00 Salary

Position Type Full Time

Description

Lakeshore Beverage is seeking a Receiving/Inventory Manager responsible for overseeing inventory accuracy, receiving operations, product freshness compliance, and audit processes while minimizing inventory loss through effective controls and reconciliation. This role partners cross-functionally to resolve inventory discrepancies, manage inventory transactions, and ensure efficient warehouse operations and product flow.

+ Monitor compliance with product freshness policies, which includes proper product labeling and rotation in the warehouse.

+ Develop and implement procedures that target the reduction of the following finished product loss categories: breakage, out-of-control, overages and shortages.

+ Monitor in-bound and out-bound deliveries and product transfers;

+ Notify management and sales personnel of out-of-stock, low-in-stock or close-to-code situations.

+ Assist with managing claims for receiving/returning breakages, overages and shortages.

+ Assist with proofing and reconcile invoices, credits, cooperage, and pallet credits.

+ Assist with processing in-transit invoices and credits monthly and follow-up on outstanding cooperage/pallet returns.

+ Counting on hand inventory daily.

+ Conducti daily, quarterly, year-end audits

+ Analyze and resolve inventory discrepancies working with various departments and management levels.

Qualifications

+ High school diploma or GED certificate required, College degree preferred.

+ 2 years of inventory and/or accounting experience.

+ Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel.

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

+ Effective communication skills.

+ Highly organized with ability to manage priorities, coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and attentive to details.

+ Able to work flexible hours as needed.