Inventory Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Position : Inventory Manager

Department : Operations, Warehouse

Report to : Head of Operations

Location : Chicago, IL

Schedule : Full-time, Hourly, Tues - Sat

About Us :

Flowers for Dreams is ushering in a craft flower movement. Locally crafted flowers for fair and honest prices across locations in Chicago, Milwaukee, and Detroit, as well as overnight shipping in the Great Lakes region. Every bouquet benefits an amazing local charity. Named one of Business Insider's 20 Most Inspiring Companies in America and a Best for the World B Corporation using business as a force for good.

We are seeking an Inventory Manager to oversee our Chicago facilities / office and warehouse-related operations, including but not limited to building and equipment maintenance, waste management, pick and package processes, safety, warehouse receiving, workflow and space management, inventory management, inventory cycle counts and accuracy. The Inventory Manager will work closely with the Purchasing / Buying department and Operations / Productions teams (Weddings, Events, and Daily Deliveries) to ensure the facility is running smoothly to meet operational needs. In addition, the Inventory Manager will be responsible for utilizing practices to develop standard operating procedures and training programs for warehouse / inventory personnel which may be utilized by other locations and teams. This role is entirely on-site with weekend commitment during seasonal periods of the business.

Responsibilities :

• Recruit, hire, train and manage warehouse and inventory employees and contractors
• Provide performance feedback and address any performance issues and concerns
• Manage schedules and assign duties of direct reports to ensure productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness
• Meticulously update our inventory database based on breakage, losses and product acquisitions
• In partnership with Purchasing / Buying, document and track incoming daily shipments and deliveries to replenish inventory and avoid supply chain risks and potential stock-out issues
• Direct and coordinate physical inventory, including auditing, monitoring cycle counts, and addressing damaged, excess, or unused items
• Assist with item master management within inventory tracking logs and systems
• Interface with internal and external customers on inventory needs, cost feedback, discrepancies, and issues that impact production and budget targets
• Examine systems and controls and provide recommendations for improvement of inventory / space efficiency and accuracy
• Create and implement 5S program for all warehousing areas and identify opportunities of improvement for workflow, space, and material storage optimization
• Work with Operations leadership team to establish goals, recommend operational KPIs / scorecard, and track / report status against objectives
• Oversee processes that ensure all materials, equipment / tools, and products are staged for production teams and returned in a timely manner, e.g. items required for wedding / event design, on-site installation, tear-downs post event
• Oversee and proactively manage the facility, coordinate any required repairs and scheduled maintenance and upgrades as required
• Follows and implements procedural guidelines related to safety and security
• Develop best practices, standard operating procedures, training materials, onboarding program

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Equal Opportunity Employer :

Flowers for Dreams is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and internship. Flowers for Dreams makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.