Distribution Center Inventory Control Operations Manager

Celebrating 25 years as a leading global provider of office supplies and services, Office Depot provides business solutions to millions of customers around the globe. For the local corner store as well as Fortune 500 companies, Office Depot provides supplies and services to its customers through 1,678 worldwide retail stores, a dedicated sales force, top-rated catalogs and global e-commerce operations. Office Depot has annual sales of approximately $11.5 billion, and employs about 39,000 associates around the world. The Company provides more office supplies and services to more customers in more countries than any other company, and currently sells to customers directly or through affiliates in 61 countries.

Supporting the business world is a challenging job. True solutions require much more than pushing a button – which is why at Office Depot, we depend on each other. With a job here, you'll experience a fast-paced culture of accountability and professionalism enriched with opportunities, respect, and a bit of fun. We're a company that genuinely cares about our people's success, which is why you'll find all the tools to support your potential in a career at Office Depot. Learn more about a job with Office Depot today

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, 

Pay, Benefits and Work Schedule: 

Office Depot offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits packages, which includes a 401(k) and more, best-In-class office products & services, as well as comprehensive development programs. We are an innovative, high-performance company.

Working in our stores provides you with unlimited possibilities to start or expand your career.

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Equal Employment Opportunity: 

Office Depot is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, veteran's status, disability, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.