Inventory Manager for Logistics

O nás

LKQ CZ s.r.o.

Globally LKQ employes more than 45,000 people and it keeps growing!

You will become part of unique company LKQ that is a global distributor of vehicle products, including replacement parts, components and systems for the automotive aftermarket in North America, Europe and Taiwan.

In Europe we operate in 21 countries servicing more than 700,000 independent wholesale customers.

WHAT WILL BE YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES?

As Inventory Manager for Logistics, you will be responsible for leading and driving the Inventory function and supporting operational management teams to ensure optimal success in multiple warehouses. You will provide expertise and leadership in these areas, ensuring that integrity and accuracy is maintained to the highest levels.

• Drive best-in-class Inventory accuracy and space utilisation, utilising metrics to monitor results and report these to the business
• Develop robust processes to mitigate the risk of inventory discrepancies using root cause analysis to identify defect drivers and build action plans to mitigate
• Ensure that systems and processes are compliant with all internal and external audit requirements
• Manage the space plan, identifying the most safe and efficient placement of products based on seasonal and pick velocity inputs to drive operational efficiency
• Build intelligent count routines targeting products, locations and processes most at risk
• Deliver exceptional performance across all key metrics and KPI measures in line with functional and organisational goals and objectives
• Lead, coach and develop inventory colleagues ensuring they have the skills and capabilities required to meet objectives
• Create a robust succession plan across the function, creating a pipeline of talent to support the team and wider business
• Create a customer focused mindset throughout the function, ensuring the customer is at the heart of everything we do

YOU ARE A PERFECT FIT IF YOU HAVE:

• 3 years+ experience in inventory management in a Production, Manufacturing or Distribution based environment
• Excellent English verbal and written skills
• Proven ability to show improvement in a continually developing environment
• Experience in the analysis of defect data and defect reduction planning
• Strong analytical, mathematical and data analysis capability
• Advanced Excel skills, experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Stakeholder management experience
• Evidence of producing creative solutions to current process and system challenges
• Ability to operate at all levels of the business and ensure engagement

WHAT CAN WE OFFER YOU?

• Company car also for private purposes
• Discounts on all assortment and car parts
• Pension and life insurance contribution
• 5 extra days of bonus leave
• Discounts on Datart and HPmarket.cz
• EUC Premium health benefit (24/7 health advice)
• Discount on holidays with CK Čedok and CK INVIA CZ
• Multisport card, discounted tariffs in the O2 network, discount on all-day admission to AquaPalace and other benefits for you and your whole family