Inventory Control Manager Jobs in Washington

Job Title: Solution Manager /Supply Chain Redmond WA Company: Sapphire Location: Redmond, WA Description: Solution Manager over 6 yrs experience in supply chain management and information technology.   4 months contract in Redmond WA.     Sapphire Technologies is an EOE-M/F/V/D and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Randstad Holding nv, a € 17.2 billion global provider of professional employment services and the second largest staffing organization in the world.

Job Title: Greenhouse Production/Logistics Manager Company: Location: Seattle, WA Description: General Information: Job Title: Greenhouse Production/Logistics Manager Job location: Pacific Northwest- Mount Vernon, WA Date Posted: 3/16/10 Compensation: Salary, DOE Job Classification: Nursery Job description: Established wholesale nursery seeks Greenhouse Production/Logistics Manager for day-to-day greenhouse production and shipping functions. Position will require supervision of full-time and temporary personnel. Duties include: -Management of all greenhouse activities to achieve planned numbers of quality-rooted plants within scheduled ready dates. Will work closely with Grower to ensure plants are well maintained and grown in accordance to company?s high standards. -Supervision and coordination of shipping functions including quality control, logistics, and compliance with customs rules and regulations to ensure timely delivery of product to clients. -Detailed inventory management focused on maximizing revenue per square foot of greenhouse space. Will work with sales force to provide timely estimates of ready-for-sale stock and coordinate pre-booked orders. -Human resource leadership that achieves employee satisfaction in an accident-free work environment. Skills: - Highly driven, extremely organized, dedicated team member who demands results. - Bachelors degree in operations, horticulture or other plant science. - Minimum of five years experience in the horticulture industry. - Prior management experience highly preferred. - Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and the latest inventory management software. - Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work amicably and effectively with a diverse team. -A solutions based approach to management and an open mind to innovation. If you are interested in this challenging but rewarding position, submit a cover letter and resume to Register to View to begin the discussion on how your experience can be put to work for our progressive company.

Job Title: Cost Accountant/Inventory Control Manager Company: Location: Seattle, WA Description: NOTICE OF POSTION OPENING POSITION: Cost Accountant/Inventory Control Manager LOCATION: Icicle Seafoods, Inc. - Corporate office in Ballard area / Seattle GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Icicle Seafoods, Inc. is one of the largest seafood processing and marketing companies in the Northwest. We are in a period of expansion and will continue to grow over the next several years. This position is responsible for ensuring that all inventory and Cost of Goods Sold items are properly recorded and to provide finance support to the operations department. Specific duties include US inventory and Cost of Goods Sold recognition and reporting, US inventory-related balance sheet accounts, product costing, physical count accuracy, financial analysis, business support to operations and special projects. This position is exempt from overtime and requires substantial extended work hours during peak seasons. Position reports to the accounting manager. RESPONSIBILITIES: ? Develop and teach inventory control systems and concepts to key personnel within the inventory department and coordinate improvements within the system. ? Create and update monthly KPI reporting documents, all in support of a high volume consumer products assembly. ? Coordinate annual and periodic determination of standard costs in coordination with annual budgets and periodic forecasts. ? Calculation of cost accounting variances and development of models to calculate actual product costs as well as relevant cost accounting variances. ? Other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS: ? BS in Accounting and 5-10 years of applicable accounting and financial experience ? Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience ? In-depth knowledge of general accounting and specialized skills of cost accounting in a process costing environment ? Experience in the capture and calculation of typical cost accounting variances and direct and indirect budgeting, standard and direct cost accounting, overhead allocations, data processing, inventory evaluations, financial and cost analysis ? Ability to take initiative in detecting and anticipating problems and opportunities of a cost and financial nature to the business and provide appropriate recommendations ? A ?continuous improvement? mindset and works towards improving accuracy, timeliness and clarity of results ? Expert-level computer skills (Excel, Access, etc.) need to have the ability to mine large amounts of data to achieve desired financial reporting results ? Detail oriented ? Ability to work accurately at a faster than average pace ? Good communication skills ? Able to work in a team environment Open until filled. Submit resume, references and salary requirements: Libby Norling HR Assistant P.O. Box 79003 Seattle, WA 98119 Or Email to: Register to View Fax to: Register to View

Job Title: Inventory Control Manager Company: Location: Seattle, WA Description: POSITION: Inventory Control Manager LOCATION: Icicle Seafoods, Inc. - Corporate office in Ballard area / Seattle GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Icicle Seafoods, Inc. is one of the largest seafood processing and marketing companies in the Northwest. We are in a period of expansion and will continue to grow over the next several years. This position is responsible for ensuring that all inventory and Cost of Goods Sold items are properly recorded and to provide finance support to the operations department. Specific duties include US inventory and Cost of Goods Sold recognition and reporting, US inventory-related balance sheet accounts, product costing, physical count accuracy, financial analysis, business support to operations and special projects. This position is exempt from overtime and requires substantial extended work hours during peak seasons. Position reports to the accounting manager. RESPONSIBILITIES: ? Develop and teach inventory control systems and concepts to key personnel within the inventory department and coordinate improvements within the system. ? Create and update monthly KPI reporting documents, all in support of a high volume consumer products assembly. ? Coordinate annual and periodic determination of standard costs in coordination with annual budgets and periodic forecasts. ? Calculation of cost accounting variances and development of models to calculate actual product costs as well as relevant cost accounting variances. ? Other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS: ? BS in Accounting and 5-10 years of applicable accounting and financial experience ? Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience ? In-depth knowledge of general accounting and specialized skills of cost accounting in a process costing environment ? Experience in the capture and calculation of typical cost accounting variances and direct and indirect budgeting, standard and direct cost accounting, overhead allocations, data processing, inventory evaluations, financial and cost analysis ? Ability to take initiative in detecting and anticipating problems and opportunities of a cost and financial nature to the business and provide appropriate recommendations ? A ?continuous improvement? mindset and works towards improving accuracy, timeliness and clarity of results ? Expert-level computer skills (Excel, Access, etc.) need to have the ability to mine large amounts of data to achieve desired financial reporting results ? Detail oriented ? Ability to work accurately at a faster than average pace ? Good communication skills ? Able to work in a team environment Open until filled. Submit resume, references and salary requirements: Libby Norling HR Assistant P.O. Box 79003 Seattle, WA 98119 Or Email to: Register to View Fax to: Register to View

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager Company: Terex Corporation Location: Redmond, WA Description: Overview: The Supply Chain Manager is a leadership role to create a sustainable competitive advantage in assigned categories, including products and services by developing a supply chain that achieves superior value in quality, cost, and delivery. These positions will implement the global purchasing strategy for selected commodities within each of the regions, utilizing the global leverage of Terex, focused on the development of regional/local relationships with global partners, ensuring that Terex globally and regionally achieves best value in lower costs, improved reliability, and improved service. This regional role will be critical in developing commodity leadership, coordinating the Terex/supplier relationships, building and maintaining market and supplier knowledge in assigned areas, and in continuously improving technical capabilities. This role will also coordinate cross-functional relationships, including product development/engineering, materials, operations, finance, and aftermarket, in support of commodity leadership.   Responsibilities: • Provide commodity leadership in helping to create and implement a plan for building and maintaining a competitive advantage in the assigned commodity and region. Identify, develop, and implement effective global supply chain strategy to support the commitment to build a competitive advantage in supply chain. • Develop a detailed knowledge of the local business arrangements currently in place for purchasing on the commodities. Understand and communicate key drivers for each business unit, including current challenges, constraints etc. • Provide regional market information on the commodity, current and projected requirements, and information on current performance. • Develop a network of relationships with suppliers, line managers, and sector purchasing professionals. • Support and contribute to the selection of potential providers, using local and regional knowledge to ensure reliability of supply of high-quality components & systems. • Coordinate strategic sourcing and product engineering efforts to maximize the development of a robust supply chain with materials, processes and/or components that improve reliability, manufacturability, and cost and product integrity. • Monitor and manage supplier performance, communicate performance issues and manage significant problem areas to ensure needed improvements.Identify, measure, and document cost savings goals, objectives and plans to realize opportunities and achieve cost reduction targets. Qualifications: Education: A bachelor degree in a relevant field such as business administration, supply chain, operations, engineering. An advanced degree such as an MBA is a plus, but not required.Travel: Estimated travel is 30%Experience: The ideal candidate will have significant experience and a track record of success in purchasing/procurement with specialization in Indirect and MRO products & services. He or she will be able to understand and have worked in an environment of long-term strategic partnership arrangements, including scorecards and service level agreements. The candidate should have had a management level role in business with purchasing experience and must demonstrate competence in leadership and communication. Exposure to disciplines such as Total Quality Management, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Toyota Production System, DFSS, or Demand Flow Technology is a plus.Skills: The preferred candidate is results-oriented, a self-starter, and an excellent communicator who has demonstrated the ability to operate in a fast paced, continuous improvement environment and is able to apply a global project on a local basis and achieve success for each stakeholder in the process.Key skills include: -- Strong technical knowledge-- Operational expertise -- Leadership -- Listening Skills -- Commodity knowledge-- Cross-cultural business skills -- Influencing Skills; internal and external -- Negotiating skills. -- Process management-- Planning & project management -- Integrity and Trust -- Supplier management and agreements -- Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access) -- The ability to read, understand and interpret technical drawings and specifications

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager Company: Location: Seattle, WA Description: Novinium is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to join a rapidly growing startup company with global operations located in Kent. The individual will manages all aspects of the supply and control of materials and equipment to field teams and circuit owner customers including procurement, assembly, shipping, receiving, quality and control of materials and equipment. used for the life extension of power cables and communication cables. Pay range: $75K + DOE, eligible for bonus Supervisor: VP Operations ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties may be assigned.) Join a team to: Identify suppliers of raw materials and equipment. Manage the relationships with suppliers. Identify suppliers of logistics services. Manage the relationships with logistics suppliers. Perform final assembly tasks and quality assurance or arrange for outsourcing. Plan materials and equipment supply to minimize cost and capital while assuring that field operations is always supplied. Create and manage a web-based catalog for material ordering by internal and external customers. Plan and perform shipping and receiving of materials and equipment Plan and control flow of materials and equipment to and from stores Account for all inventory SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES: Manage outside vendors and suppliers and one technician SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Five or more years of practical purchasing and materials management experience Assembly, shipping and receiving experience Strong oral and written communication skills Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings International shipping experience is a plus College degree a plus About Novinium Novinium provides cable rejuvenation services and products to electric utilities and other circuit owners in the United States and around the world. Its primary products are novel fluids, methods, and tools to inject stranded underground cable. The injection process rejuvenates and extends the reliable life of the cable for 40 or more years. These products address a primary utility industry infrastructure problem at a fraction of the cost of existing methods. (please visit www.novinium.com for more information about the Company) Please send a resume and cover letter to Register to View

Job Title: Biotech Logistics and Supply Chain Manager Company: CMC ICOS Biologics Location: Bothell, WA Description: Job Title:  Biotech Logistics and Supply Chain Manager                                                         Department:  Manufacturing – Technical OperationsRequisition #:  1081 ResponsibilitiesManage and lead the Warehouse, Material Planning and Purchasing groups.  Leadership responsibilities include:  Ability to develop a vision for growing the Supply Chain function and create an action plan (including goal and KPI setting) to drive the organization toward achieving the vision.  This includes the ability to lead the group through a significant capacity increase while minimizing the increase in operating costsAbility to work in a fast-paced environment with the willingness to adapt quickly to changeProvide mentorship and coaching to staff within the Manufacturing Supply Chain departmentLead the implementation of new ERP system for the organizationPlay a key role in developing the annual budget and effectively manage Supply Chain resources to meet the budgetNegotiate favorable pricing and supply arrangements with vendorsManage inventory and shipping/receiving in full compliance with cGMP and other applicable regulationsEnsure efficiency of warehouse operation including:Optimize operations related to warehousing and distribution functionsDevelop and implement system to maintain inventory at appropriate levels to ensure availability of supplies while minimizing the cost of working capitalThe Purchasing and Warehouse groups support all departments within CMC and not just the Manufacturing department.  Thus, the Logistics Manager must actively interface across the company to build relationships in all key groups to ensure that the needs of all departments are being met Work with Manufacturing, Finance, Project Management and Business Development to implement a system to quickly and accurately invoice customers for raw materials     Requirements: BS degree in relevant discipline requiredCertification in Logistics, Supply Chain or Project Management (e.g., CPM, APICS, MCIPS, etc) preferredMinimum five years of experience working in Supply Chain or related operations within the Biotech/Pharmaceutical industry.  This includes experience overseeing warehouse operationsUnderstanding of cGMP and associated regulations as they apply to materials control and management

Job Title: procurement manager, logistics / CDC Company: Starbucks Location: Seattle, WA Description: Job Summary and MissionThis job contributes to Starbucks success by managing a team of purchasing professionals that develop, implement, and manage global purchasing strategies. Models and acts in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles.Summary of Key ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:Leadership - Setting goals for the work group, developing organizational capability, and modeling how we work together:Identifies and communicates key responsibilities and practices to ensure the immediate team of direct reports promotes a successful attitude, confidence in leadership, and teamwork to achieve business results.Supports the implementation of company programs to ensure the success of StarbucksPlanning and Execution - Developing strategic and operational plans for the work group, managing execution, and measuring results:Develops purchasing team goals to support departmental and company goalsDevelops strategies, schedules and work assignments to ensure that projects meet time and budget goalsLeads strategic planning activities to ensure long term supply and cost savings.Leads the design, implementation and utilization of measurement tools to evaluate business process effectiveness and supplier performance.Plans and manages business unit/department processes and practices to ensure that programs are aligned with business goals and objectivesPrepares, communicates and educates business partners and team on changes in procurement policies and practicesBusiness Requirements - Providing functional expertise and executing functional responsibilities:Assesses critical information required to make effective decisions or recommendations for process changes.Develops and implements reporting processes to communicate project status to project teams and other business partnersEnsures that processes and systems improve service, gain efficiencies or improve quality and reduce costsLeads the design and implementation of global procurement strategies to support business requirements; to include sourcing, commodity management, negotiation, contracting, inventory control, cost and capacity analysis while aligning with corporate social responsibility inititiativesLeads the design and implementation of procurement processes and foundational procurement systems across the global supply chainManages strategic relationships with business units, functional areas and suppliers to support overall business requirementsManages the process for evaluating bids, negotiating contracts and monitoring supplier performance.Provides technical or product expertise to suppliers and internal customers regarding commodities, products or services.Uses problem-solving and alternatives analysis methodologies to assess the financial and strategic impact of business initiatives. Assesses critical information required to make effective decisions or recommendations for process changes.Partner Development Team Building - Providing partners with coaching, feedback, and developmental opportunities and building effective teams:Challenges and inspires partners to achieve business results.Conducts and ensures the completion of performance reviews.Ensures partners adhere to legal and operational compliance requirements.Oversees training and development of partners directly and indirectly managed and makes effective staffing decisions.Provides coaching, direction and leadership support to team members in order to achieve partner, business and customer results.

Job Title: Inventory Control Manager Company: Red Dot Location: Seattle, WA Description: Founded in Seattle, in 1965, the Red Dot Corporation, is a leading manufacturer of quality HVAC products for the heavy vehicle industry, both on-and-off highway.Located in Tukwila, we are a company built to survive!As our Inventory Control Manager, your role is to supervise the Commodity Specialist Inventory & Warehouse staff to ensure inventory planning functions are in full compliance and that Procurement Services departmental goals and objectives are achieved. In addition to supervisory responsibilities, you will be accountable for mutually agreed upon inventory turn, inventory reduction and WRO reduction departmental goals.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Responsible for accuracy of inventory levels for Raw Material Stockrooms in both Seattle and Memphis.Supervises the Commodity Specialist Inventory staff to ensure inventory planning functions comply with Red Dot policies and procedures.Supervises the Warehouse staff to ensure parts are delivered to production in a timely and accurate manner.Ensures Material plans are coordinated with other departments.Ensures inventory planning staff will meet the inventory goals and objectives of the Procurement Services Department and in the best interest of Red Dot Corporation.Ensures inventory turn, inventory reduction and WRO reduction goals are appropriately met. Ensures staff is scheduling orders based on MRP data to ensure products are available to support production schedules and comply with departmental inventory goals.Prepares appropriate paperwork including requisitions, purchase orders, debits, price changes, engineering change notices & return material authorizations.Ensures inventory planning staff tracks and manages surplus and obsolete parts, and recommends disposition of parts annually.Maintains complete and accurate files.Integral team member of  “Super Users” group for ongoing implementation of Oracle. Work schedule is 4 9 hour days and a 4 hour day.Red Dot's employee benefit package is highlighted by fully paid medical and dental insurance for employees and dependent children, 80 hours of paid holiday, a profit sharing retirement plan and flexible work schedules. After two years of employment, Red Dot pays time and a half while you are on vacation -- what we believe to be a unique employment benefit.Necessary Qualifications:College graduate in Business (BA or AA)5 years experience in purchasing or inventory management related fields.5 years  experience in supervision desirable.Working knowledge of ERP (Oracle preferred) - ideally 5-7 yrs experience Strong analytical, interpersonal, verbal and written skills essential.Membership and involvement with professional organizations such as NAPM desirable.Professional ethics, tact, and courtesy in dealing with internal customers and external vendors.

Job Title: Project Manager, Supply Chain ? 038182 Company: Amazon.com Location: Seattle, WA Description: Project Manager, Supply Chain ? 038182 Job Description Description Amazon operates at tremendous size and scale.  A quality customer experience is absolutely our number one priority and we hold ourselves to a high standard.  We are looking for a Project Manager who will work cross-functionally across teams to optimize worldwide operational processes and reduce defects. A strong understanding of fulfillment processes will be necessary, in addition to an understanding of Lean Principals.  Solid analytical skills, the ability to pull and interpret large data sets and conduct root cause analysis to drive solutions are critical in this role.  The successful candidate will have the ability to work globally across our Operations and Retail teams and have excellent communication skills. The responsibilities will include: Understanding and documenting current processes Problem Solving across organizations Recommend and implement process changes to increase efficiency Collecting business and technical requirements to effect process changes Using quantitative statistical methods, SQL, and data management systems to retrieve and analyze data Clearly communicating goals, roles, responsibilities, and desired outcomes to cross-functional project teams Qualifications Qualifications: 3-5 years of demonstrated project/process management experience with demonstrated impact to a business; the desire to problem solve and build new processes Prior use of Lean and statistical analytical techniques Previous work experience in a fast paced, changing/growing organization Must be able to work with cross functional teams to deliver the right results. Ability to deliver in a deadline driven environment Knowledge/experience directly related to fulfillment center or distribution center processes and evaluation Ability to work with large data sets, advanced Excel skills, SQL scripting to write queries Familiarity with typical software packages (Microsoft Suite including Access) required BA/BS in Engineering, Operations, Computer Science, Mathematics or related field.  A combination of work and education will be considered Profile Job Field Project/Program Management Locations Washington-Seattle Organization Amazon Additional Information Posting Date Jul 17, 2009, 04:33 PM, Montreal, New York, Washington D.C. - (UTC -5:00) NOTE: Clicking [Apply Online] and submitting your information through this site is the only way external candidates may apply for this position with Amazon.com.