The Office Supply Chain Lead oversees, plans, and directs all aspects of inventory/logistics policies, objectives, and initiatives for the company.

• Trains new inventory staff
• Oversees the daily workflow and schedules of the department.
• Handles discipline and performance improvement of employees in accordance with company policy.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develops standards, metrics, and procedures that maximize inventory management efficiency.
• Leads inventory planning, scheduling, forecasting, and control operations.
• Develops and implements inventory tools and systems for tracking, analysis, auditing, and reporting.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to identify and priority initiatives to optimize inventory capabilities and develop best inventory management practices.
• Reviews purchase orders and contracts for compliance with company and departmental policies.
• Collaborates with sales, customer service, and logistics departments to maximize efficiency in the purchasing and inventory control department.
• Communicates with suppliers to resolve problems that may arise regarding delivery, quality, price, or conditions of sale.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures related to purchasing and inventory control with a goal to maximize efficiency and optimize workflow.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to excercise tact, courtesy and ethics when dealing with vendors, co-workers and customers.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills with the ability to effectively train others.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, as well as inventory software.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field with coursework in purchasing and/or inventory control management, required.
• 3+ years of managerial experience, required.
• 3+ years of inventory experience and solid knowledge of overall departmental function, required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• May be asked to travel to visit vendors or different company locations.