INVENTORY MANAGER - NEW BERLIN, WI
Other Forms of Compensation: Yearly Bonus Opportunity
Growth. Opportunity. Excellence.
Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen’s solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our growth. Interested in joining our team? You bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we’ll supply the opportunity and innovation. Together, we’ll continue to transform our industry.
Come grow with us. We are Canteen.
Job Summary:
The CSM 2 – Inventory Manager is responsible for overseeing inventory accuracy, order execution, and warehouse organization to ensure efficient operations and route readiness. This role plays a critical part in supporting order builders by managing all generated orders, maintaining inventory integrity, and ensuring products are accurately staged for distribution. The position requires strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage inventory processes in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Order Management
• Manage and oversee all orders generated by order builders.
• Review orders for completeness and accuracy to support route efficiency.
• Ensure all products are correctly picked, staged, and aligned with route requirements.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in orders before distribution.
Inventory Control
• Maintain accurate warehouse inventory through regular monitoring and adjustments.
• Conduct physical inventory counts and cycle counts on a scheduled basis.
• Investigate and reconcile inventory variances.
• Ensure proper product rotation, stocking, and storage practices.
Warehouse Organization
• Count, sort, and organize inventory items to maintain a clean and efficient workspace.
• Ensure products are stored in designated areas following established warehouse standards.
• Support efficient workflow by maintaining organized picking and staging areas.
New Item Management
• Oversee the onboarding of new inventory items.
• Place new items on the production or distribution line in appropriate locations.
• Map and zone new and existing items to ensure optimal accessibility and efficiency.
• Maintain accurate product location data within systems.
Process Improvement & Compliance
• Ensure adherence to company policies, inventory procedures, and safety standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory management processes and order accuracy.
• Collaborate with warehouse and operations teams to enhance workflow efficiency.
Qualifications
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with inventory management systems and warehouse operations preferred.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
Key Competencies
• Inventory accuracy and accountability
• Organizational excellence
• Process efficiency
• Team collaboration
• Attention to detail
Impact of the Role
This role is essential in ensuring that all routes are supported with accurate, complete, and properly staged orders. By maintaining inventory accuracy and organization, the CSM 2 – Inventory Manager directly contributes to operational efficiency, reduced errors, and overall customer satisfaction.
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Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace.
Associates at Canteen are offered many fantastic benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Leave
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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