The Assistant Operations Manager & Inventory Controller is responsible for supporting the daily operations of the business, with a focus on overseeing and managing inventory levels, supply chain coordination, and ensuring efficient operational workflows. This dual role bridges operations management with inventory control, ensuring optimal resource utilization and accurate inventory management to maintain smooth production and distribution processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Assistant Operations Manager Responsibilities:

• Operational Support : Assist the Operations Manager in overseeing day-to-day activities across depots to ensure efficient workflows and timely completion of tasks.
• Process Optimization : Identify opportunities to streamline operations, improve productivity, and reduce operational costs through process improvements.
• Team Supervision : Provide leadership and guidance to frontline staff, ensuring compliance with company policies, safety protocols, and operational standards.
• Vendor Management : Assist in coordinating with suppliers and service providers to ensure timely delivery of materials and services needed for smooth operations.
• Project Management : Participate in operational projects, coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet deadlines and objectives.
• Reporting : Assist in preparing and analyzing operational reports, including production efficiency, downtime analysis, and resource allocation.

Inventory Controller Responsibilities:

• Inventory Management : Oversee the receipt, storage, and issuance of inventory items, ensuring stock levels are maintained to meet operational demands.
• Inventory Accuracy : Conduct regular stock counts, audits, and reconciliations to ensure inventory records are accurate and up to date. Investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Supply Chain Coordination : Monitor and manage the flow of inventory throughout the supply chain, ensuring timely restocking and preventing stockouts or overstocking.
• Inventory Systems : Utilize inventory management software to track inventory levels, manage reorder points, and generate reports on inventory status and trends.
• Procurement Support : Collaborate with the procurement team to forecast demand and manage inventory replenishment based on operational needs and production schedules.
• Loss Prevention : Implement procedures to prevent inventory shrinkage, loss, or damage, ensuring asset protection and cost savings.

Desired Traits:

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while juggling multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly in maintaining accurate records and handling inventory.
• Proactive approach to identifying inefficiencies and implementing improvements in operations and inventory management.
• Collaborative team player with a hands-on approach to leadership and a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

Experience : 3+ years of experience in operations management, inventory control, or supply chain management.

Education : Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or a related field.

Skills :

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities to manage both operational and inventory control duties.
• Proficiency with inventory management software (e.g., ERP systems, Excel) and operational management tools.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to coordinate with teams and external vendors.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret inventory data and operational metrics.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions quickly.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.

Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. 40hrs per week, we have a flexible working arrangement with 3 days a week office presence for all office staff in Houston.

About Goodpack

Goodpack is an innovator in developing safe and cost-efficient transportation and storage solutions for challenging payloads, including natural rubber, food and liquids and specialty industrial goods such as tires and automotive parts. We have a strong network of team members, operations and depots around the world, dedicated to simplifying our customers’ supply chain processes.

Our Business Promise – Connecting Businesses Globally

We deliver value to our customers and partners through efficient supply chain solutions, our global network and fleets of intelligent returnable containers.

Our Employee Promise

We work closely together, in the spirit of the family-business at our origins. At the same time, backed by a reputable and financially strong private equity firm, KKR, Goodpack provides great exposure and myriad opportunities to impact at a local, organizational and global level.

Being of a network company with global presence, you will be exposed to different parts of the organization and adjacent functions through collaboration, broader job scope, and job rotations. The fast-paced and dynamic culture accelerates on-the-job training and learning, and consequently professional growth. You have easy access to our leaders, you can avail of international mobility programs and leadership development paths. You become an integral part of the network, your views and opinions matter and your own teams and the surrounding teams support you. You are connected to the entire world and our strong human network is reflecting and supporting our Connecting Businesses Globally business promise.

We believe in the value of employability, the continuous process of acquiring experience, new knowledge through purposeful learning and skills that contribute to successful careers in the ever-changing Logistics and Supply Chain industry.

Our DEI Commitment

Goodpack is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business.

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Who are we looking for?

We are always looking out for talents who have the required skills and the following traits:

Adaptable: You believe that change is the only constant and you are resourceful in your attempts to find improvement opportunity within that change. You are not afraid to try new things

Collaborative: You enjoy working with others and you are open to contribute knowledge, ideas and perspective. This is what makes our network strong and resilient

Self-directed : You take initiative, drive it from the start till the end and take pride and accountability in the result of the initiative.

Curious: You are hungry for knowledge, in your area of responsibility as well as beyond . You are determined to seek answers by asking the questions and you are willing to constantly learn.

Hands on: You are comfortable in seeing the big picture and you are passionate about turning strategy into reality through practical means and delivering results.

Communicate proactively: You are well-versed in verbal and written communication. You listen to others’ opinions and express your thoughts and ideas well.

Join us and be a part of Goodpack family!

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