Inventory Operations Manager – 1st Shift

GXO Logistics, Inc.

. Oversee critical operational areas to ensure inventory accuracy, customer satisfaction, and team success .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in inventory control, team leadership, and operational improvement, with a strong focus on accuracy and customer satisfaction. Proficient in Microsoft Office and experienced in managing inventory processes and team dynamics.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Inventory Control ExperienceTeam LeadershipProcess ImprovementMicrosoft Office ProficiencyAPICS or CSCMP Certification

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Hard Skills

Inventory ControlProcess ImprovementData AnalysisSlotting and Unit MeasuresComputerized Scanner Equipment

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsTime ManagementMultitaskingAnalytical SkillsAttention to Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

APICS CertificationCSCMP Certification

Industry Keywords

Inventory AccuracyCustomer SatisfactionOperational ChallengesTeam DevelopmentFacility Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee critical operational areas to ensure inventory accuracy, customer satisfaction, and team success
Monitor trends and analyze operational challenges
Implement process improvements
Provide coaching and development to team members
Supervise Inventory Control team members and enforce company policies
Maintain inventory record integrity while following established procedures
Research complex transaction histories to reconcile discrepancies
Communicate with all levels of management and customer representatives
Provide leadership and training to accomplish company goals and objectives
Coordinate team-member activities and ensure effective use of productive working hours
Investigate facility operations to troubleshoot processes and recommend improvements

Requirements

What you’ll need

4 years of inventory control experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Experience with computerized scanner equipment
Availability to work a flexible schedule as needed, including planned and unplanned overtime, which may include weekends
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work or military experience (preferred)
APICS or CSCMP certifications (preferred)
5 years of inventory control experience including slotting and unit measures (preferred)
5 years of supervisory or managerial experience (preferred)
Ability to quickly learn and achieve proficiency in new software applications
Solid time management and multitasking skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present clean, organized and thorough information and data appropriate for intended audience
Self-motivated work style with excellent analytical and math skills
Solid attention to detail and follow-up skills with the ability to identify and resolve problems
Conditional offer recipients may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test
Employees and visitors are expected to comply with GXO COVID safety policies and applicable CDC, OSHA, state and local requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
401(k)
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible schedule as needed
Equal Opportunity employer including Disabled/Veterans