Inventory Management Executive

An inventory manager oversees their employer's products, supplies and materials. They usually supervise inventory clerks and warehouse staff and liaise with members of different departments within the business.

Inventory managers work in businesses of all sizes in a variety of industries. They may specialize in various types of inventory, such as raw materials or finished goods. Their responsibilities can vary depending on their industry and type of inventory management, but they typically include:

• Counting or using computerized inventory monitoring or supply chain software tools to track stock levels
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• Conducting regular cycle counts or stocktakes to determine available inventory
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• Ordering additional inventory when stocks are low
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• Sourcing suppliers and maintaining relationships with them
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• Addressing problems in supply and delivery and finding appropriate solutions
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• Preparing inventory for delivery or shipping to customers
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• Hiring and training inventory clerks and warehouse staff, delegating tasks and creating schedules for them
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• Studying sales numbers and forecasting future inventory needs