Inventory Control Manager

With roots dating back to 1946 and a division of Aspen One, Aspen Skiing Company owns and operates four mountains—Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk—creating premium, sustainable, and transformative experiences in recreation, culture, and nature. In addition, the company runs the award-winning Aspen Snowmass Ski & Snowboard School, Four Mountain Sports rental and retail shops, and a collection of sustainably sourced on-mountain food and beverage outlets. Aspen Snowmass encompasses 5,680 acres of skiable terrain across four mountains, more than 40 ski lifts and more than 410 trails. Aspen One is the parent company of Aspen Skiing Company, Aspen Hospitality and ASPENX and leverages its influence across all of its business units to advance climate action, community engagement and racial justice. For more information, visit www.aspensnowmass.com or follow @aspensnowmass on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook.  

Summary  

The Inventory Control Manager is responsible for inventory accuracy across our stores and warehouses as well as rental product quality at these locations. This in-person role is responsible for managing all inventory control processes including cycle counting, physical count, inventory past due, and the accuracy of inventory movement within our inventory management system. Analysis of metrics and results of each process, as well as making recommendations to improve procedures, systems, and training to increase inventory accuracy is a key part of this position.  

The budgeted salary range for this position is $59,500 to $83,000. Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience; all our salaried roles are eligible for bonus. 

Job Posting Deadline 

Applications for this position will be accepted until November 1, 2024. 

Essential Job Functions 

• Monitor and investigate rental and retail inventory movements to ensure system accuracy 
• Manage, audit and analyze cycle counts and physical counts, determining root cause of significant variances 
• Create and implement corrective action measures for any significant inventory variances through close in person collaboration with store operations and warehouse operations 
• Identify retail/rental store shrinkage occurrences and root cause issues utilizing available tools (surveillance, system records, etc.) 
• Work closely with Accounting to properly adjust inventory levels within systems to ensure the organization has accurate inventory information 
• Provide regular inventory control reporting to management that provides insights on inventory control process results 
• Oversee damaged equipment processes for retail and rental product, including assisting in repair and disposal as needed 
• Assist in training store operations and warehouse operations on cycle count and physical count procedures and communication on best practices 
• Build and track KPI’s for key operational processes that will be monitored on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annual basis based on departmental goals 
• Identify operational process areas that need efficiency and optimization and work with the respective team on implementation 
• Other duties as assigned   

• Bachelor’s degree preferred 
• Requires 5-7 years of store and warehouse operations experience preferred 
• Ability to analyze large datasets and determine actionable results  
• Ability to maintain strong working relationship with store operations and warehouse operations 
• Previous management experience desired 
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel, SQL experience a plus 
• NetSuite and/or RTP experience is a plus
• APICS certification a plus 

Supervision Given and Received

Supervision Given: Exercises direct supervision over the Inventory Control Analyst. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, frequent and detailed review of work, training, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.  

Supervision Received: Works under direct supervision of the Finance Manager. Tasks are assigned according to specific procedures, and work is checked frequently. Instruction, advice and assistance are readily available. 

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, type and sit at desk/computer for most of the work shift executing repetitive movements   
• No adverse or hazardous conditions  
• Not required, but preferred to be able to occasionally lift, push or pull 25 lbs. individually or with assistance (weight limits can vary according to position, but no more than 50) 

Job Benefits 
This position is categorized as a regular full-time position eligible for the following benefits: 
Enrollment dates differ across the various programs.   

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Programs 
• Flexible Spending Account Programs 
• Life Insurance Programs 
• Paid Time Off Programs 
• Paid Leave Programs 
• 401(k) Savings Plan 
• Employee Ski Pass and Dependent Ski Passes  
• Other company perks 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. By accepting a position with Aspen One, Aspen Snowmass, Aspen Ventures or Aspen Hospitality you acknowledge that you are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. To request accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 970-300-7700.         

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Aspen One/ Aspen Snowmass/ Aspen Ventures/ Aspen Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer.  

For an overview of Aspen Skiing Company's benefits and other compensation visit www.aspensnowmass.com/employment/benefits-and-perks

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