Job Details

The Expense Manager will be responsible for managing the flow of supply inventory into the Family Dollar Distribution Centers/3PL in support of both routine replenishment to existing stores and preparation for upcoming projects.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Inventory Control
• Order supply inventory into distribution centers and third-party warehouse(s)
• Coordinate special project ordering and distribution
• Reconcile general ledger records to physical inventory counts
• Accurately record transfers, drop ships and other documentation as needed
• Maintain all project ordering templates
• Item Management
• Manage database of all supply SKUs
• Create or discontinue SKUs as needed
• Vendor Management
• Correspond with vendors regarding purchase order questions or adjustments
• Facilitate vendor payment by resolving any open actions on invoices
• Meet with existing vendors and interview potential vendors in cooperation with the Sourcing/Supply Chain Manager
• Continually negotiate costs for existing inventory
• Budget Control/Process Improvement
• Recommend new processes to minimize cost or maximize timely allocation of supply items
• Work closely with the Sourcing/Supply Chain Manager on budget control measures
• Personnel Management
• Oversee Expense Analysts work assignments, set goals, provide on-the-job training
• Assist field associates with fixture and supply related questions

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 5-7 years related work experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Spreadsheet and word processing skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and to meet project deadlines
• Able to work independently
• Able to build strong relationships and work well within a team
• Skilled in using logic and reason to solve problems and deal with variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with AS400, Ariba, Lawson, JDA and Retek preferred
• Experience in reconciling inventory and/or general ledger accounts
• Experience with inventory control and accounting