Inventory Control Manager

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Where is the work:

The Inventory Control Manager oversees and optimizes all inventory management procedures, systems, and controls across the facility. This role serves as the essential bridge between floor-level warehouse operations, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and executive finance. The primary mandate is maintaining exceptional inventory count accuracy, minimizing material shrinkage and obsolescence, leading cycle counting programs, and driving lean inventory practices to free up working capital while ensuring seamless operational readiness. In addition to technical stock oversight, the Inventory Control Manager leads, coaches, and develops a dedicated team of inventory specialists, cycle counters, and material handlers, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

What you will do:

1. Inventory Accuracy and Control

Maintain inventory accuracy across internal warehouses, external warehouses, and production locations.

Develop and execute cycle count programs based on risk, inventory value, and discrepancy history.

Lead annual physical inventory activities, including preparation, execution, reconciliation, and corrective actions.

Investigate inventory discrepancies and identify root causes, including transaction errors, incorrect bills of material (BOMs), missing receipts, unrecorded material movements, scrap, and counting errors.

Establish corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurring inventory issues.

Monitor negative inventory balances and resolve discrepancies between physical inventory and system records.

2. Inventory Systems and Transaction Integrity

Ensure accurate and timely inventory transactions in Oracle and other applicable systems.

Audit receiving, put-away, transfers, picking, kitting, scrap, and material consumption transactions.

Ensure material movements are recorded in the system according to established standard work.

Partner with Purchasing, Receiving, Production, and IT to resolve system-related inventory issues.

Maintain accurate inventory locations, part numbers, quantities, and transaction history.

3. Metrics and Performance Management

Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), including:

Inventory accuracy percentage.

Cycle count completion and accuracy.

Physical inventory adjustments by value and root cause.

Negative inventory balance and resolution rate.

Inventory transaction accuracy.

Aging inventory and excess/obsolete inventory.

Receiving and put-away transaction compliance.

Analyze trends and communicate performance, risks, and corrective actions to leadership.

Develop dashboards and visual management tools to support daily operational reviews.

4. Continuous Improvement and Problem Solving

Lead root-cause analysis using structured problem-solving methodologies, including 5 Why, A3, and 9-Step Problem Solving.

Develop action plans to reduce inventory adjustments and improve inventory record integrity.

Standardize inventory control processes across warehouses and production areas.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve BOM accuracy, material traceability, and transaction compliance.

Lead improvement projects focused on inventory reduction, process efficiency, and operational discipline.

5. Leadership and Team Development

Lead, coach, and develop inventory control personnel, analysts, and team members.

Establish clear performance expectations, accountability, and standard work.

Ensure employees are trained and qualified to perform inventory control activities.

Conduct regular performance reviews, coaching sessions, and development planning.

Promote a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, safety, and data-driven decision-making.

6. Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Materials Planning to maintain accurate inventory availability and support production schedules.

Work with Receiving and Warehouse teams to ensure timely and accurate material transactions.

Collaborate with Production to investigate material shortages, consumption discrepancies, and line-side inventory issues.

Partner with Finance to support inventory valuation, reconciliation, and audit requirements.

Coordinate with suppliers and external warehouse providers to resolve inventory discrepancies and improve inventory visibility.

What you will bring:

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related discipline preferred; relevant years of work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

5+ years of progressive inventory control, materials management, or warehouse management experience, preferably in a manufacturing, assembly, or high-volume distribution environment.

2+ years of demonstrated supervisory or people-management experience with proven success building and coaching operational teams.

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Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

Thrive at work and at home:

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives - WE DARE TO CARE!
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• Paid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations

Safety Sensitive Role:

The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.