Position Summary

The Inventory Control Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing all inventory management processes to ensure accurate stock levels, efficient material flow, and cost control. This role ensures the right products are available at the right time while minimizing excess inventory, obsolescence, and operational inefficiencies. The Inventory Control Manager partners closely with procurement, finance, quality, warehouse operations, and leadership to support overall supply chain performance and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Management & Accuracy

• Monitor and maintain accurate inventory levels across all locations.
• Conduct and oversee cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory audits; research and resolve discrepancies.
• Establish and enforce inventory control procedures to ensure data integrity and compliance.
• Track inventory adjustments, shrinkage, obsolescence, and root cause issues.

Planning, Forecasting & Analysis

• Analyze inventory trends and demand forecasts to support replenishment strategies.
• Collaborate with procurement and operations to align inventory levels with production, sales, and customer demand.
• Prepare / present inventory reports, KPIs, and performance metrics to leadership.
• Identify opportunities to reduce excess and slow-moving inventory while preventing stockouts.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve standard operating procedures (SOPs) for inventory control.
• Lead inventory-related system implementations, enhancements, and training.
• Drive process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and lower carrying costs.
• Ensure inventory processes align with company policies and industry best practices.

Warehouse & Team Leadership

• Supervise and support inventory control staff, including training, coaching, and performance management.
• Partner with warehouse leadership to ensure proper handling, storage, and movement of materials.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and development of warehouse pickers / selectors

Supplier & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with procurement on overall inventory levels and order smoothing
• Investigate and resolve receiving, shipping, and inventory discrepancies with vendors and internal teams.
• Partner with finance on inventory valuation, reporting, and audits.
• Serve as the point of contact for inventory-related inquiries and escalation issues.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 5-7 years of inventory control or supply chain experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibility.
• Strong working knowledge of inventory management principles and best practices.
• Experience using inventory management systems (WMS/ERP) and data analysis tools.
• Proven ability to analyze data, identify trends, and drive corrective action.

Preferred Qualifications

• APICS, CPIM or other relevant supply chain certifications.
• Experience in distribution, manufacturing, or high-volume warehouse environments.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement experience.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and attention to detail
• Leadership and team development abilities
• Effective communication skills and cross-functional collaboration
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Working Conditions & Schedule

• Combination of warehouse and office environment.
• Occasional extended hours required during physical inventories or peak operational periods.
• Typical schedule is 8:00 a.m. &- 5:00 p.m.; overtime may be required.
• Holiday season support at the retail store may require evening, weekend, or extended shifts at the retail store.

Inventory Management & Accuracy Monitor and maintain accurate inventory levels across all locations. Conduct and oversee cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory audits; research and resolve discrepancies. Establish and enforce inventory control procedures to ensure data integrity and compliance. Track inventory adjustments, shrinkage, obsolescence, and root cause issues. Planning, Forecasting & Analysis Analyze inventory trends and demand forecasts to support replenishment strategies. Collaborate with procurement and operations to align inventory levels with production, sales, and customer demand. Prepare / present inventory reports, KPIs, and performance metrics to leadership. Identify opportunities to reduce excess and slow-moving inventory while preventing stockouts. Process Improvement & Systems Develop, implement, and continuously improve standard operating procedures (SOPs) for inventory control. Lead inventory-related system implementations, enhancements, and training. Drive process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and lower carrying costs. Ensure inventory processes align with company policies and industry best practices. Warehouse & Team Leadership Supervise and support inventory control staff, including training, coaching, and performance management. Partner with warehouse leadership to ensure proper handling, storage, and movement of materials. Support hiring, onboarding, and development of warehouse pickers / selectors Supplier & Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with procurement on overall inventory levels and order smoothing Investigate and resolve receiving, shipping, and inventory discrepancies with vendors and internal teams. Partner with finance on inventory valuation, reporting, and audits. Serve as the point of contact for inventory-related inquiries and escalation issues. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Minimum of 5-7 years of inventory control or supply chain experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibility. Strong working knowledge of inventory management principles and best practices. Experience using inventory management systems (WMS/ ERP) and data analysis tools. Proven ability to analyze data, identify trends, and drive corrective action. Preferred Qualifications APICS, CPIM or other relevant supply chain certifications. Experience in distribution, manufacturing, or high-volume warehouse environments. Lean, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement experience. Key Skills & Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent organizational and attention to detail Leadership and team development abilities Effective communication skills and cross-functional collaboration Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Working Conditions & Schedule Combination of warehouse and office environment. Occasional extended hours required during physical inventories or peak operational periods. Typical schedule is 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; overtime may be required. Holiday season support at the retail store may require evening, weekend, or extended shifts at the retail store.

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