Position: Inventory Control Manager

The Inventory Control Manager is responsible for overseeing all inventory operations within a manufacturing environment, ensuring materials, components, and finished goods are accurately tracked, efficiently stored, and readily available to support production and customer delivery schedules. This role plays a critical part in maintaining operational flow, reducing costs, and supporting overall quality and on-time performance.

Responsibilities

Inventory Management & Accuracy

• Maintain accurate inventory levels through regular cycle counts, audits, and reconciliation of discrepancies
• Develop and enforce inventory control procedures to minimize loss, damage, and obsolescence
• Oversee receiving, stocking, material movement, and warehouse organization to ensure efficient flow of goods
• Ensure all transactions are accurately recorded in ERP systems, including receipts, transfers, adjustments, and work order activity

Process Improvement & Optimization

• Analyze inventory data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement
• Implement best practices for material handling, storage, labeling, and traceability
• Partner with cross-functional teams to streamline material flow and reduce bottlenecks
• Lead initiatives to improve inventory turns, reduce carrying costs, and support continuous improvement efforts

Leadership & Team Management

• Supervise inventory and warehouse staff, providing training, coaching, and performance feedback
• Establish clear expectations for accuracy, safety, and productivity
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Purchasing to ensure timely replenishment of materials and resolve supplier-related issues
• Partner with Production to support scheduling, work order fulfillment, and material availability
• Coordinate with Quality teams on nonconforming materials, returns, and corrective actions
• Support Finance with month-end and year-end inventory reporting requirements

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in inventory control, warehouse management, or materials management
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong proficiency with ERP systems and inventory management tools
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments