Inventory Control Manager

SUMMARY:

Salary:$107067 to $132260

The Inventory Control Manager plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity accuracy and availability of all inventory assets within a high-volume heavy manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager this individual is responsible for leading the inventory control function across raw materials work-in-progress (WIP) and finished goods ensuring alignment with production demands customer orders and corporate financial goals.

This role requires a hands-on leader who can combine data-driven decision-making with shop-floor engagement to drive continuous improvement in inventory accuracy traceability and warehouse efficiency. The Inventory Control Manager will own all inventory-related policies and systems and will lead efforts to optimize inventory turns minimize obsolescence reduce stock-outs and maintain appropriate safety stock levels.

A successful candidate will demonstrate deep knowledge of inventory best practices ERP/MRP systems and cross-functional collaboration working closely with Purchasing Production Quality Engineering and Shipping to ensure seamless material flow across the supply chain. The role also supports audit readiness compliance and strategic planning initiatives helping the organization meet performance targets and operational excellence.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop implement and maintain inventory control procedures and best practices.
• Monitor and analyze inventory levels of raw materials WIP (work in progress) and finished goods to ensure alignment with production schedules and customer demand.
• Coordinate and lead periodic cycle counts and annual physical inventory reconciling discrepancies and driving root cause analyses.
• Analyze and predict inventory needs based on budget/forecasts historical data and production plans.
• Partner with Finance Purchasing Production Shipping/Receiving and Quality teams to identify and resolve inventory-related issues and inefficiencies.
• Optimize inventory levels to reduce carrying costs while maintaining service levels and production continuity.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems (e.g. SAP Oracle JD Edwards) to manage inventory transactions and reporting; ensure system accuracy and data integrity.
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to inventory accuracy turns shrinkage and obsolescence.
• Investigate and implement improvements in inventory storage handling and traceability.
• Support internal and external audits related to inventory processes and controls.

Qualifications :

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors degree: Supply Chain Management Operations Management or other related field (or equivalent experience).
• ASCM (APICA) Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) preferred.
• 5 years of progressive experience in inventory control or materials management preferably in a heavy manufacturing or industrial setting.
• 2 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Proficient in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables VLOOKUPs etc.).
• Strong understanding of inventory management principles (FIFO LIFO Kanban Just-in-Time ABC analysis).
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive process improvements.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to sway others opinions.

Additional Information :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Standing for long periods of time walking throughout the facility
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working with a computer

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Exposed to elements such as cold heat noise dust odors fumes etc.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required for the position.

Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge skills and/or abilities.  To perform this job successfully the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

Kennedy Valve Co. is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to perform substance abuse testing. McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation disability veteran or service member status marital status citizenship status (In IL - sex including same sex) ancestry protection status physical or mental disability military status pregnancy unfavorable discharge status genetic information) (In IA - gender identity) (In CA - gender identity or expression and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal state or local law.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation disability veteran or service member status marital status citizenship status (In IL - sex including same sex ancestry order of protection status physical or mental disability military status pregnancy unfavorable discharge status genetic information) (In IA - gender identity) (In CA- gender identity or expression and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal state or local law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time