Inventory Control Manager

TheInventory Control Manageris responsible for overseeing and maintaining accurate inventory levels optimizing stock management processes and ensuring operational efficiency. This role involves coordinating with purchasing warehouse and sales teams to align inventory with demand while minimizing excess and obsolete stock. The Inventory Control Manager will also drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance inventory accuracy reduce costs and improve workflow efficiency. This is a full-time position M F 8:00 am 5:00 pm with a 10% expectation of domestic travel.

• Maintain accurate inventory records through systematic cycle counts audits and reconciliation.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies in collaboration with warehouse and purchasing teams.
• Ensure stock levels align with operational needs while minimizing overstock and stockouts.
• Implement and enforce inventory control policies and best practices.
• Collaborate with purchasing and sales teams to forecast demand and adjust inventory accordingly.
• Work closely with warehouse staff to optimize storage solutions and material handling.
• Monitor vendor performance related to lead times and product availability.
• Identify inefficiencies in inventory management and recommend improvements.
• Ensure effective use of ERP/WMS systems to streamline inventory tracking and reporting.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for inventory management.
• Prepare and present inventory performance reports to leadership.
• Monitor and report on slow-moving or obsolete stock recommending action plans.
• Ensure inventory management processes align with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Promote a safe and organized work environment in warehouse operations.
• Analyze and manages inventory trends accuracy percentage turnover rate reduction in stock discrepancies on-time cycle count completion and inventory shrinkage percentage.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in supply chain management logistics business administration or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in inventory control supply chain or warehouse management in a distribution environment.
• Proficiency in ERP/WMS systems (e.g. SAP NetSuite Epicor).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and effectively communicate with various departments.

We Make it Easy

Founded in 1901 MRA is a nonprofit employer association that serves more than 4000 employers covering more than one million employees.

As one of the largest employer associations in the nation MRA helps its member organizations thrive by offering the most comprehensive assortment of HR services information education and resources to help build successful workplaces and a powerful workforce.

We partner with these companies working directly with their HR department and leadership to hire their talent. We are a direct line to the company not an agency recruiter.