Inventory Manager

Midway, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position: Inventory Manager

Work Location: Midway GA 31320

Pay rate: $80000/annum

Duration: Full-Time

Shift: (Mon - Fri) 8am - 5pm (flexible based on volume; early starts late finishes and occasional Saturdays may be required)

Job Description:

The Inventory Manager is responsible for end-to-end ownership of inventory accuracy integrity and financial impact across a high-volume distribution environment with approximately $175M in inventory. This role is heavily inventory-driven and goes beyond transactional control. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in large-scale inventory environments understands how inventory decisions affect the P&L and approaches problems systemically rather than case by case. This role serves as the inventory authority between internal operations and third-party logistics (3PL) partners and plays a critical role in audit readiness forecasting shrink strategy and continuous process improvement across departments.

Role Purpose

Own inventory accuracy and integrity for a large-volume distribution center
Act as the primary inventory authority between internal teams and 3PL partners
Ensure continuous audit readiness through strong controls reconciliations and documentation
Drive inventory strategy that supports financial performance compliance and operational efficiency
Serve as a key bridge between Operations Finance Compliance and external partners

Core Responsibilities

Inventory Ownership & Strategy

Own end-to-end inventory accuracy across WMS ERP and 3PL systems
Manage inventory forecasting inventory turns and stock positioning to support operational and financial goals
Own shrink strategy including prevention tracking and root-cause analysis
Develop and maintain inventory SOPs across departments ensuring consistent execution

Reconciliation & Discrepancy Management

Perform daily weekly monthly and ad hoc inventory reconciliations with 3PL partners
Review validate and approve 3PL inventory reports and transaction data
Investigate variances using systemic root-cause analysis not one-off fixes
Escalate unresolved discrepancies and drive corrective actions

Financial Impact & Reporting

Understand and manage the financial impact of inventory decisions including write-offs reserves shrink and cost reduction
Partner closely with Finance to ensure accurate inventory valuation and reporting
Produce inventory KPIs trend analysis and executive-level reporting
Leverage Power BI (strongly preferred) and advanced Excel skills to analyze and present inventory data

Counts Audits & Compliance

Lead cycle counts physical inventories spot checks and audit counts
Ensure documentation and controls support internal external and certification audits
Maintain audit-ready inventory records at all times

Training & Cross-Functional Leadership

Train warehouse and operational teams on inventory procedures controls and system usage
Drive adherence to inventory SOPs and compliance requirements
Influence without direct authority leading through expertise and accountability

GOTS / Certification-Specific Responsibilities

Manage certified product inventory with strict traceability and segregation requirements
Verify labeling documentation weight and piece counts for certified goods
Maintain audit-ready certification records
Immediately flag certification discrepancies to Compliance
This role requires strong attention to detail and a compliance-focused mindset not just warehouse experience.

Required Skills & Experience

Strong inventory-focused background in a high-volume distribution environment
Proven experience reconciling inventory with 3PL partners
Experience owning inventory forecasting shrink strategy and inventory turns
Ability to perform systemic root-cause analysis across processes and systems
Solid understanding of inventorys financial impact (write-offs reserves cost control)
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables lookups data analysis)
Experience with Power BI strongly preferred
Strong working knowledge of WMS and ERP systems
Ability to work independently manage competing priorities and influence cross-functionally

Experience & Physical Requirements

3 5 years of inventory management experience in a warehouse or distribution center
Bachelors degree preferred but not required
Physically active role; standing walking lifting up to 50 lbs
Forklift operation required or expected
Flexible availability based on business needs including occasional nights or weekends

Position: Inventory Manager Work Location: Midway GA 31320 Pay rate: $80000/annum Duration: Full-Time Shift: (Mon - Fri) 8am - 5pm (flexible based on volume; early starts late finishes and occasional Saturdays may be required) Job Description: The Inventory Manager is responsible for end-to-end ...