At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We are proud to be a trusted partner for the worlds top brands offering comprehensive engineering manufacturing and supply chain solutions. With over 50 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

Job Summary

The Assistant Inventory Control Manager is responsible for leading and executing inventory control operations for a large-scale fast-paced distribution environment. This role oversees shift-level execution across receiving server and rack kitting detrash stockroom and material delivery to production ensuring material flows efficiently from dock to point of use in alignment with production schedules.

This position directly supports production readiness by ensuring timely receipt accurate inventory movement and on-time delivery of materials for each production order. The Assistant Manager provides daily leadership to 2 Supervisors and 6 Assistant Supervisors with indirect oversight of 110 hourly employees and is accountable for shift performance operational metrics and issue resolution.

The role operates on a WednesdayThursday shift (6:00 AM 6:00 PM) with Wednesday rotating weekly and requires a hands-on leader with strong experience in dock operations inventory control and high-volume material flow environments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership & Shift Management

• Lead and execute end-to-end inventory control operations for the assigned shift including receiving kitting detrash stockroom and material delivery to production.

• Provide direct leadership to Supervisors and Assistant Supervisors ensuring clear expectations accountability and consistent execution across all functional areas.

• Oversee daily labor planning work prioritization and resource allocation to meet production demand and service level commitments.

• Coach leaders on performance management problem solving and team engagement; address performance gaps through feedback and corrective action as needed.

• Foster a culture of safety accountability and continuous improvement across all inventory control functions.
  

Operational Execution & Performance

• Ensure material is received processed detrash kitted and delivered to production accurately and on time to support each production order.

• Monitor shift performance against key metrics including material availability accuracy timeliness SLA adherence and dock throughput.

• Identify operational bottlenecks inventory discrepancies or execution risks; lead root cause analysis and drive corrective actions.

• Partner cross-functionally with Production Operations and Planning teams to resolve material constraints and prioritize critical orders.

• Maintain strong floor presence to ensure adherence to standard work and rapid response to operational issues.
  

Inventory Control & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with inventory control standards SOPs safety requirements and company policies.

• Support and participate in cycle counts physical inventories audits and inventory accuracy initiatives.

• Ensure accurate system transactions and visibility for receipts movements and inventory adjustments.

• Escalate inventory risks shortages or systemic issues with clear data and recommended actions.
  

Continuous Improvement & Cost Control

• Support and drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on dock efficiency material flow and reduction of non-value-added work.

• Identify opportunities to improve kitting accuracy detrash efficiency and delivery execution.

• Reduce rework inventory loss and operational waste through improved processes and accountability.

• Support implementation and sustainability of standard work across receiving and kitting operations.
  

Job Qualifications

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Strong working knowledge of inventory control receiving dock operations and material flow in a high-volume environment.

• Proven ability to lead large teams through multiple layers of supervision.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to track metrics identify gaps and implement corrective actions.

• Effective communicator capable of presenting shift performance risks and recovery plans to senior leadership.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint) and warehouse/inventory management systems.

• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced time-sensitive production environment.
  

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelors degree preferred.

• Minimum 3 years of warehouse or inventory control experience including 1 year in a supervisory or management role.

• Prior experience in fast-paced dock operations manufacturing support or large-scale logistics environments strongly preferred.

• Equivalent combination of education training and experience will be considered.

BENEFITS PACKAGE WITH JABIL

• Competitive compensation plan
• Medical Dental Prescription Drug and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options
• 401K match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life AD&DJBL TA - Job Requisition Process Status and Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Adoption Assistance
• Annual Merit Increases
• Community Volunteer Opportunity

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