Inventory Control Process Manager

Job SummaryThe Inventory Control Process Manager leads SunOptas enterprise inventory control Center of Excellence setting standards for inventory accuracy material traceability transaction integrity and material flow across manufacturing and warehouse locations. This role develops and governs enterprise processes procedures audits training materials and system practices related to inventory management warehouse execution receiving scanning material movement and inventory transactions. Partnering with Operations Supply Chain Procurement Quality Finance IT and Continuous Improvement the role drives standardization compliance system optimization and continuous improvement to improve inventory visibility operational efficiency and financial Functions of the JobInventory & Process GovernanceOwn and govern enterprise-wide inventory control and material management processes across all manufacturing facilities warehouses and adjacent storage implement and maintain standardized operating procedures work instructions process documentation and governance standards related to inventory management and material as the corporate process owner for inventory-related transactions and material movement processes within Oracle ERP WMS (future) and associated shop floor enterprise standards for inventory controls transaction accuracy material traceability and inventory-related compliance & Material Flow ManagementDefine and govern standard processes for raw material ingredient packaging and supply receiving including receiving transactions labeling scanning and inventory disposition with operations and warehouse teams to optimize material movement inventory storage strategies replenishment processes and manufacturing material standards for warehouse scanning barcode usage inventory identification lot control and transaction execution to ensure material visibility and standardization of inventory-related processes from receipt of materials through production consumption finished goods completion storage and customer & Capability BuildingDevelop enterprise training programs certification requirements and process education materials for inventory and warehouse leadership coaching and continual training to site personnel on inventory management ERP transactions warehouse processes and inventory control best new processes system enhancements and operational changes are effectively documented communicated and deployed throughout the & ComplianceDesign and execute an enterprise inventory process auditing program to assess compliance with corporate standards and identify process periodic site audits evaluating inventory controls receiving processes scanning compliance warehouse execution cycle count effectiveness and transactional corrective action plans monitor closure of audit findings and drive sustainable process compliance with internal controls GMP requirements inventory management standards and company Management & AccuracyLead enterprise efforts to improve inventory accuracy through cycle count governance reconciliation processes root cause analysis and corrective inventory accuracy metrics transaction compliance inventory adjustments inventory health indicators and associated KPIs across all inventory discrepancies and process failures to identify systemic opportunities for improvement and with Finance to ensure inventory transactions support accurate inventory valuation and financial Improvement & Strategic InitiativesLead cross-functional initiatives to improve inventory performance warehouse execution material flow inventory visibility and operational implementation and optimization of ERP WMS (future) scanning RF and inventory management with Logistics and Operations leadership to improve adjacent warehouse and internal logistics processes that directly impact inventory accuracy and material facility startups acquisitions warehouse expansions network redesign projects and system implementations by establishing inventory and material management QualificationsBachelors degree in Supply Chain Operations Management Business Logistics Industrial Engineering or related field; equivalent experience considered.7 years of progressively responsible experience in inventory control warehouse operations manufacturing materials management or supply chain developing and implementing standardized business processes across multiple manufacturing or distribution creating training programs work instructions audit processes and operational governance experience leading inventory accuracy material management receiving warehouse operations or ERP/WMS process improvement understanding of manufacturing inventory transactions material traceability warehouse execution and inventory accounting QualificationsExperience serving as a corporate process owner or center-of-excellence ERP and Oracle WMS manufacturing ingredient management or consumer packaged goods Six Sigma APICS/ASCM CPIM or CSCP implementing warehouse scanning barcode RFID or inventory automation and SkillsDeep expertise in inventory management warehouse operations material flow and inventory-related processes from raw material receiving through finished goods knowledge of inventory control principles ERP/WMS systems scanning technologies material traceability and compliance requirements within a manufacturing ability to develop standardize govern audit and continuously improve enterprise-wide business processes across multiple leadership coaching facilitation and organizational change management skills with the ability to influence teams and drive results through both direct and indirect analytical problem-solving and decision-making capabilities with a data-driven approach and attention to communicator with the ability to build relationships collaborate cross-functionally and influence positive change at all levels of the project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines in a fast-paced in Microsoft Office applications and reporting/analytics tools including Excel Power BI and ConsiderationsTravel up to 50% : This position is onsite at our office in Eden Prairie Environment/Physical DemandsApproximately 50% of work is performed in an office environment. 50% of work may involve being in a warehouse or manufacturing be able to walk and stand for extended periods often on hard surfaces such as concrete may take place in environments that are hot cold or of personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety boots gloves and high-visibility vests may be required.