Sr. Director of Inventory Control
Hebron Estates, KY - USA
Job Summary
Key Responsibilities
SOC 1 Compliance & Governance
- Own the design and execution of inventory control frameworks that satisfy SOC 1 requirements.
- Maintain robust auditable trails for all inventory adjustments write-offs and transfers.
- Partner with internal and external auditors during annual SOC 1 Type II examinations.
- Remediate any identified control deficiencies or exceptions swiftly to prevent qualified audit opinions.
- Govern user access controls and transaction logging within the WMS to ensure segregation of duties.
Strategic Leadership & Operational Excellence
- Design and execute the enterprise-wide 3PL inventory control strategy.
- Standardize cycle counting physical inventory and reconciliation processes across all sites.
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including Inventory Record Accuracy (IRA) and shrink.
- Optimize WMS inventory modules (e.g. Manhattan Blue Yonder SAP) to automate control workflows.
- Lead root-cause analysis investigations for systemic inventory discrepancies and variances.
Client & Commercial Management
- Serve as a senior leader point of contact for client auditors reviewing SOC 1 reports.
- Provide assurance to clients regarding the effectiveness of internal controls protecting their assets.
- Collaborate with business development to define inventory SLAs and control frameworks for new clients.
- Present control performance metrics during client Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs).
Team Leadership & Financial Accountability
- Direct and mentor a regional team of Inventory Control Managers and Analysts.
- Manage the annual departmental budget for the inventory control division.
- Train node-level inventory teams on SOC 1 compliance behaviors and documentation standards.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Logistics Finance Accounting or a related field preferred.
- Experience: Minimum 10 years of supply chain experience with 5 years in a multi-site 3PL leadership role or Senior Inventory Control role required.
- Audit Expertise: Proven experience managing inventory systems subject to external SOC 1 / SOX audits required. Prefer SOC 2 experience.
- Certifications: APICS (CPIM/CSCP) Lean Six Sigma or internal audit certifications preferred.
- Systems: Advanced proficiency in tier-1 WMS platforms with strong system-audit configurations required.
- Travel: Ability to travel up to 30-40% to regional logistics facilities.
WHY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR CRANE
At Crane we believe in providing our employees with excellent benefits at a Great Place to Work.
We offer:
- Quarterly Incentive Plan
- 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
- Excellent Medical Dental and Vision benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
- Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
- Employee Discounts
- Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges in addition to a discount on contribution rates
Come join the leader in logistics and take your career in the right direction.
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
This position requires the final candidate to successfully pass an E-Verify Check.
More Information: benefits are contingent upon meeting eligibility requirements and plan conditions.
Required Experience:
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About Company
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