Inventory Control Manager
Location
Fairfield OH
Fairfield OH
Job Type
Contract Full-Time
Contract Full-Time
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What you will be doing as the Inventory Control Manager:
- Responsible for overseeing all aspects of inventory management within the organization.
- Planning, organizing, and executing inventory control processes to ensure accuracy, optimize efficiency, and support operational needs.
- Works closely with finance, regulatory, procurement, logistics, warehouse, and production teams to maintain optimal inventory levels, minimize stock discrepancies, and ensure timely and accurate reporting.
- Ensuring that inventory aligns with customer demand, company goals, and compliance standards.
- Develop and implement inventory management strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure efficient use of resources.
- Conduct regular cycle counts, physical inventories, and audits to maintain accurate inventory records.
- Analyze and track inventory trends to identify and address potential overstock or understock situations
- Generate and maintain inventory reports, including inventory accuracy, stock levels, turnover rates, and forecast accuracy.
- Analyze inventory data to inform purchasing decisions and improve forecasting and demand planning processes.
What you will need as the Inventory Control Manager:
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or a related field. Advanced degree or certification (e.g., APICS) is a plus.
- 5+ years of experience in inventory management or a related field, with a proven track record in managing inventory control operations.
- Strong knowledge of inventory management software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
- Proficient in data analysis and reporting, with strong attention to detail.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and influence without authority.
- Experience with lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies, preferred.
- Familiarity with ERP- Infor M3, preferred
- Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS)- Softeon and inventory forecasting tools, preferred
- Strong understanding of supply chain processes and logistics.