Inventory Control Manager

Job Description

Title: Inventory Control Manager

Reports to: Operations Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Note: This operation runs 24/7, and individual schedules are determined by volume and client needs. Weekend availability is required and the facility is only closed three days each year.

Job Purpose

The Inventory Control Manager is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory levels and ensuring inventory integrity within the Stockton facility. This role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, effective supervision of leads and associates, and the ability to drive operational excellence in line with company standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Inventory Control operations across all shifts.
• Ensure compliance with safety, production, and sanitation standards.
• Manage cycle count program to maintain accuracy.
• Create and re-profile pick locations for new and existing items.
• Run and analyze inventory reports (e.g., Pick Hits, Lost in Cycle Count, Expiration Management, Adjustments).
• Oversee and process transfer orders (TOs), return-to-vendor (RTVs), and product dispositions (dump and destroy).
• Troubleshoot issues and perform root-cause analysis.
• Research purchase order discrepancies and conduct analytical investigations.
• Operate forklifts as needed to support inventory operations.
• Conduct QA and spot checks for code dates.
• Report employee errors and complete incident reports as required.
• Safeguard inventory integrity by monitoring and addressing variances.
• Assist the Control Center in managing inventory-related concerns.
• Attend and actively contribute to daily production meetings.
• Enforce company policies and procedures to maintain high-quality service.
• Monitor warehouse inventory to minimize temporary out-of-stocks (TOS) and shortages.
• Assign work, schedule shifts, breaks, and vacations, and conduct periodic employee evaluations in line with HR policies.
• Collaborate with other warehouse supervisors and associates on policies, procedures, and training.
• Address customer concerns/complaints, investigate discrepancies, and implement solutions to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting teamwork and employee engagement.
• Ensure productivity and quality standards are communicated and maintained.
• Remain flexible to work any shift as needed to support business requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Distribution Center and Operations Manager.

Minimum Requirements

• High level of computer literacy, including WMS systems.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead, train, and supervise teams.
• Ability to initiate, implement, and oversee inventory control programs.
• Some college coursework preferred; equivalent warehouse supervisory experience considered.
• Wholesale industry experience preferred.

Education & Experience

• Some college-level management education and/or 2 years of warehouse supervisory experience in the wholesale industry.

Computer Skills

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong knowledge of WMS systems.

Reasoning Ability

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a diverse workforce.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs.
• Extended periods of sitting at a computer workstation.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Work Environment

• Distribution Center environment with varying temperatures.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

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