What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Control & Warehouse Process Improvement Specialist position at LX Pantos Americas?
Role Summary
We are hiring an Inventory Control & Warehouse Process Improvement Manager to inventory accuracy and drive operational process improvements across approximately 30 small warehouse locations in the U.S.
This role serves as a central control and improvement owner, focusing on inventory integrity, KPI visibility, and standardized warehouse processes.
*This position does NOT manage daily warehouse operations or on-site staff.
Key Responsibilities
Inventory Control (Primary Responsibility)
Own inventory accuracy across multi-site warehouse operations
Manage system vs. physical inventory reconciliation
Design and execute cycle count and audit programs
Investigate inventory variances and drive root cause analysis
Monitor shrinkage, adjustments, and aging inventory
Warehouse Operations Process Improvement (PI)
Analyze warehouse KPIs (productivity, error rate, on-time performance)
Develop and roll out standardized SOPs for: Receiving, Shipping, Transfers, Returns and damages
Benchmark performance across warehouses and share best practices
Build and maintain inventory and operations dashboards
Conduct occasional site visits (Approximately 20% travel) for audits, alignment, and improvement rollout
Support new warehouse launches from an inventory and process perspective
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher
5 years of experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, or supply chain
Experience supporting multiple warehouse locations
Strong understanding of WMS / ERP systems
Proven experience with cycle counts and physical inventories
Experience in process improvement, SOP development, or operational standardization
Strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP)
Comfortable with limited travel (20%)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in installation service or final mile logistics operations
Understanding of logistics systems such as TMS and WMS
Experience leading projects or collaborating in cross-functional teams
Power BI / Tableau or similar reporting tools
Salary : $75,000 - $92,000