Inventory Control Manager

The Inventory Control Manager will lead the division’s inventory strategy and execution while remaining closely engaged in the analytical and planning work that drives decision-making. This role partners closely with Operations, Finance, and Senior Management to balance service levels, cost, and risk across the supply chain while driving continuous improvement in inventory performance.

Essential Functions:

• Lead the development and execution of the inventory strategy to support company objectives for service levels, cost efficiency, and working capital objectives
• Direct demand forecasting strategies, processes, and systems to ensure accurate planning and alignment with sales and operational requirements
• Manage and optimize inventory planning tools, software platforms, and analytics systems used to forecast and manage inventory across the organization
• Establish and monitor key performance metrics, including service levels, fill rates, inventory turns, and shipping reliability, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction
• Develop and manage annual inventory forecasts for distribution and site levels across the organization
• Collaborate with Finance and Purchasing to establish total inventory value and days of inventory
• Drive data-driven decision-making through analytics, reporting, and modeling to identify risks, opportunities, and inefficiencies within the inventory network
• Work closely with Finance and Supply Chain on end-of-life, excess, and scrap inventory initiatives to minimize financial exposure
• Identify and implement process improvements, system enhancements, and best practices to increase forecasting accuracy and inventory efficiency
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and inventory management policies

Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively with team members, vendors, and customers-at all levels- both written and verbal.
• Ability to translate data into clear, actionable business recommendations
• Proven experience in demand planning, forecasting, and inventory optimization in a complex, multi-location environment
• Experience with inventory planning and ERP systems (e.g. TransImpact, Avercast, QAD or similar platforms)
• High skill level with analytics tools and reporting systems (e.g., Excel modeling, BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau)
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a solid understanding of statistical concepts and their application in forecasting and inventory optimization
• Demonstrated success improving working capital, inventory turns, and service level KPIs
• Strong understanding of supply chain processes, including S&OP, production planning, and demand/supply balancing

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Analytics, Finance, Operations, or a related field (or equivalent experience)Additional skills/experience
• 5 years of experience in inventory management, supply chain planning, or operations
• 2 years of leadership experience leading teams and/or cross-functional initiatives/projects

We offer competitive wages, paid time off/holidays, full benefit package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, potential profit sharing, disability insurance, and 401k plan with a generous company match.

Oxbo is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions at Oxbo are made without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship status, gender or gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion or belief, family or parental status, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, credit history, salary history, known relationship or association with any member of a protected class, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Warehouse distribution: 3 years (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
• Supervising: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000 - $115,000