Inventory Control Manager

Summary: 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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
• Perform other duties as required.

The ideal candidate will have:

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