Director, Inventory Control

Assurant•Lewisville, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Inventory Control oversees all inventory operations across multiple Assurant DCC facilities. This role ensures optimal inventory levels, accuracy, and process efficiency to support production, distribution, and financial performance. The ideal candidate combines strategic leadership with hands ‑ on operational expertise, bringing deep knowledge of inventory systems, forecasting, and cross ‑ functional planning. This is an onsite role in either our Lewisville TX or Mt Juliet TN facilities, with monthly travel to the other site.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field
7+ years of inventory management experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role
Experience in high ‑ volume or fast ‑ paced environments
Strong working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, WIP & Planning; Oracle experience preferred
Demonstrated success leading inventory control operations at both strategic and tactical levels
Strong analytical skills and proficiency with ERP, inventory software, and reporting tools
Proven ability to lead cross ‑ functional teams and manage complex projects
Excellent communication, decision ‑ making, and problem ‑ solving skills
Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or logistics environments preferred
Understanding of BOM structures and WIP control systems

Nice To Haves

APICS CPIM certification
Ability to lead through multiple teams and layers of the organization
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate at all levels
Effective at managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment with frequent re ‑ prioritization
Comfortable making decisions with limited data and operating with a high degree of autonomy
Experience with Visio, Microsoft Office, and related operational software tools
Ability to partner with IT teams on systems enhancements and business process changes
Knowledge of inventory and warehouse operations, Lean/6 Sigma tools, manufacturing processes, automation, systems integration, and new product introduction
Familiarity with HR policies, resource planning, and organizational development

Responsibilities

Develop and execute inventory control strategies across all DCC Operations
Lead inventory planning, forecasting, and scheduling in partnership with site and functional leaders
Design, implement, and maintain systems for inventory tracking, auditing, and reporting
Establish and monitor KPIs to ensure accuracy, operational efficiency, and compliance
Oversee physical counts, cycle counts, reconciliation, and discrepancy resolution
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize inventory processes, systems, and workflows
Support automation, digital transformation, and system enhancements within inventory operations
Hire, develop, evaluate, and coach team members; take disciplinary action when appropriate
Define clear performance standards and ensure consistent evaluation across the team
Build and maintain an effective organizational structure with proper staffing, role clarity, workflow design, and communication systems
Set short ‑ and long ‑ term goals for inventory operations; develop and execute plans aligned with broader business objectives
Develop and manage the department’s operating budget
Establish and maintain document controls to ensure inventory accuracy and regulatory compliance
Prepare and present regular reports, metrics, and analyses; initiate corrective actions when needed
Serve as a liaison with internal business partners to integrate inventory operations into the company’s overall fulfillment strategy
Stay current with industry developments, inventory best practices, and emerging technologies