Inventory Control Manager

Martin Brower • La Grange, IL

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About The Position

The Inventory Control Manager oversees daily inventory control operations within the distribution center, including cycle counting, physical inventory, and management of product loss and damage. The role serves as a liaison between supply chain, suppliers, and the distribution center to help ensure timely, quality supply to customers. The manager leads the hourly cycle count team and partners with logistics, supply chain services, and shipping to achieve service and profit goals. The position also plans physical inventories, reconciles variances, reports findings, and supports efficient shipping and order fulfillment through policy adherence, vendor credit management, and proper warehouse slotting.

The role is expected to foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment while maintaining high standards of personal and operational excellence. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 6 or more years of related experience, with 2 or more years of leadership experience; or a high school diploma/general education diploma and 9 or more years of specific experience, with 4 or more years of leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily distribution center inventory control operations, including cycle counting, physical inventory, and management of product loss and damage.
• Serve as a liaison between supply chain, suppliers, and the distribution center to ensure timely and quality supply to customers.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment and maintain high standards of personal and operational excellence.
• Lead the hourly cycle count team to improve safety, quality, inventory accuracy, and team productivity.
• Partner with logistics, supply chain services, and shipping to achieve service and profit goals.
• Schedule and plan physical inventories, reconcile variances, and provide detailed reports to relevant departments.
• Ensure adherence to policies to minimize product loss and damage, manage vendor credits, and maintain proper warehouse slotting for efficient shipping and order fulfillment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement benefits
• Complimentary health screenings
• The role may have the opportunity to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to program rules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager