Inventory Control Manager

Trane Technologies•Pueblo, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Control Manager oversees and optimizes inventory management procedures, systems, and controls across the facility. The role connects warehouse operations, enterprise resource planning systems, and executive finance, with a focus on maintaining inventory count accuracy, minimizing shrinkage and obsolescence, leading cycle counting, and advancing lean inventory practices while supporting operational readiness. The manager leads, coaches, and develops inventory specialists, cycle counters, and material handlers, fostering safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. The position also works across Materials Planning, Receiving, Warehouse, Production, Finance, Purchasing, IT, suppliers, and external warehouse providers to maintain reliable inventory records and resolve inventory issues.

Requirements

5+ years of progressive inventory control, materials management, or warehouse management experience.
2+ years of supervisory or people-management experience, with demonstrated success building and coaching operational teams.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline preferred; relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing, assembly, or high-volume distribution environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

Maintain inventory accuracy across internal and external warehouses and production locations.
Develop and execute cycle count programs based on risk, inventory value, and discrepancy history.
Lead annual physical inventory preparation, execution, reconciliation, and corrective actions.
Investigate inventory discrepancies, identify root causes, and establish corrective and preventive actions.
Monitor negative inventory balances and resolve differences between physical inventory and system records.
Ensure accurate and timely inventory transactions in Oracle and other applicable systems.
Audit receiving, put-away, transfer, picking, kitting, scrap, and material consumption transactions.
Ensure material movements are recorded according to established standard work and maintain accurate inventory locations, part numbers, quantities, and transaction histories.
Partner with Purchasing, Receiving, Production, and IT to resolve system-related inventory issues.
Establish and monitor inventory KPIs, analyze trends, and communicate performance, risks, and corrective actions to leadership.
Develop dashboards and visual management tools for daily operational reviews.
Lead root-cause analysis using structured problem-solving methodologies, including 5 Why, A3, and 9-Step Problem Solving.
Develop action plans to reduce inventory adjustments and improve inventory record integrity.
Standardize inventory control processes across warehouses and production areas.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve BOM accuracy, material traceability, and transaction compliance.
Lead improvement projects focused on inventory reduction, process efficiency, and operational discipline.
Lead, coach, and develop inventory control personnel, analysts, and team members; set expectations, accountability, and standard work.
Ensure employees are trained and qualified, and conduct performance reviews, coaching sessions, and development planning.
Promote continuous improvement, collaboration, safety, and data-driven decision-making.
Partner with Materials Planning to maintain accurate inventory availability and support production schedules.
Work with Receiving and Warehouse teams to ensure timely and accurate material transactions.
Collaborate with Production to investigate material shortages, consumption discrepancies, and line-side inventory issues.
Partner with Finance on inventory valuation, reconciliation, and audit requirements.
Coordinate with suppliers and external warehouse providers to resolve inventory discrepancies and improve inventory visibility.