Inventory Control Manager, Demand Planning
Radwell International•Willingboro Township, NJ
•$95,000 - $130,000
About The Position
The Inventory Control Manager develops, governs, and continuously improves inventory management processes, policies, and procedures for Radwell's North American stocking locations. The role leads inventory governance initiatives to improve inventory accuracy, working capital utilization, service levels, and inventory health across the organization. Reporting to the Director of Planning and Inventory Management, the manager partners with Demand Planning, Procurement, Finance, Operations, Quality, and Distribution teams to establish standardized inventory controls, manage excess and obsolete inventory, and drive supply chain improvement initiatives. Success is measured through inventory record accuracy, inventory turns, days on hand, audit compliance, policy adoption, excess and obsolete inventory reduction, and overall inventory performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Operations Management, or a related field.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in inventory control, inventory planning, supply chain management, or related functions.
- Strong understanding of safety stock, reorder point planning, ABC/XYZ segmentation, inventory optimization, inventory record accuracy, and cycle counting programs.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis.
- Experience managing excess and obsolete inventory programs.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to present data-driven recommendations to leadership.
- Experience working across multiple facilities or distribution locations.
Nice To Haves
- APICS CPIM, CSCP, or similar professional certification.
- Experience with ERP, inventory planning, or optimization systems.
- Experience with Power BI or other business intelligence platforms.
- Knowledge of Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization (MEIO) methodologies.
- Experience supporting international inventory operations.
- MBA or advanced degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain inventory control policies and standard operating procedures.
- Standardize inventory management processes across distribution and stocking locations.
- Establish inventory segmentation strategies, including ABC/XYZ classifications and service-level targets.
- Manage safety stock, reorder points, replenishment parameters, and stocking strategies.
- Partner with Demand Planning to translate inventory policies into planning systems and replenishment recommendations.
- Support network inventory optimization and multi-echelon inventory positioning.
- Monitor and analyze inventory turns, days on hand, inventory value, stock availability, and service levels.
- Develop dashboards and reporting tools for inventory performance metrics.
- Identify inventory risks, root causes, and improvement opportunities through data analysis.
- Evaluate inventory record accuracy and coordinate corrective actions for discrepancies.
- Lead identification, tracking, and reporting of excess and obsolete inventory.
- Maintain excess and obsolete inventory reporting, financial exposure analysis, and disposition strategies.
- Partner with Finance on inventory reserves and financial reporting requirements.
- Develop strategies to maximize inventory recovery value through liquidation, auction, surplus channels, and other disposition methods.
- Identify causes of inventory obsolescence and recommend preventative process improvements.
- Drive initiatives to reduce inventory investment while maintaining customer service levels.
- Analyze inventory carrying costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Support inventory rebalancing across locations and evaluate stocking versus non-stocking strategies.
- Quantify the working capital impact of inventory decisions and provide recommendations to leadership.
- Participate in monthly S&OP activities and inventory reviews.
- Collaborate with Procurement, Operations, Finance, Distribution, and Quality on inventory initiatives.
- Support supply chain projects that improve inventory visibility, processes, and system effectiveness.
- Contribute to global inventory governance standards and best practices.
- Drive continuous improvement focused on inventory performance and operational efficiency.
- Benchmark inventory practices against industry standards and implement recommended improvements.
- Support implementation of inventory management technologies, reporting tools, and process enhancements.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and annual bonus opportunity
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Company-Paid Life Insurance and Disability Coverage
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Referral Program
- Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
- Employee Discount Programs
- Collaborative, team-oriented culture focused on continuous improvement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
