Inventory Control Manager

Freudenberg Group • Lebanon, IN

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About The Position

The Inventory Control Manager will be responsible for managing inventory valued between $10M–$20M, including oversight of systems and processes. This role involves leading daily inventory control operations, setting performance targets, monitoring KPIs, and ensuring consistency across inventory processes. The manager will also supervise, coach, and develop the inventory control team, analyze inventory trends, and implement strategies for optimization and accurate stock forecasting. Key responsibilities include maintaining alignment between system records and physical inventory, ensuring adherence to company policies, driving continuous improvement, collaborating with internal departments and external partners, and reporting on inventory performance to leadership. The role also involves contributing to cross-functional supply chain projects and supporting internal audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field
• Minimum of 5+ years of practical manufacturing management experience.
• Deep understanding of inventory control methodologies, forecasting techniques, and warehouse operations
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Proficiency in inventory management software (e.g., SAP, Oracle), Excel, and data analysis tools
• Strategic thinking and decision-making
• Team leadership and people development
• Analytical and detail-oriented approach
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management
• Process improvement mindset
• Fluent English language skills (verbal and written)

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory valued between $10M–$20M, including oversight of systems and processes.
• Lead and oversee daily inventory control operations.
• Set performance targets, monitor KPIs, and ensure consistency across inventory processes.
• Supervise, coach, and support the inventory control team.
• Delegate tasks, manage performance, and provide training and guidance to ensure high team performance.
• Analyze inventory trends, aging stock, and discrepancies.
• Develop and implement strategies for inventory optimization and accurate stock forecasting.
• Handle and oversee process flow for production and returns.
• Maintain inventory stability by ensuring alignment between system records and physical inventory.
• Ability to manage and lead direct reports to ensure inventory control requirements are consistently met.
• Experience with handheld scanning systems and QR coding.
• Ensure adherence to company inventory policies and regulatory standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance inventory accuracy and efficiency.
• Act as a key contact for internal departments, vendors, and logistics partners.
• Provide clear, actionable reporting and updates to leadership on inventory performance and risks.
• Lead or contribute to cross-functional supply chain projects focused on cost optimization and efficiency.
• Manage escalation processes for inventory-related issues and discrepancies.
• Coordinate with procurement and logistics to align inventory levels with demand and delivery timelines.
• Support internal audits and corrective actions related to inventory processes.
• Represent the inventory control function in regional or global supply chain forums or initiatives.

What This Job Offers

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