Inventory Control Manager

Ranpak•Concord Township, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Ranpak is seeking a highly organized and results-driven Inventory Control Manager to lead inventory accuracy and inventory management activities within our manufacturing operation. This role is responsible for maintaining inventory integrity across raw materials, work-in-process, purchased components, and finished goods supporting paper converting operations, assembly production, and automated machine builds. The ideal candidate will have strong experience managing inventory in a manufacturing environment, utilizing SAP or a comparable ERP system, leading cycle count programs, investigating inventory variances, and driving continuous process improvements. This is a hands-on leadership position requiring a strong floor presence and close collaboration with Production, Planning, Purchasing, Engineering, and Operations teams.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
5+ years of inventory control experience within a manufacturing environment.
2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
Experience managing inventory in SAP or other ERP systems.
Demonstrated experience leading cycle counting programs and physical inventories.
Strong understanding of manufacturing inventory transactions, WIP control, and material flow.
Advanced problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
Strong analytical and reporting capabilities, including Microsoft Excel.

Nice To Haves

Experience in paper converting, packaging, industrial manufacturing, or assembly operations.
Experience supporting automated equipment or machinery manufacturing environments.
APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) preferred.
Experience implementing inventory process improvements and inventory control best practices.

Responsibilities

Develop, manage, and continuously improve inventory control processes to achieve world-class inventory accuracy.
Lead and oversee daily cycle counting activities, weekly inventory audits, and monthly physical inventory counts.
Investigate inventory discrepancies, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring issues.
Monitor and reconcile inventory transactions across raw materials, WIP, components, and finished goods.
Ensure timely and accurate inventory movements within SAP or ERP systems.
Maintain inventory integrity across multiple manufacturing areas and storage locations.
Partner with Production, Planning, Purchasing, and Operations teams to ensure material availability and inventory accuracy.
Support paper converting operations, assembly activities, and automated machine manufacturing through effective inventory management.
Establish and maintain inventory controls for production consumables, purchased components, and finished products.
Ensure inventory processes support production schedules while minimizing downtime and shortages.
Serve as the primary inventory control subject matter expert for SAP or equivalent ERP systems.
Maintain inventory master data and transaction accuracy.
Utilize ERP reporting and analytics to identify trends, inventory risks, and improvement opportunities.
Develop KPIs, dashboards, and reporting to measure inventory performance.
Supervise, coach, and develop two direct reports.
Establish accountability and performance expectations for inventory control activities.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory accuracy, inventory turns, transaction compliance, and process efficiency.
Support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and operational excellence initiatives.
Ensure compliance with company safety, quality, and operational standards.