Inventory Control Manager

. Crane Worldwide Logistics . • Ellenwood, GA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Manage daily inventory control operations, including cycle counts, spot audits, quality audits, reconciliations, inventory adjustments, and discrepancy resolution. Lead, coach, and develop inventory control team members; assign work, monitor performance, provide feedback, and hold the team accountable for accuracy, productivity, and compliance expectations. Develop, maintain, and publish inventory count, spot audit, and quality audit schedules to support operational needs, customer requirements, and inventory accuracy goals. Coordinate with Warehouse Supervisors, Operations Managers, Customer Service, Quality, and other cross-functional partners to ensure resources, equipment, and product availability support inventory activities. Review inventory count and audit results, analyze trends, identify root causes of discrepancies, and partner with operations leadership to implement corrective and preventive actions. Maintain accurate inventory control reporting, metrics, and documentation, including daily, weekly, and monthly summaries of inventory accuracy, audit findings, adjustments, and corrective action status. Ensure inventory control practices comply with company procedures, customer requirements, operational standards, and applicable quality or regulatory expectations. Support WMS accuracy by monitoring inventory transactions, investigating system or process errors, and partnering with appropriate teams to resolve issues timely. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen inventory accuracy, reduce recurring discrepancies, improve audit performance, and standardize inventory control processes across the operation. Partner with site leadership to identify staffing, training, process, or performance gaps impacting inventory accuracy and recommend appropriate solutions. Communicate inventory priorities, issues, risks, and results clearly and timely to operations leadership, internal stakeholders, and external customers as needed. Read and respond to emails and business communications in a timely and professional manner. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with internal teams, leadership, and external customers.
• Ability to lead teams, establish processes, manage priorities, and hold direct reports accountable for results.
• Strong analytical, audit, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and responsibilities in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and reporting tools.
• Thorough knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control practices, WMS transactions, and quality control requirements.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and influence process compliance without compromising operational relationships.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily inventory control operations, including cycle counts, spot audits, quality audits, reconciliations, inventory adjustments, and discrepancy resolution.
• Lead, coach, and develop inventory control team members; assign work, monitor performance, provide feedback, and hold the team accountable for accuracy, productivity, and compliance expectations.
• Develop, maintain, and publish inventory count, spot audit, and quality audit schedules to support operational needs, customer requirements, and inventory accuracy goals.
• Coordinate with Warehouse Supervisors, Operations Managers, Customer Service, Quality, and other cross-functional partners to ensure resources, equipment, and product availability support inventory activities.
• Review inventory count and audit results, analyze trends, identify root causes of discrepancies, and partner with operations leadership to implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain accurate inventory control reporting, metrics, and documentation, including daily, weekly, and monthly summaries of inventory accuracy, audit findings, adjustments, and corrective action status.
• Ensure inventory control practices comply with company procedures, customer requirements, operational standards, and applicable quality or regulatory expectations.
• Support WMS accuracy by monitoring inventory transactions, investigating system or process errors, and partnering with appropriate teams to resolve issues timely.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen inventory accuracy, reduce recurring discrepancies, improve audit performance, and standardize inventory control processes across the operation.
• Partner with site leadership to identify staffing, training, process, or performance gaps impacting inventory accuracy and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Communicate inventory priorities, issues, risks, and results clearly and timely to operations leadership, internal stakeholders, and external customers as needed.
• Read and respond to emails and business communications in a timely and professional manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Quarterly Incentive Plan
• 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
• Employee Discounts
• Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed