Manager, Inventory Control & Receiving
About The Position
The Inventory Control & Receiving Manager is responsible for ensuring inventory accuracy, system integrity, and compliant receiving operations that support uninterrupted production and distribution. This role owns inbound material processes including receiving, inspection, documentation, discrepancy resolution, inventory transactions, cycle counting, physical inventories, and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs). The manager oversees all incoming shipments, ensuring materials are accurately verified, recorded, stored, and made available to production in a safe and efficient manner. This position leads the receiving, shipping, supply chain engineering, and cycle count teams, and supports material movement throughout the distribution center. The Inventory Control & Receiving Manager maintains and analyzes inventory records related to usage, quantity, obsolescence, and value, and partners closely with Purchasing, Accounting, Engineering, Operations, Production, Customer Support, and Shipping. Serving as a subject matter expert and internal resource, this role plays a key part in driving continuous improvement, inventory accuracy, and timely material flow. This position reports to the Distribution Manager. This role requires experience in forklift operation.
Requirements
- 6 years’ experience in inventory control, receiving, or warehouse in a manufacturing, distribution, or supply chain environment
- Demonstrated knowledge of supply chain management tools and processes and working experience using financial budget tracking tools.
- Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and RF scanners.
- Proficient in a variety of computer programs and systems, at an intermediate level, including Google Suite, Word, Excel, Email, Internet, SAP and Agile.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor junior team members.
- Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
- High attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
- Well versed in root cause analysis tools and corrective actions
- Demonstrated experience working in a cross functional team.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Lean principles.
Nice To Haves
- BA degree in Business, Purchasing/Supply Chain, or related field preferred
- SAP highly preferred
- Managing Exempt and Non-exempt teams
- Experience in cycle count leadership or root-cause inventory analysis.
- Exposure to Lean principles, 5S, or continuous improvement methodologies.
Responsibilities
- Lead and administer cycle count and annual physical inventory programs to ensure inventory accuracy and compliance.
- Maintain and optimize automated inventory control systems; manage inventory transactions and data integrity.
- Investigate and reconcile inventory discrepancies using reports, audits, and root cause analysis tools.
- Analyze inventory levels, demand, and production flow to set reorder points and minimize carrying costs.
- Support implementation of Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) into production.
- Oversee daily receiving operations, including inspection, documentation, and put-away.
- Own departmental budget, cost center accounting, and reporting.
- Serve as the primary receiving and inventory control SME; train associates on SOPs, systems, and equipment.
- Build and maintain vendor relationships to support on-time and accurate deliveries.
- Prepare and present inventory and receiving KPIs (accuracy, dock-to-stock, damages).
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives (5S, Kaizen) to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Identify skill gaps and develop team capabilities through coaching and training.
- Escalate operational issues and remove roadblocks impacting plant performance.
- Ensure safety, housekeeping, and regulatory compliance across receiving and inventory areas.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Generous paid time off policy
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Access to Employee Assistance Program; including access to mental health services
- 401(k) including employer match
- Pet insurance and so much more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
