Manager, Inventory Control

Brother International Corporation • Bartlett, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Inventory Control leads inventory management and control processes at Brother’s assigned distribution center in Bartlett, Tennessee. The role monitors the 3PL’s management of perpetual and physical inventory, manages the cycle count program and an inventory-control analytical staff, and ensures that inventory KPIs and metrics are achieved. Responsibilities also include timely inventory reconciliations and adjustments, system synchronization activities, and leading and conducting physical inventories. The role uses multiple systems, including a warehouse management system.

This is an onsite position at the stated job location, five days per week. Physical inventories at the Tennessee distribution center take place in February and March, with planning and preparation required in the weeks and months before each count.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Accounting, Finance, or Supply Chain, or equivalent experience.
• At least 7 years of experience.
• Prior experience leading and managing an inventory-control function and/or department.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and mathematically adept.
• Ability to communicate detailed information clearly and concisely.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the daily cycle count program.
• Manage inventory processes and supervise personnel at designated Brother warehouse facilities.
• Establish or modify the daily cycle count program and coordinate counting activities involving Brother and 3PL personnel.
• Ensure the inventory program complies with Finance Department procedures and the independent audit firm’s guidelines.
• Manage root-cause analysis of discrepancies, including internal or customer-reported shortages and overages; initiate adjustments and obtain sign-offs for large variances.
• Optimize inventory-control procedures, streamline processes affecting inventory control, and reduce errors.
• Coordinate with Receiving and business groups including Procurement, Sales, and Order Management across multiple divisions.
• Oversee internal product transfers and optimize processes to meet business partner demands.
• Manage product storage to meet operational needs, maintain material master data, and identify scrap or transfer opportunities to balance inventory among business divisions and distribution facilities.
• Manage inventory at outside warehouses and execute inventory transfers to maintain a high customer fill rate.
• Help warehouse operations identify re-slotting and put-away opportunities.
• Lead and manage physical inventory at the assigned Tennessee facility in compliance with JSOX and corporate requirements.
• Plan for physical inventory counts in the weeks and months leading up to the February and March counts and ensure seamless execution.
• Manage inventory reconciliations and adjustments in a timely manner and ensure KPIs and metrics are met.

Benefits

• Health insurance, effective from the first day of employment.
• Vision insurance, effective from the first day of employment.
• Dental insurance, effective from the first day of employment.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an employer match of up to 100% of the first 4% of employee contributions; employer matches vest immediately.
• Educational assistance program reimbursing up to 100% of tuition, lab fees, textbooks, and other related expenses for qualifying programs.
• 15% target bonus at 100% of target, with the opportunity to earn above 100% depending on company performance and the applicable bonus plan.

What This Job Offers

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