PIC Manager

Ashley Furniture Industries • Arcadia, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ashley Furniture is seeking a Product and Inventory Control Manager in Leesport, Pennsylvania, to lead cost analysis, product pricing systems, and corporate inventory control strategies across multiple manufacturing locations. The position manages a team of professionals and cross-functional improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, process optimization, and margin improvement, while ensuring compliance and alignment among operations, finance, and inventory strategies.

The role works with senior leadership, engineering, design, operations, sales, and other teams to align business goals with financial and inventory strategies. It provides data-driven insights and operational reporting to support business decisions and directs internal negotiations related to inventory and costing.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of progressive leadership experience in inventory control within a large, multi-division manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Expert knowledge of product costing, bills of materials, inventory systems, labor routing, and overhead application.
• Proven success leading cost-reduction and process-improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP/inventory control systems.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-performance culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of cost analysis, product pricing systems, and corporate inventory control strategies across multiple manufacturing locations.
• Manage and mentor a team of 4–6 professionals and coordinate cross-functional improvement teams focused on cost reduction, process optimization, and margin improvement.
• Develop and enforce policies that ensure compliance in inventory controls, product costing, labor reporting, and sales/cost of sales processes.
• Conduct internal operational audits and maintain accountability across all divisions.
• Partner with senior leadership, engineering, design, and operations to align business goals with financial and inventory strategies.
• Provide data-driven insights and operational reporting to support key business decisions.
• Direct internal negotiations related to inventory and costing, and collaborate with sales and design teams on pricing.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage; employee assistance program.
• Paid time off that increases with years of service.
• Employee discount on home furnishings.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance.
• Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific).
• 401(k) and profit sharing.
• Life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED