Sr. Director Inventory Control

. Crane Worldwide Logistics . • Lockbourne, OH

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About The Position

The Sr. Director Inventory Control designs and executes Crane’s enterprise-wide inventory control strategy across its 3PL facilities. The role standardizes cycle counting, physical inventory, and reconciliation processes, and establishes inventory control frameworks that satisfy SOC 1 requirements and maintain SOC 2 Type I and Type II compliance. It ensures auditable records for inventory adjustments, write-offs, and transfers, and governs WMS user access and transaction logging to support segregation of duties.

The position partners with internal and external auditors during SOC 1 Type II examinations and leads prompt remediation of control deficiencies. It defines and monitors KPIs such as Inventory Record Accuracy and shrink, investigates systemic discrepancies, and optimizes WMS inventory modules to automate control workflows. As the senior point of contact for client auditors reviewing SOC 1 reports, the role provides assurance about controls protecting client assets and presents control metrics during client Quarterly Business Reviews. It also collaborates with business development on inventory SLAs and control frameworks for new clients.

The role leads and mentors regional Inventory Control Managers and Analysts, trains facility-level inventory teams on SOC 1 compliance and documentation, and manages the inventory control division’s annual budget. Other duties may be assigned. The role involves computer and warehouse work and travel of up to 30–40% to regional logistics facilities.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of Inventory Control experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a multi-site 3PL leadership role or Senior Inventory Control role.
• Advanced proficiency in tier-1 WMS platforms, such as Manhattan, Blue Yonder, or SAP, with strong system-audit configurations.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, web-based, and job-specific software applications.
• Computer literacy.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Experience managing inventory systems subject to external SOC 1 or SOX audits and experience with SOC 2.
• APICS (CPIM/CSCP), Lean Six Sigma, or internal audit certifications.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute an enterprise-wide 3PL inventory control strategy.
• Standardize cycle counting, physical inventory, and reconciliation processes across all sites.
• Design and execute inventory control frameworks that satisfy SOC 1 requirements and maintain SOC 2 Type I and Type II compliance.
• Maintain auditable trails for inventory adjustments, write-offs, and transfers.
• Govern WMS user access controls and transaction logging to ensure segregation of duties.
• Partner with internal and external auditors during annual SOC 1 Type II examinations and remediate control deficiencies or exceptions.
• Establish and monitor KPIs, including Inventory Record Accuracy and shrink, and lead root-cause analysis of inventory discrepancies and variances.
• Optimize WMS inventory modules to automate control workflows.
• Serve as the senior point of contact for client auditors reviewing SOC 1 reports and present control performance metrics during client Quarterly Business Reviews.
• Collaborate with business development to define inventory SLAs and control frameworks for new clients.
• Direct and mentor regional Inventory Control Managers and Analysts.
• Train node-level inventory teams on SOC 1 compliance behaviors and documentation standards.
• Manage the annual departmental budget for the inventory control division.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Quarterly Incentive Plan
• 136 hours of Paid Time Off per year, usable for sick time or personal use
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Tuition reimbursement for education related to the job
• Employee referral bonuses
• Employee recognition and rewards program
• Paid volunteer time
• Employee discounts
• Wellness incentives of 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: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed