Sr. Director of Inventory Control

Crane Worldwide Logistics • Columbus, KY

80d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for owning the design and execution of inventory control frameworks that satisfy SOC 1 requirements, maintaining auditable trails for inventory adjustments, and partnering with auditors. The position also involves strategic leadership for enterprise-wide 3PL inventory control, standardizing processes, establishing KPIs, optimizing WMS modules, and leading investigations for inventory discrepancies. Additionally, the role serves as a senior leader point of contact for client auditors, provides assurance on internal controls, collaborates on inventory SLAs for new clients, and presents performance metrics during QBRs. The position also includes directing and mentoring a team, managing the departmental budget, and training inventory teams on compliance behaviors.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of supply chain experience
• 5+ years in a multi-site 3PL leadership role or Senior Inventory Control role required
• Proven experience managing inventory systems subject to external SOC 1 / SOX audits required
• Advanced proficiency in tier-1 WMS platforms with strong system-audit configurations required
• Ability to travel up to 30-40% to regional logistics facilities

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Accounting, or a related field preferred
• Prefer SOC 2 experience
• APICS (CPIM/CSCP), Lean Six Sigma, or internal audit certifications preferred

Responsibilities

• Own the design and execution of inventory control frameworks that satisfy SOC 1 requirements.
• Maintain robust, auditable trails for all inventory adjustments, write-offs, and transfers.
• Partner with internal and external auditors during annual SOC 1 Type II examinations.
• Remediate any identified control deficiencies or exceptions swiftly to prevent qualified audit opinions.
• Govern user access controls and transaction logging within the WMS to ensure segregation of duties.
• Design and execute the enterprise-wide 3PL inventory control strategy.
• Standardize cycle counting, physical inventory, and reconciliation processes across all sites.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including Inventory Record Accuracy (IRA) and shrink.
• Optimize WMS inventory modules (e.g., Manhattan, Blue Yonder, SAP) to automate control workflows.
• Lead root-cause analysis investigations for systemic inventory discrepancies and variances.
• Serve as a senior leader point of contact for client auditors reviewing SOC 1 reports.
• Provide assurance to clients regarding the effectiveness of internal controls protecting their assets.
• Collaborate with business development to define inventory SLAs and control frameworks for new clients.
• Present control performance metrics during client Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs).
• Direct and mentor a regional team of Inventory Control Managers and Analysts.
• Manage the annual departmental budget for the inventory control division.
• Train node-level inventory teams on SOC 1 compliance behaviors and documentation standards.

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: Senior