Inventory Control Manager

Responsibilities

• Inventory Strategy & Oversight:
• Manage inventory valued between $10M-$20M, including oversight of systems and processes.
• Lead and oversee daily inventory control operations. Set performance targets, monitor KPIs, and ensure consistency across inventory processes.
• Team Management & Development:
• Supervise, coach, and support the inventory control team. Delegate tasks, manage performance, and provide training and guidance to ensure high team performance.
• Inventory Analysis & Optimization:
• Analyze inventory trends, aging stock, and discrepancies. Develop and implement strategies for inventory optimization and accurate stock forecasting.
• Handle and oversee process flow for production and returns.
• Maintain inventory stability by ensuring alignment between system records and physical inventory.
• Ability to manage and lead direct reports to ensure inventory control requirements are consistently met.
• Experience with handheld scanning systems and QR coding
• Compliance & Process Improvement:
• Ensure adherence to company inventory policies and regulatory standards. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance inventory accuracy and efficiency.
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Reporting:
• Act as a key contact for internal departments, vendors, and logistics partners. Provide clear, actionable reporting and updates to leadership on inventory performance and risks.
• Lead or contribute to cross-functional supply chain projects focused on cost optimization and efficiency.
• Manage escalation processes for inventory-related issues and discrepancies.
• Coordinate with procurement and logistics to align inventory levels with demand and delivery timelines.
• Support internal audits and corrective actions related to inventory processes.
• Represent the inventory control function in regional or global supply chain forums or initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field
• Minimum of 5+ years of practical manufacturing management experience.
• Deep understanding of inventory control methodologies, forecasting techniques, and warehouse operations
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Proficiency in inventory management software (e.g., SAP, Oracle), Excel, and data analysis tools
• Strategic thinking and decision-making
• Team leadership and people development
• Analytical and detail-oriented approach
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management
• Process improvement mindset
• Fluent English language skills (verbal and written)
• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred
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• Freudenberg Residential Filtration Technologies Inc.

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