SUMMARY:
The Inventory Manager is a hands-on operational support role focused exclusively on maintaining inventory accuracy and integrity for a Fortune 500 corporation. The role exists to support warehouse operations by ensuring every part is in the correct location, in the correct quantity, and ready for kitting or picking. The primary objective is to prevent “Not In Location” (NIL) events that cause production downtime. We need employees who are highly promotable and self-sustaining.
We are seeking an experienced inventory manager to lead inventory control operations within a fast-paced distribution environment, managing approximately $18 million in on-hand inventory. This role is responsible for improving and sustaining inventory accuracy to 99.7%.
The ideal candidate will bring strong inventory discipline, root cause analysis, operational leadership, and the ability to perform under pressure while working cross-functionally with internal teams and external customer contacts.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and own the site’s cycle count process across ad hoc and structured count programs
- Ensure urgent inventory discrepancies are investigated, counted, and resolved within tight turnaround windows
- Perform root cause analysis on variances and implement corrective actions to prevent repeat issues
- Drive transactional integrity by identifying and correcting scanning failures, unrecorded inventory moves, and supplier-related discrepancies
- Partner with operations leadership to improve inventory processes, controls, and overall accuracy
- Support daily warehouse functions, including inbound receiving, put-away, replenishment, kitting, picking, and pre-shipment audit activity
- Supervise and develop hourly inventory team members, along with inventory/data support personnel
- Address performance issues, resolve floor-level conflict, and maintain accountability in a demanding operational setting
- Build and manage professional relationships with customer-side inventory stakeholders, including high-pressure interactions that require tact, composure, and confident communication
Operational Scope
- Inventory value of approximately $18M
- Current inventory accuracy is in the 80% range, with the expectation to drive sustained improvement to 99.7%.
- ERP platform with a blend of system-based and manual inventory processes
- High-volume environment requiring speed, accuracy, and disciplined follow-through
Key Process Areas
- Inbound receiving and put-away
- Bin allocation and inventory placement
- Kitting and order picking
- Replenishment and internal inventory movement
- Manual cycle counting and audit execution
- Root cause investigation and corrective action implementation
What We’re Looking For
- Strong background in inventory control, warehouse operations, or distribution leadership
- Experience managing cycle counts, discrepancy research, and inventory accuracy improvement
- Ability to lead in a manual-process-heavy environment with limited system automation
- Strong problem-solving skills and comfort working under strict deadlines
- Proven leadership ability with both frontline associates and support staff
- High emotional intelligence, professionalism, and the ability to navigate demanding stakeholder relationships
