DC Inventory Control Lead

East Penn Manufacturing Co.; Maiden Creek (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health insurance and wellness benefits

Retirement Savings Plan with company 3

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

East Penn Manufacturing Co. is seeking a Distribution Center Inventory Manager for our Maidencreek facility to lead inventory control, accuracy, and continuous improvement across distribution operations.

You will manage cycle counting, reconcile variances, and mentor Inventory Control Technicians, partnering with DC leaders to improve material flow, system integrity, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressively responsible experience in inventory control, materials management, warehousing, or distribution operations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of materials management, inventory control, distribution workflows, slotting, replenishment, cycle counting, reconciliation, and inventory accuracy practices.
• Experience interpreting and analyzing ERP/WMS inventory information, investigating discrepancies, and implementing corrective actions.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Distribution Operations, Shipping, Transportation, Planning, Production, Quality, IT, or Customer Service.
• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS), ERP systems, and inventory-control technology.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including coaching, development, and accountability for others.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, train, and develop Inventory Control Technicians to promote performance, accountability, and growth.
• Communicate objectives and priorities while setting expectations for safety, accuracy, service, and timeliness.
• Establish consistent inventory control practices across facilities, buildings, and shifts.
• Identify training needs and partner with DC management on material handling, 5S, scanning, and inventory procedures.
• Develop and maintain training materials, best practices, and operating standards; monitor adherence to procedures.
• Oversee end-to-end cycle counting, discrepancy reconciliation, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Monitor inventory accuracy, investigate variances, and prevent recurrence; establish KPI accountability.
• Manage location accuracy, replenishment, OE dunnage, order-fulfillment transactions, slotting, floor stock, and scrap handling.
• Ensure inbound, storage, replenishment, and outbound material flow is efficient and accurate.
• Serve as a systems resource for ERP/WMS functionality and collaborate with IT and operations to improve processes.
• Develop reports and dashboards to translate inventory data into actionable insights.
• Identify system issues and coordinate corrective actions with stakeholders.

Skills

Inventory control

Cycle counting

WMS

ERP systems

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in supply chain/operations/logistics

ASCM CPIM certification preferred

Tools

Mainframe

Glovia

MSR

Somax

Job description

East Penn Manufacturing Co. is seeking a Distribution Center Inventory Manager for our Maidencreek facility to lead inventory control, accuracy, and continuous improvement across distribution operations.

You will manage cycle counting, reconcile variances, and mentor Inventory Control Technicians, partnering with DC leaders to improve material flow, system integrity, and operational efficiency.