DC Inventory Control Manager

Hot Topic; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hot Topic is seeking an Inventory Control Manager for our Riverside Distribution Center to lead the cycle count program and inventory control initiatives across online fulfillment. You will coordinate with Finance and Operations to ensure accuracy, drive data-driven improvements, and partner with Distribution Centers to maintain system integrity.

The role requires proven experience in fulfillment center supervision, strong data analysis skills, and the ability to implement process improvements

Qualifications

• Experience with cycle count programs and inventory control.
• Proven ability to analyze data and report trends to Finance/Operations.
• Experience coordinating with multiple carriers and fulfillment systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead inventory control and cycle count programs consistently across sites.
• Develop metrics for Finance and Operations on cycle count and cancellations.
• Provide updates on cycle count results and trends to teams.
• Support system upgrades and rollouts for fulfillment processes.
• Collect and evaluate data to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Identify fulfillment process improvements to raise service levels.
• Coordinate annual physical inventories with clients.
• Collaborate with Operations to drive efficiency and accountability.

Skills

Inventory control

Cycle count

Data analysis

Reporting metrics

Project management

System upgrades testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer service alignment

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Job description

Description

You down with Inventory Control? We’re on the search for an Inventory Control Manager for our Riverside Distribution Center. This role is plays a critical part in the Inventory Control for all online fulfillment orders and continued fandom of our customers.

The Inventory Control Manager will coordinate with the Distribution Center Operations team and Finance to ensure a robust and cohesive cycle count program and practices are in place and adhered to. Will serve as primary point of contact for all Client and Finance inventory control related issues. They will support all Distribution Centers managing the company’s regionalized Inventory Control System with a host of analytical and data driven continuous improvement opportunities and project management assistance. They will interface heavily with the Customer Service team to understand and identify opportunities in inventory control issues.

Pay range

$85,000 - $90,000 a year

Please note the pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but other factors such as an individual’s education, location, meeting the minimum job requirements for the role, training, and experience, will determine the final salary for potential new hires.

What You’ll Do

• Ensure inventory control and cycle count programs are in-line with Finances and clients expectations and consistent from site to site.
• Develop reporting metrics for Finance and Operations regarding cycle count and cancellation results.
• Keep the Finance and Operations teams updated and apprised on cycle count results and trends.
• Assist in the testing and roll out of any fulfillment system upgrades, enhancements or new packages.
• Collect, organize and evaluate data and trends to identify opportunities to reduce costs and customer service improve performance.
• Identify trends and opportunities that impact the fulfillment process and customer service experience in support of raising fulfillment center quality and cancellation standards.
• Working closely with the Operations team, and with individual sites to identify improvements to drive efficiencies, accountability, productivity and customer satisfaction scores.
• Coordinate with Clients and responsible for conducting annual physical inventories.

What You’ll Need

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required, college degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 year’s experience in fulfillment center or warehouse/distribution center supervising 20+ people.
• Previous experience and knowledge of working with multiple small parcel carriers.