Inventory Control Assistant Manager (2b Shift)

Clark Associates, Inc.; Hagerstown, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The WebstaurantStore in Hagerstown, MD is seeking an Inventory Control Assistant Manager to lead our IC department, oversee cycle counting, replenishment, and product placement while ensuring adherence to SOPs and accuracy across the site.

You will build and develop a high-performing team, drive process improvements, and align with leadership to meet operational goals. Transition to 2B shift begins Nov 1, 2026; training is 1C/2A prior to then.

Qualifications

• Train, coach, develop and hold accountable up to X employees to achieve operational metrics.
• Maintain high inventory accuracy with cycle counts and audits.
• Establish collaborative relationship with procurement and emphasize communication.
• Ensure receiving, stocking, and shipping quality through analysis and new strategies.
• Generate reporting to improve accuracy and oversee improvement projects.
• Rotate food products properly and communicate issues with procurement.
• Lead weekly and monthly meetings to discuss metrics and initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for productivity growth, cost reduction, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cycle counting, replenishment, expediting, and product placement to maximize cubic efficiency.
• Lead the IC team and ensure adherence to SOPs.
• Collaborate with facilities for storage planning and dead stock elimination.
• Monitor daily/weekly/monthly metrics for receiving and distribution.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Inventory control

Operational coordination

Communication

Job description

Job Summary

The WebstaurantStore In Hagerstown, MD is looking for a hands-on, people-first leader to join our team as an Inventory Control Assistant Manager. This is someone who’s ready to dive in, take ownership, and help us build a strong foundation for success in our new facility.

In this role, you’ll assist the Inventory Control Manager in the leading the charge over our IC department, overseeing key functions such as cycle counting, managing replenishment, expediting, product placement, and maximizing cubic efficiency, all while holding others accountable to proper inventory practices. You’ll work side by side with leadership across departments and shifts to make sure processes align with SOPs, issues get solved quickly, and operational goals are met with excellence.

You’ll also play a critical role in building and developing a high-performing inventory control team. You’ll guide your team to spot discrepancies early, solve problems quickly, and ensure accuracy across the entire site. A sharp eye for detail, time management skills, and ability to lead by example will help create a culture rooted in ownership and continuous improvement.

PLEASE NOTE: The 2B Shift will officially begin on November 1, 2026. Candidates who are hired and onboarded may need to rotate through shifts during the training and transition period:

• Training: Shift 1C - Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, for a minimum of 2 weeks.
• Interim Schedule: Shift 2A - Sunday to Wednesday, 7:00 PM–5:30 AM, until the 2B Shift begins.
• Beginning November 1, 2026: Associates assigned to 2B will transition to the 2B Shift schedule.

Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Operational

• Assists with the management of day-to-day operations regarding Inventory Control including facilitating customer re-shipment requests, removing roadblocks for our shipping department, acting as Quality Assurance for all other departments, and maximizing cubic efficiency within the DC.
• Train, coach, develop and hold accountable up to X employees to achieve operational metrics and satisfy the needs of the distribution center.

At the direction of and in collaboration with the Inventory Control Manager, the Inventory Control Assistant Manager will:

• Prepare the facility for new inventory, collaborating with the facilities department to manipulate storage racking and eliminating dead stock.
• Maintain a high degree of inventory accuracy, complying with company policies such as Cycle Counts and Audits.
• Establish and maintain a collaborative relationship with procurement, with an emphasis on communication.
• Ensure the quality of receiving, stocking, and shipping processes through analysis and development of current/new operational strategies. Provide comprehensive training to inventory personnel on issue resolution and effective communication.
• Generate reporting to improve the accuracy of inventory throughout each department, initiate and oversee projects once problems have been identified.
• Ensure the proper rotation of food products within the facility, issue accountability for mistakes made in this area, communicate with procurement if an issue is identified.
• Works closely with the Inventory Control Manager to monitor daily, weekly, and monthly metrics for the receiving department; identify and resolve operating issues as needed.
• Provide clear and frequent communication to all teams regarding company policies and procedures.
• In collaboration with the Inventory Control Manager, lead weekly and monthly meetings to share information including metrics review, areas of improvement, employee relations issues, and provide updates on ongoing initiatives and related projects.
• Assists in analyzing opportunities for improvement including productivity growth, cost reduction, damage mitigation, and increased process efficiency.

People

• Ensure the timely completion of all employee performance reviews and provide frequent and constructive feedback to all team members in accordance with the Great Employees Only philosophy.
• Interact with employees regularly to promote a high level of engagement and ensure all safety regulations are followed.
• Promptly complete all admin duties relating to employee management to the expected standard.

Leadership

• Collaborate with the leadership team within the building to meet the needs of the DC and foster a team mentality.
• Work with the Inventory Control Manager and Team Leads to create development plans for employees to generate engagement and a leadership bench, with a focus on Team Leaders.
• Maintain a high level of integrity and honesty, embodying the core values of the company and modeling them for our employees.
• Serve as a leader not only for the assigned department, but for the entire distribution center, holding peers, managers and employees accountable to expectations.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• We require a business proficiency in the ability to rea, write and communicate in English.