Inventory Control Lead: Optimization & Compliance

American Air Filter International; Washington (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

American Air Filter International in North Carolina seeks an Inventory Control Supervisor to oversee daily operations, ensure cycle counts, and maintain accurate ERP records. You will lead staff, train teams, and collaborate with planning, purchasing, warehouse, and quality to resolve shortages and improve flow.

The role emphasizes compliance with safety and quality standards, data-driven reporting, and continuous improvement in inventory accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, or logistics.
• Knowledge of cycle counting, physical inventory audits, and root cause analysis for discrepancies.
• Ability to train, coach, and motivate warehouse staff while setting clear daily productions goals.
• 1 to 3 years of proven experience leading a team, directing staff, or managing daily shift operations.
• Ability to stand, walk for long periods, and occasionally lift up to 40 lbs.
• Strong proficiency in Inventory Management Systems and Microsoft Excel for tracking and reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily inventory control operations including receiving verification, cycle counting, inventory reconciliation, material transactions, and stock accuracy.
• Lead and develop inventory control staff by providing training, coaching, scheduling, and performance management.
• Maintain accurate inventory records within ERP/MRP systems and ensure all transactions are completed timely and accurately.
• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, production supplies, containment components, and finished products to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
• Coordinate and oversee cycle count programs and annual physical inventories.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve inventory accuracy.
• Ensure full material traceability and is maintained in accordance with quality and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with production planning, purchasing, warehouse, and quality departments to resolve material shortages and inventory issues.
• Monitor material flow between warehouse, production, clean manufacturing areas, and shipping operations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory optimization, waste reduction, and process efficiency.
• Develop and maintain inventory control procedures, work instructions, and documentation standards.
• Ensure compliance with company safety procedures, contamination control requirements, and material handling standards.
• Analyze inventory metrics and prepare reports related to inventory accuracy, shortages, usage trends, and obsolete materials.
• Assist with audits and support documentation requirements for quality and regulatory inspections.
• Maintain organization and control of storage locations to ensure efficient material retrieval and proper stock rotation practices .

Skills

Inventory management

Cycle counting

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Leadership

Training & coaching

Data analysis

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

American Air Filter International in North Carolina seeks an Inventory Control Supervisor to oversee daily operations, ensure cycle counts, and maintain accurate ERP records. You will lead staff, train teams, and collaborate with planning, purchasing, warehouse, and quality to resolve shortages and improve flow.

The role emphasizes compliance with safety and quality standards, data-driven reporting, and continuous improvement in inventory accuracy and efficiency.