Inventory Control Lead — Production & Planning

Herff Jones; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Herff Jones, based in Indianapolis, is seeking an Inventory Control Lead to join the Cap and Gown team. You will support daily inventory control activities, coordinate priorities, maintain accuracy, and resolve discrepancies to ensure materials and products are available to meet production needs.

You will work with operations, warehouse, planning, and other departments to sustain efficient inventory flow and apply established procedures consistently across the facility.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, manufacturing, or related environment.
• Previous lead or demonstrated leadership experience.
• Experience with ERP/MRP or inventory management systems; knowledge of Dynamics AX/D365 is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a day-to-day lead for inventory associates, providing direction and prioritizing daily workload.
• Coordinate inventory activities including receiving, stocking, material movement, cycle counts, and adjustments.
• Monitor inventory systems to ensure deliveries, shipments, transfers, and stock levels are recorded accurately.
• Research and resolve inventory discrepancies, shortages, locations, and transaction errors.
• Coordinate cycle counts and physical inventory to maintain accuracy.
• Monitor levels and escalate shortages to management as needed.
• Partner with warehouse, operations, and planning to resolve issues.
• Train and guide team members on processes and systems.

Skills

Inventory control

Leadership

ERP/MRP systems

Dynamics AX/D365

Excel/reporting

Cycle counting

Inventory reconciliation

Material movement

Inventory accuracy

Warehouse operations

Analytical skills

Communication

Multitasking

Cross-department coordination

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Dynamics AX/D365

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Herff Jones, based in Indianapolis, is seeking an Inventory Control Lead to join the Cap and Gown team. You will support daily inventory control activities, coordinate priorities, maintain accuracy, and resolve discrepancies to ensure materials and products are available to meet production needs.

You will work with operations, warehouse, planning, and other departments to sustain efficient inventory flow and apply established procedures consistently across the facility.