Inventory Control Leader I — Strategic Ops & Improvement

DPDHL; McCordsville (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Prescription benefits

Discounted stock purchase

General Bonus Plan

Generous PTO

Job summary

DHL Group is seeking an Inventory Control Manager I in Indiana to lead the inventory control team and drive strategic initiatives aligned with client contracts and service levels.

The role focuses on improving inventory accuracy, accountability, and reporting while mitigating risks to assets. You will collaborate with client stakeholders and internal teams to optimize processes and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 4 years Inventory Control experience, Required
• 3+ years logistics industry experience, Required
• 3+ years management experience (unit pick environment, large company preferred, Required)
• 1+ years client relationship, staff mgmt & objective setting experience, Required
• Staff management & Objective Setting, Required
• Metric development and reporting across cross functional leadership, Required
• Knowledge of systems such as JDA, Manhattan WMS, DMPLUS, SAP, etc., Required
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, Required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to the audience, Required

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership, direction and strategy for the Inventory Control team to deliver service agreement deliverables.
• Develop and progress key customer relationships and partnerships to drive continuous improvement.
• Set strategic direction for supply chain and inventory control initiatives.
• Develop proactive strategies to anticipate and mitigate inventory issues and asset management risks.
• Analyze data to improve inventory control methods and reporting.
• Ensure adherence to Inventory Control KPIs outlined in the commercial agreement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

JDA

Manhattan WMS

DMPLUS

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

DHL Group is seeking an Inventory Control Manager I in Indiana to lead the inventory control team and drive strategic initiatives aligned with client contracts and service levels.

The role focuses on improving inventory accuracy, accountability, and reporting while mitigating risks to assets. You will collaborate with client stakeholders and internal teams to optimize processes and outcomes.