Inventory Control Leader - Lean Growth & ERP Management

Owens Corning; Colfax (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

You will collaborate with Operations, Purchasing, Production, and Supply Chain to optimize processes, support delivery requirements, and drive Lean TPM initiatives. Strong leadership, analytics, and continuous improvement mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain, materials management, inventory control, warehouse operations, or related manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Experience utilizing MRP systems and working with Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings, and inventory control processes.
• Strong understanding of inventory management principles, material flow, and procurement logistics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships and collaborate effectively across functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Inventory and Receiving teams, establishing accountability and ensuring accurate inventory transactions across the facility.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance inventory accuracy, including ownership of cycle‑counting programs and inventory control processes.
• Implement and manage material replenishment strategies within the ERP system to support production and customer fulfillment requirements.
• Partner with Purchasing to support supplier performance, material availability, and on‑time delivery objectives.
• Maintain system integrity across inventory processes, including Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings, and materials management data.
• Develop and implement inventory management practices that balance inventory investment with customer service and operational needs.
• Collaborate with Operations leadership to optimize material flow, improve replenishment processes, and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing and TPM initiatives within the inventory and materials functions.
• Analyze inventory variances, trends, and historical data to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor and report key inventory and delivery performance metrics to support business objectives and drive cost reductions.
• Ensure strong transaction accountability across receiving, storage, inventory movements, and warehouse operations.
• Utilize MRP systems and inventory planning tools to support efficient material management and operational performance.
• Support continuous improvement efforts that enhance inventory accuracy, process efficiency, and overall supply‑chain effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

APICS/ASCM certification or other certifications

Tools

MRP systems

BOMs

Routings

Excel

Job description

You will collaborate with Operations, Purchasing, Production, and Supply Chain to optimize processes, support delivery requirements, and drive Lean TPM initiatives. Strong leadership, analytics, and continuous improvement mindset are essential.