Inventory Control Manager

Spherion Staffing, LLC; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Spherion Staffing, LLC in Cartersville, GA is seeking an Inventory Control Manager to oversee stock integrity, audits, and warehouse control procedures that drive accuracy and optimal stock levels.

You will lead cycle counts, manage ERP/WMS data, and partner with Purchasing and Logistics to prevent shrinkage while mentoring inventory staff.

Qualified candidates have 3+ years in inventory control with supervisory experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in inventory control or warehouse management, with 1+ years in a supervisory role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in ERP/WMS systems (SAP, NetSuite, Oracle, etc.) and advanced MS Excel.
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inventory Accuracy: Lead regular cycle counts and annual physical audits; investigate and resolve stock variances.
• Process Management: Establish standards for receiving, put-away, transfers, and FIFO/FEFO stock rotation to prevent shrinkage and obsolete stock.
• Systems & Reporting: Maintain ERP/WMS inventory records and track KPIs (turnover, accuracy %, carrying costs, stockout rates).
• Supply Chain Alignment: Partner with Purchasing, Logistics, and Warehouse teams to maintain optimal safety stock and reorder points.
• Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and direct inventory auditors and specialists.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory control

Cycle counts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or equivalent

Tools

SAP

NetSuite

Oracle

Excel

Job description

The Inventory Control Manager oversees stock integrity, inventory auditing, and warehouse control procedures. This role is responsible for maintaining high inventory accuracy, optimizing stock levels, leading cycle counts, and minimizing shrinkage using inventory management software (ERP/WMS).

Core Responsibilities

• Inventory Accuracy: Lead regular cycle counts and annual physical audits; investigate and resolve stock variances.
• Process Management: Establish standards for receiving, put-away, transfers, and FIFO/FEFO stock rotation to prevent shrinkage and obsolete stock.
• Systems & Reporting: Maintain ERP/WMS inventory records and track key KPIs (turnover, accuracy %, carrying costs, stockout rates).
• Supply Chain Alignment: Partner with Purchasing, Logistics, and Warehouse teams to maintain optimal safety stock and reorder points.
• Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and direct inventory auditors and specialists.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years in inventory control or warehouse management, with 1+ years in a supervisory role.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or equivalent experience.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in ERP/WMS systems (SAP, NetSuite, Oracle, etc.) and advanced MS Excel.
• Certifications (Plus): APICS CPIM or CSCP.