Inventory Control Manager

Nbutexas; City of Auburn (NY); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Nbutexas is seeking an Inventory Control Manager to own inventory accuracy across multiple sites. You will perform daily on-the-floor counts, verify orders before shipment, and resolve discrepancies with the remote accounting team to positively impact financial reporting.

You will lead cycle counting, coordinate with accounting on adjustments, and supervise counting staff. Travel between facilities is required, and flexible scheduling may include weekends.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on inventory control in food/beverage manufacturing or distribution.
• Cycle counting, scanner-based location tracking, and resolving discrepancies at source.
• Strong ERP experience; NetSuite preferred with other ERPs acceptable.
• Experience collaborating with accounting on inventory movements for financial reporting.
• Experience in drive-in racking environments.
• Willingness to work variable schedules, including weekends/off-hours.
• Proven ability to improve inventory control processes without basic training.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of inventory accuracy across multiple sites with physical counts.
• Lead cycle counting programs and address discrepancies at the source.
• Coordinate with accounting on inventory adjustments and financial reporting.
• Supervise and guide counting staff, making senior decisions as needed.
• Travel between facilities to verify inventory, including outside warehouses.
• Identify process gaps and implement outside best practices.

Skills

Inventory control

Cycle counting

NetSuite ERP

Accounting collaboration

Scanner-based tracking

Travel between facilities

Drive-in racking

Flexible scheduling

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Inventory Control Manager

This is a hands-on leadership role offering direct ownership of inventory accuracy across multiple locations. You will be actively involved on the floor daily, counting product, verifying orders before shipment, resolving discrepancies in real time, and collaborating closely with the remote accounting team to ensure inventory accuracy impacts financial reporting positively.

Inventory Control Manager Benefits & Compensation

• Base salary up to $120,000
• Direct influence in a correction hire aimed at elevating inventory control standards
• Exposure to a multi-facility footprint with headquarters visibility

Inventory Control Manager Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on inventory control experience in food, beverage, or shelf-stable consumer goods manufacturing or distribution
• Proven expertise in managing cycle counts, scanner-based location tracking, and resolving discrepancies at the source
• Strong ERP background, with NetSuite strongly preferred; comparable ERP systems considered if skills are demonstrably strong
• Experience collaborating closely with accounting to understand inventory movement effects on financial reporting
• Comfortable managing inventory in drive-in racking environments
• Flexibility to work variable schedules, including weekends and off hours as business needs require
• Demonstrated ability to quickly improve inventory control processes without on-the-job fundamental training

Inventory Control Manager Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of inventory accuracy across multiple sites through physical counts and product verification
• Lead cycle counting programs and address discrepancies at their source, including mismatched picks
• Coordinate with accounting teams on inventory adjustments and related financial reporting
• Supervise and guide control clerks and counting staff, making senior-level decisions as needed
• Travel regularly between facilities, including outside warehouses, to verify inventory
• Identify and correct process gaps, bringing outside best practices rather than continuing current methods

This role suits a proactive professional who can confidently take charge immediately and ensure inventory accuracy without requiring fundamental training.