Inventory Control Manager

flextronics; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life Insurance

Disability (short/long term)

401(k) Matching

Vacation and Paid Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. The Inventory Control Manager 2 will maintain inventory accuracy across the site and partner with multiple functions to optimize performance and reduce excess, driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; 8+ years in materials/inventory roles.
• Experience leading inventory accuracy initiatives, cycle counts, physical inventories.
• Strong analytical and leadership skills to coach and manage teams.
• Advanced knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and inventory management.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead inventory control activities to ensure accurate inventory records, cycle count compliance, and successful physical inventory execution.
• Collaborate with customers, purchasing, planning, project management, warehouse operations, and business units to manage inventory performance and meet customer expectations.
• Analyze inventory and materials data from MRP systems to identify trends, discrepancies, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Manage excess and obsolete inventory disposition activities, including customer negotiations, inventory reduction initiatives, and material sales coordination.
• Develop, implement, and enhance inventory control processes, policies, procedures, and performance metrics to improve operational efficiency and inventory accuracy.

Skills

Inventory control

Materials management

Supply chain

Analytical problem-solving

Leadership

Communication

ERP/MRP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Job Summary

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

Job Summary:

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add an Inventory Control Manager 2 to our team.

Reporting to the appropriate Supply Chain or Materials leadership team, the Inventory Control Manager 2 will be responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy, accountability, and control across the site. This role partners closely with customers, planning, purchasing, warehouse operations, and business unit leaders to optimize inventory performance, reduce excess and obsolete material, and drive continuous improvement of inventory management processes. The ideal candidate will leverage strong analytical, leadership, and operational expertise to ensure inventory integrity while supporting business objectives and customer satisfaction.

What a Typical Day Looks Like:

• Lead inventory control activities to ensure accurate inventory records, cycle count compliance, and successful physical inventory execution.
• Collaborate with customers, purchasing, planning, project management, warehouse operations, and business units to manage inventory performance and meet customer expectations.
• Analyze inventory and materials data from MRP systems to identify trends, discrepancies, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Manage excess and obsolete inventory disposition activities, including customer negotiations, inventory reduction initiatives, and material sales coordination.
• Develop, implement, and enhance inventory control processes, policies, procedures, and performance metrics to improve operational efficiency and inventory accuracy.

The Experience We're Looking to Add to the Team:

• Strong inventory control, materials management, supply chain, and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading inventory accuracy initiatives, cycle count programs, physical inventories, and inventory reconciliation activities.
• Advanced knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and inventory management best practices.
• Ability to analyze data, develop meaningful metrics, and drive process improvements across inventory operations.
• Strong communication, customer relationship management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to interpret business requirements, customer agreements, operational procedures, and inventory data to support decision-making.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience coaching, mentoring, and managing teams.
• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of materials, inventory control, supply chain, or related experience.

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What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Job Category

Global Procurement & Supply Chain

Is Sponsorship Available?

NoFlex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [e-mail] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).