Inventory Control Manager

Flextronics - The Flex Company; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term Disability

401(k) Matching

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Flextronics - The Flex Company in Columbia, SC is seeking an Inventory Control Manager 2 to oversee inventory accuracy and control across the site. You will partner with planning, purchasing, and warehouse teams to optimize performance and reduce excess.

Candidate should bring strong analytical ability, leadership experience, and a track record in improving inventory processes. This role reports to Supply Chain leadership and requires 8+ years in related fields.

Qualifications

• Strong inventory control and materials management experience.
• Experience leading cycle counts and inventory reconciliation.
• Advanced knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and best practices.
• Ability to analyze data and develop meaningful metrics.
• Clear communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Leadership in coaching and mentoring teams.
• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• 8+ years in materials, inventory control, or related roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead inventory control activities to ensure accurate records and cycle count compliance.
• Collaborate with customers, purchasing, planning, and warehouse ops to optimize performance.
• Analyze inventory data from MRP systems to identify trends and risks.
• Manage excess/obsolete inventory and disposition activities.
• Develop and enhance inventory control processes and metrics.

Skills

Inventory control

Materials management

Supply chain

Data analysis

Leadership

MRP/ERP

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

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.

Required Experience

• 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.

Benefits

• 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? No

Flex 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.