Inventory Control Manager

Southland Industries; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Annual bonus

Parental leave

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Southland Industries in Fort Worth is seeking an experienced Inventory Control Manager to oversee this location’s inventory, optimize storage, and ensure efficient use of resources. You will manage stock levels, forecast demand, and enforce policies to minimize costs.

Responsibilities include data analysis with Excel, Power BI and WMS, staff training, and reconciling discrepancies while maintaining strong internal controls and cost accounting practices to support operations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in inventory, supply chains, and distribution preferred.
• High school diploma plus a Bachelor’s in SCM or Manufacturing Management ideal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and inventory management software essential.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing ordering, unloading, storage, and use of materials from raw components to finished goods.
• Forecast demand by analyzing historical data, trends, and lead times.
• Investigate issues and implement process improvements to prevent future problems.
• Lead and train staff involved in inventory control.
• Use Excel, Power BI, and WMS to analyze data and report on metrics.
• Ensure internal controls and cost accounting related to inventory.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or Manufacturing Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Power BI

WMS

Job description

Position Summary

Southland Industries is seeking an inventory control managerfor our new Mercantile Modular Solutions facility located in Ft. Worth to oversee this location’s inventory by managing stock levels, optimizing storage, and ensuring the efficient use of resources. Responsibilities include analyzing data to forecast demand, creating, and enforcing policies, training staff, and reconciling discrepancies in inventory.

Position Details

• Inventory management:Overseeing the ordering, unloading, storage, and use of materials, from raw components to finished goods.
• Demand forecasting:Analyzing historical sales data, market trends, and lead times to predict future inventory needs accurately.
• Process optimization:Investigating inventory issues, identifying root causes, and implementing process improvements to prevent future problems.
• Team leadership:Hiring, training, and managing staff involved in inventory control.
• Data analysis:Using tools like Excel, Power BI, WMS, etc. to analyze inventory data and report on key metrics.
• Financial oversight:Ensuring proper internal controls and financial procedures related to inventory and cost accounting.

Qualifications

• Experience:10+ years’ experience in inventory, supply chains, and distribution is preferred.
• Education:High school diploma plus Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or Manufacturing Management is ideal.
• Technical skills:Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant inventory management software is essential.
• Soft skills:Strong problem-solving, organizational, leadership, and communication skills are vital for interacting with suppliers and internal depart

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued.

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are anEqual Opportunity Employerand prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment.All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Contingent Employment:

All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

External Agency Announcement

Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be establishedafter a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).