Inventory Control Manager

Advanced Charging Technologies, Inc.; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Charging Technologies, Inc. in Fountain Valley, CA seeks a proactive Inventory Controls Manager to own the inventory control function within our manufacturing environment.

You will manage receipts, cycle counts, audits, and the ERP module for inventory control, while coordinating with procurement, production planning and warehouse teams to drive accuracy and reduce variances. Light travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in inventory control or materials management in manufacturing or technical environments.
• Proven track record owning receipts, cycle counting, audits, and variance reconciliation.
• Strong ERP experience; Microsoft Dynamics is a plus.
• Excellent analytical skills to identify root causes and drive improvements.
• Self-starter with strong organization and independent work capability.
• Effective communication for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end inventory control lifecycle including receipts, cycle counts, audits, and reconciliation.
• Manage ERP module for inventory control and ensure accurate item masters and location setup.
• Develop and maintain SOPs for inventory control processes.
• Monitor inventory accuracy metrics and drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with procurement, production planning, operations, and warehouse.
• Lead inventory control staff (if applicable) and train team on cycle counting and audits.
• Produce regular reporting and dashboards on inventory health and risks.
• Support supplier alignment with occasional vendor visits.

Skills

Inventory management

Data analysis

Cycle counting

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor coordination

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

ERP software

Job description

ACT is seeking a proactive Inventory Controls Manager to own and lead the inventory control function in our manufacturing/charging-systems environment. This role will manage end-to-end inventory controls including receipts, cycle counts, audits, ERP system management, and cross-functional coordination. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, comfortable owning the process, working with multiple suppliers and internal stakeholders, and driving accuracy, reduction of variances, and process improvement. Travel will be light (occasional supplier or site visits) and familiarity with ERP systems-especially Microsoft Dynamics-is a significant plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full inventory control lifecycle: receipts, put-away, bin management, cycle counts, physical inventory audits, reconciliation of variances.
• Own the ERP system module related to inventory control-ensure accurate item master, location setup, movement tracking, and reporting.
• Develop, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for inventory control processes, ensuring consistency and best practices.
• Monitor inventory accuracy metrics (inventory variance, count accuracy, days of stock on hand, obsolete/slow-moving material), and drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with procurement, production planning, operations, and warehouse teams to align material flows, forecasted demand, and inventory stocking levels.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely receipt of material, proper documentation, and resolution of discrepancies.
• Lead and supervise any inventory control staff or teams (if applicable); train team members in cycle counting, audit protocols, and system usage.
• Produce regular reporting and dashboards for leadership - highlighting inventory health, trends, risk areas, and improvement plans.
• Occasionally travel (vendor visits, site audits) as needed to support inventory controls and supplier alignment.

Qualifications and Experience

• 5+ years of experience in inventory control, materials management, or supply‑chain operations in a manufacturing or technical environment.
• Proven experience owning inventory control processes-receipts, cycle counting, audits, reconciling variances.
• Strong ERP experience; familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics is a significant plus.
• Excellent analytical skills, with ability to dive into data, identify root causes of inventory variances, and drive actionable improvements.
• Self‑starter mindset with strong organizational discipline, process ownership, and ability to work independently.
• Strong communication skills-able to collaborate with cross‑functional teams (procurement, operations, warehouse, suppliers).
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment where material flow and inventory accuracy are critical to production performance.
• Occasional light travel required.