Inventory Control Manager

SouthernCarlson, Inc.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Family culture

Career growth

Job summary

SouthernCarlson, Inc. is seeking an Inventory Control Manager in Miami, FL to optimize inventory accuracy, improve warehouse efficiency, and lead training across the team. This role uses BI tools to identify trends and drive strategy while ensuring audit compliance and stock rotation.

Strong analytical and leadership skills are essential for success in this position. The role requires experience in warehouse operations and the ability to travel as needed, with a compensation structure based on

Qualifications

• Proven experience in inventory management or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in ERP/WMS systems and BI reporting.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and train teams effectively.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations and space optimization strategies.
• Flexibility to travel as needed for the role.
• Experience with inventory trend analysis and audit compliance.
• Problem-solving abilities with a focus on root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Familiarity with return-to-vendor processes and resolution techniques.

Responsibilities

• Inventory Slotting: Optimize inventory by slotting high and low movers using BI reporting tools to improve warehouse efficiency.
• Training and Development: Train Inventory Control Specialists in systems such as P21, Latitude, and Varnet, ensuring operational excellence and system proficiency.
• Root Cause Analysis: Conduct root cause analyses on inventory discrepancies, with a focus on financial impact and resolution strategies.
• Warehouse Space Management: Address challenges related to dead and obsolete inventory, ensuring optimal warehouse space utilization.
• Trend Analysis: Manage and analyze Warehouse Group Inventory, identifying and communicating inventory trends and actionable insights.
• Audit Compliance: Ensure compliance with inventory audit standards, addressing and mitigating any discrepancies.
• Aged and Expiring Products: Oversee and manage aged and expiring products, implementing effective inventory rotation and reduction strategies.

Skills

Inventory management

ERP/WMS systems

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Warehouse operations

Space optimization

Travel flexibility

Inventory trend analysis

Audit compliance

Root cause analysis

Problem-solving

Return-to-vendor

Tools

P21

Latitude

Varnet

Job description

Inventory Control Manager – Full Time

Location: Miami, Florida

Schedule: Monday–Friday | Full-Time

Compensation: Based on Experience | Salary

About Us

SouthernCarlson is a leading distributor of the most recognized brands of construction and packaging tools, fasteners, jobsite supplies, and expert service across North America. Since 1947, we've built our foundation on service, trust, and a commitment to providing professional-grade solutions that keep our customers running strong.

We offer the broadest selection of high-quality products from top suppliers in the industry—backed by tool repair services, reliable expertise, and a passion for helping contractors, builders, and manufacturers succeed.

At SouthernCarlson, Our Promise Means More™—because how we serve matters just as much as what we deliver.

Our Core Values – OUR PROMISE MEANS MORE™

• Respect – We build relationships on trust, collaboration, and kindness while taking the time to learn, grow, and celebrate wins together.
• Integrity – We go above and beyond to help customers and employees and do what's right to resolve issues.
• Teamwork – We support and encourage one another while working together to deliver a top-notch customer experience.
• Family Environment – We are a nationwide company with a local, family-like feel at every branch.

Position Overview

The Inventory Control Manager is responsible for optimizing inventory accuracy, warehouse efficiency, and inventory performance across the organization. This role leverages data analytics and business intelligence tools to drive inventory strategy, improve space utilization, identify trends, and ensure compliance with audit standards while leading the training and development of inventory control processes and systems.

What You'll Be Doing

• Inventory Slotting: Optimize inventory by slotting high and low movers using Business Intelligence (BI) reporting tools to improve warehouse efficiency.
• Training and Development: Train Inventory Control Specialists in systems such as P21, Latitude, and Varnet, ensuring operational excellence and system proficiency.
• Root Cause Analysis: Conduct root cause analyses on inventory discrepancies, with a focus on financial impact and resolution strategies.
• Warehouse Space Management: Address challenges related to dead and obsolete inventory, ensuring optimal warehouse space utilization.
• Trend Analysis: Manage and analyze Warehouse Group Inventory, identifying and communicating inventory trends and actionable insights.
• Audit Compliance: Ensure compliance with inventory audit standards, addressing and mitigating any discrepancies.
• Aged and Expiring Products: Oversee and manage aged and expiring products, implementing effective inventory rotation and reduction strategies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in inventory management or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in inventory ERP/WMS systems in addition to BI reporting tools.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and train teams effectively.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations and space optimization strategies.
• Flexibility to travel as needed for the role.
• Experience with inventory trend analysis and audit compliance.
• Problem-solving abilities with a focus on root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Familiarity with return-to-vendor processes and resolution techniques.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation – Base salary plus bonus opportunities
• Collaborative Family Culture – A team-first environment built on trust, respect, and support
• Career Growth Opportunities – We promote from within and invest in employee development
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

SouthernCarlson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation or national origin. SouthernCarlson, Inc. is an equal opportunity at-will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.