Inventory Control Manager

Abacus Solutions Group; North East (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Solutions Group is hiring an Inventory Control Manager for the Northeast, MD area. The role leads all inventory accuracy, compliance reconciliation, audit, and governance activities within the distribution center.

You will serve as the site authority for inventory integrity and partner with Operations, Finance, Systems, Quality, and 3PLs to identify risks and implement corrective actions. Strong leadership and expertise in WMS/ERP are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, logistics, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years in inventory management or supply chain operations, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience supporting automation and robotics environments.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control procedures and best practices.
• Proficiency in WMS and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Own inventory accuracy, integrity, and compliance for the distribution center.
• Lead and develop the Inventory Control team and foster accountability and continuous improvement.
• Manage inventory governance programs including cycle counting, physical inventories, and audits.
• Ensure compliance with inventory policies and internal controls.
• Identify inventory risks, investigate discrepancies, and drive root-cause corrective actions.
• Monitor inventory health, accuracy, financial exposure, and KPI reporting to leadership.
• Partner with Operations, Finance, Systems, Engineering, Quality, and 3PL partners to support integrity and performance.
• Support network initiatives, process improvements, system implementations, and changes impacting inventory management.
• Serve as site SME and escalation point for inventory issues.

Skills

Inventory management

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management

Tools

WMS

ERP systems

Job description

Abacus is looking to hire an Inventory Control Manager in the Northeast, MD area.

The Inventory Control Manager is responsible for leading all inventory accuracy, compliance reconciliation, audit, and governance activities within the distribution center. This role serves as the site authority for inventory integrity and is accountable for maintaining accurate inventory records, executing inventory control programs, ensuring compliance with company policies, and supporting operational excellence through data-driven inventory management. The Inventory Control Manager partners closely with Operations, Finance, Engineering, Systems, Quality, and 3PL partners to identify inventory risks, investigate discrepancies, implement corrective actions, and maintain audit readiness.

• Own inventory accuracy, inventory integrity, and inventory compliance performance for the distribution center.
• Lead and develop the Inventory Control team while establishing a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Manage inventory governance programs including cycle counting, physical inventories, inventory reconciliation, inventory adjustments, and audit readiness activities.
• Ensure compliance with inventory policies, standard operating procedures, internal controls, and company governance requirements.
• Identify inventory risks, investigate discrepancies, and drive root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives to improve inventory performance.
• Monitor inventory health, inventory accuracy, financial exposure, and key performance indicators while providing regular reporting to site and corporate leadership.
• Partner with Operations, Finance, Systems, Engineering, Quality, and 3PL partners to support inventory integrity and operational performance.
• Support network initiatives, process improvements, system implementations, and operational changes impacting inventory management.
• Serve as the site subject matter expert and primary escalation point for inventory-related issues, risks, and compliance concerns.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, logistics, industrial engineering, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in inventory management or supply chain operations, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience supporting automation and robotics environments.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control procedures and best practices.
• Proficiency in WMS and ERP systems.