Inventory Control Manager

Accredo Packaging, Inc.; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Accredo Packaging, Inc. is seeking an experienced Inventory Control Manager in Oklahoma City, OK. The role involves leading the Inventory & Warehouse Team, designing inventory strategies, and ensuring compliance.

The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in inventory control within manufacturing environments, alongside leadership skills. Responsibilities include overseeing shipping/receiving, conducting audits, and managing inventory performance initiatives. Join us to enhance our operational efficiency and support our commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in inventory control/materials management.
• 3+ years of leadership experience.
• Strong command of reconciliation techniques and audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Inventory & Warehouse Team.
• Design and maintain SOPs for inventory controls.
• Oversee shipping & receiving operations.
• Ensure ERP/WMS data accuracy.
• Collaborate cross-functionally.
• Maintain audit readiness and compliance.

Skills

Inventory control principles

Communication skills

Analytical problem-solving

Leadership

ERP/WMS proficiency

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Highschool diploma

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Job description

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing! We’re committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Location: Oklahoma City, OK.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Inventory & Warehouse Team: Provide daily direction, training, coaching, and annual performance evaluations for inventory, shipping, and receiving personnel.
• Own Inventory Strategy & Controls: Design and maintain SOPs for cycle counts, physical audits, reconciliation, and variance root‑cause analysis; implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Oversee Shipping & Receiving Operations: Ensure accurate inbound inspection, documentation, put‑away, and outbound packaging/scheduling; maintain a safe, clean, and organized warehouse.
• Ensure ERP/WMS Data Integrity: Monitor and validate all inventory transactions (receipts, issues, transfers, adjustments) for accuracy and policy compliance; safeguard master data and BOM/lot controls.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with Production, Procurement, and Logistics to set min/max levels, safety stock, and reorder points aligned to demand and production schedules (resin, film, cores, boxes, pallets).
• Audit Readiness & Compliance: Prepare and maintain documentation and permits/licenses for internal/external audits; manage audit files, logs, checklists, and deadlines.
• Reporting & Analytics: Produce daily/weekly/monthly reports and dashboards on inventory accuracy, losses/shrink, turns, aged inventory, on‑time receiving, and audit scores; create special reports—railcar capacity, silo capacity, PCR usage, seal reports, and photo documentation.
• Special Projects Management: Plan, schedule, and execute cross‑department projects; document scope/timelines; coordinate stakeholders; track deliverables to completion.
• Packaging Materials Ownership: Design and maintain box specifications for special customers; negotiate pricing and place orders for boxes/pallets to ensure adequate inventory for production needs.
• Warehouse Optimization: Implement 5S, layout/bin‑location optimization, material flow standards, and safety procedures to reduce handling, errors, and damage.
• Inventory Performance Improvement: Identify trends, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and standardize best practices to improve accuracy, reduce variance/shrink, and optimize working capital.
• Stakeholder Communication: Present insights and recommendations to plant/operations leadership; escalate risks, constraints, and corrective actions with clear timelines and owners.

Required Skills & Experience

• Education: Minimum of a Highschool diploma.
• 5+ years progressive experience in inventory control/materials management within a manufacturing/production environment; 3+ years of people leadership.
• Demonstrated success leading shipping & receiving operations and maintaining warehouse safety, organization, and compliance.
• Strong command of inventory control principles, reconciliation techniques, cycle counting, physical audits, and variance root‑cause analysis/CAPA.
• ERP/WMS proficiency (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar) and Advanced Excel skills for data analysis, reporting, and dashboards.
• Experience preparing for and supporting internal/external audits (e.g., FM Global, Storm Water, retailer audits, food safety audits, fire marshal permits/licensing).
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills; able to translate data into clear actions and train teams on process discipline.
• Preferred: Experience in plastics/film extrusion/packaging environments, including railcar/silo resin management and PCR usage tracking.
• Preferred: Familiarity with 5S/Lean practices and safety/OSHA standards in warehouse operations.