Inventory Control Manager

API Enterprises, Inc.; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

API Enterprises, Inc. is looking for an Inventory Control Manager to lead inventory management processes in a fast-paced plastic bag manufacturing environment in Oklahoma City, OK. This role is pivotal in overseeing the accuracy of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods while ensuring compliance and audit readiness.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in inventory control within a manufacturing setting, with strong leadership capabilities. This position requires proficiency in ERP/WMS systems and significant skills in data analysis and reporting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in inventory control/materials management in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience.
• Experience in preparing for internal/external audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Inventory & Warehouse team for training and performance evaluations.
• Design and maintain SOPs for inventory controls.
• Monitor and validate inventory transactions for accuracy.
• Prepare documentation for audits and compliance.

Skills

Inventory control principles

Reconciliation techniques

People leadership

ERP/WMS proficiency

Advanced Excel skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Inventory Control Manager

Location: Oklahoma City, OK.

Job Overview

The Inventory Control Manager is a hands‑on leader responsible for the end‑to‑end control of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods in a fast‑paced plastic bag manufacturing environment. This role oversees inventory strategy and accuracy, leads shipping & receiving operations, ensures audit readiness, and executes cross‑functional special projects. The manager drives process discipline, data integrity in ERP/WMS systems, and continuous improvement to support on‑time production, cost control, and customer commitments.

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 high school diploma.
• Experience: 5+ years of 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 Qualifications

• Experience in plastics/film extrusion/packaging environments, including railcar/silo resin management and PCR usage tracking.
• Familiarity with 5S/Lean practices and safety/OSHA standards in warehouse operations.