Inventory Control Manager

QMed; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid medical benefits

401(k) plan with matching

7 company-paid holidays

Short-term & Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Inventory Control Manager to enhance inventory processes and ensure operational efficiency. This role is key in developing policies, managing a team, and collaborating across departments to resolve inventory issues. The ideal candidate will be a proactive self-starter with strong analytical skills and expertise in Microsoft Excel. Join a dynamic team that values your contributions and offers a competitive compensation package, including company-paid benefits and a supportive work environment. If you are ready to take on a challenging role in inventory management, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in inventory control or supply chain management.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain inventory control processes and procedures.
• Manage cycle counts and improve inventory accuracy.
• Coordinate with departments to resolve inventory discrepancies.

Skills

Team Management

Inventory Management

Analytical Skills

Microsoft Excel

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Mathematical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s degree in Economics

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

5 years of experience in inventory control

Tools

ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)

Microsoft Access

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

The Inventory Control Manager will play a pivotal role in implementing and enforcing inventory controls, developing policies, and collaborating with various departments to streamline operations. They will be responsible for identifying and minimizing financial impacts associated with missing, damaged, excess, and obsolete inventory while providing regular key performance indicator (KPI) information to all levels of management. The ideal candidate will be analytical, capable of multitasking, and proficient in Excel. This role requires a proactive self-starter who can work independently with little to no supervision and is willing to work one Saturday a month to support inventory operations.

Essential Duties and Tasks

• Develop, implement, and maintain new and/or established inventory control processes, procedures, and work methods in accordance with industry standards, department and company objectives, and internal policies and requirements.
• Manage and coordinate regular cycle counts and cycle counters.
• Maintain timely communication and coordinate with the appropriate person(s) and/or department(s) to continuously improve inventory accuracy.
• Maintain awareness of current activities and issues.
• Manage, prepare, and conduct annual physical inventories.
• Compile KPIs on operational performance and warehouse productivity.
• Work to improve operational performance by managing the slotting of housed product.
• Determine the root cause of inventory discrepancies by reviewing transactions and implementing remediation.
• Investigate errors and work with related departments to streamline processes.
• Be the liaison between Operations, Sales, Accounting, and Customer Service to resolve inventory issues by implementing controls and taking corrective action when needed.
• Investigate and help resolve inventory discrepancies and create an action plan to ensure that inventory matches available stock.
• Perform significant process review of frequent issues and process mapping remediation.
• Maintain quality assurance records.
• Coordinate with Human Resources in all aspects of employee relations, including but not limited to: employee interviewing, hiring, coaching, counseling, progressive disciplinary action, complaints, scheduling, training, and development.

Qualifications & Skills

• Must have experience directly managing a team of at least 10 employees.
• Proven experience in inventory management or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Macros).
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience with ERP and inventory management systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite preferred).
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently with little to no supervision.
• Knowledge of principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, best practices, and coordination of people and resources.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, regulations, and strategies to promote a safe environment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and standard operational procedures.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers, vendors, the executive team, or employees.
• Strong mathematical skills, including calculating discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to question preconceived notions, helping identify issues or areas for improvement.
• Use data and information analysis to perform root-cause analysis on quality issues and increase accuracy and efficiency in operations.
• Conduct timely research on discrepancies and breakdowns in processes through the supply chain cycle.
• Work with cross-functional teams to design solutions to identified issues.

Experience & Education

• Minimum 5 years of experience in an inventory control environment and/or supply chain management.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, and PowerPoint for data analysis and reporting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or Supply Chain Management preferred (experience may substitute for education for the right candidate).

Salary and Benefits

• Salary starts at $65k – total compensation package is competitive with experience, including company-paid benefits.
• 7 company-paid holidays.
• Company-paid medical benefits that include Short-term & Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, and other worksite benefits.
• Affordable cost for Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• 401(k) plan with matching and profit-sharing plan.

We hope all qualified candidates will consider joining our great organization—highly rated amongst our staff and clients. Please apply with confidence, and good luck on your search!

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to ad.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Overtime

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing