Inventory Control Manager

BradyPLUS; Park City (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) Retirement with company match

Educational reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Imperial Brady is seeking an Inventory Manager to lead inventory control activities, supervise a team of Inventory Control Associates, and ensure accuracy across facilities. The role involves cycle counts, process improvements, and close collaboration with Sales, Purchasing, Finance, and HQ.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in inventory control in distribution settings, supervisory experience, and proficiency with WMS and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of direct inventory control experience in distribution operations.
• At least 1 year of supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with warehouse equipment.
• Experience with warehouse management systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• High school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Experience implementing process improvements in an operational environment.
• Experience in a changing/growing organization.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Solid analytical skills including systematic root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Set cycle counts of inventory, research, and clears any discrepancies.
• Plan layouts of the warehouse and other storage areas, considering turnover and item characteristics.
• Trace the history of items to determine discrepancy causes and remedial actions.
• Supervise employees, assign duties, and manage labor hours and payroll.
• Advise on care and preservation of items and handling, storing, maintaining, and shipping stock.
• Recommend process improvements to improve inventory accuracy and productivity.
• Review daily reports to ensure inventory accuracy and progress toward performance goals.
• Review records for accuracy and compliance; provide information to customers.
• Prepare work schedules for special projects and periodic inventories.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with departments and HQ; support Sales Management and Procurement.

Skills

Inventory control

Supervisory experience

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Root cause analysis

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Warehouse Management System

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Description

Description & Requirements

The Inventory Manager will manage inventory control activities including supporting a team of Inventory Control Associates. This role oversees inventory control and accuracy for the facility including, but not limited to, maintaining the physical inventory, improving controls, providing ongoing training, recognizing signs of operational problems, and consistently executing the cycle count program to ensure inventory and location accuracy (e.g., outs, aisle audits, empty slot reports, special counts for high-value items, non-stocks). This role also validates the accuracy of products transferred between facilities, research, and resolves discrepancies, monitors adjustments in the warehouse management system, and conducts analysis to forecast potential inventory issues.

Responsibilities Include:

• Set cycle counts of inventory, research, and clears any discrepancies
• Plan layouts of the warehouse, and other storage areas, considering turnover, size, weight, and related factors of items stored
• Trace the history of items to determine reasons for discrepancies between inventory and stock control records and recommends remedial actions to resolve discrepancies
• Supervise employees through staff development, assigning duties and examining work to ensure compliance with the organization’s policies, procedures, and applicable laws; manages labor hours and payroll in an electronic timekeeping system
• Advise the employees on care and preservation of items received, stored, and shipped; methods and use of equipment in handling, storing, maintaining, and shipping stock; and related problems
• Recommend process improvements within the warehouse or distribution center which will improve the accuracy of inventory and/or productivity
• Review daily reports and ensure completion of key tasks designed to keep an accurate inventory and ensure the team understands and works toward performance goals
• Review records for accuracy of information and compliance with established procedures, recommends remedial actions for reported non-usable, slow-moving, and excess stock, provide information to the customer
• Prepare work schedules for special projects and periodic inventories, and reacts quickly and effectively regarding unexpected labor needs
• Work well cross-functionally with all departments in the warehouse and office (Customer Service, Purchasing, Finance) and collaborate with HQ as needed.
• Work with Sales Management and Procurement to ensure a best-in-class customer experience

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• 3+ years of direct inventory control experience, ideally in distribution operations
• Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience preferred
• Experience with warehouse equipment
• Experience with warehouse management systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• High school diploma or GED (general education diploma) equivalency
• Experience implementing process improvements in an operational environment preferred
• Experience in a changing/growing organization
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Solid analytical skills including systematic root cause analysis

Compensation & Benefits:

BradyPLUS offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package to support the health and well-being of our associates and their families. Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), 401(k) Retirement and more.

About Imperial Brady:

Imperial Brady is a leading North American distributor and solutions provider for cleaning and facility care, foodservice, and packaging. With more than 13,000 employees and a broad supply chain network, we deliver national scale with local expertise. Built on strong customer relationships and deep industry knowledge, we go beyond distribution—delivering Supplies + Support through expertise, service, and a commitment to making every customer touchpoint a plus.

We offer a dynamic environment for our more than 13,000 employees to work, learn, and grow professionally. We value our people and strive to create rewarding career opportunities by offering competitive salaries and benefits (medical, dental, vision), a 401(k) program with company match, life insurance, a generous paid time off package, educational reimbursement, paid family leave, and adoption assistance. We are excited to invite talented individuals with a passion for excellence to join our team.

Imperial Brady is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history, or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

Our company is a Fair Chance employer, committed to providing opportunities for qualified individuals with past justice system involvement. We believe in assessing candidates based on their skills and experience. A conditional offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

MASSACHUSETTS APPLICANTS:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.