Inventory Control Manager

Fresh Del Monte Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employer-paid life & disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Telemedicine & Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Fresh Del Monte Inc. is seeking an Inventory Control Manager in Pittsburgh, PA. This role involves overseeing the enterprise cycle count and inventory control procedures for approximately 20-25 locations. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong skills in inventory management, analytical capabilities, and teamwork.

Key qualifications include a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and over seven years of experience, particularly in Consumer Packaged Goods environments. The position offers various benefits, including a 401(k) plan and life insurance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of inventory control experience, especially in CPG or food & beverage industries.
• Experience working in multi-site operations and influencing without direct authority.
• Ability to manage inventory control teams and lead change across sites.

Responsibilities

• Owns cycle count governance and standards for 20–25 locations.
• Partners with various departments to ensure compliant inventory processes.
• Leads investigations and implements improvements using Lean/Six Sigma.

Skills

Inventory control experience

Knowledge of WMS/ERP

Strong analytical skills

Leadership

Lean/Six Sigma certification

Proficiency in Excel and BI tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Power BI

Job description

Inventory Control Manager

Full Time Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 2462

Benefits We Offer Include:

• 401(k) with company match
• Employer-paid life & disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 7 Company Paid Holidays
• 24/7 Telemedicine & Employee Assistance Program
• Optional voluntary benefits (legal, accident, identity protection)
• Eligibility on the first of the month following your hire date

Purpose of Position:

Del Monte Foods is the Foods Division of Fresh Del Monte, a global grower, producer and marketer of fresh, value-added, and shelf-stable produce. We are currently seeking an Inventory Control Manager.

The Inventory Control Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining enterprise cycle count and inventory control procedures across a multi‑site Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) network. This role owns cycle count governance, standards, training, and performance management for a portfolio of approximately 20‑25 locations including ambient and cold storage distribution facilities, manufacturing plants, and co‑manufacturing partner sites. The Manager drives inventory record accuracy, shrink reduction, root‑cause elimination, and continuous improvement through data‑driven controls, strong cross‑functional partnership, and disciplined execution.

Accountabilities:

• Enterprise cycle count program owner for 20‑25 sites (ambient DCs, refrigerated facilities, manufacturing plants, and co‑manufacturers).
• Supports multiple inventory types and locations, including raw materials, packaging, WIP (as applicable), finished goods, ingredients, MRO/indirect, and hold/quarantine areas.
• Partners with Operations, Plant/Distribution Leadership, Quality, Finance/Cost Accounting, Supply Chain Planning, Procurement, Customer Service, and IT to ensure compliant inventory processes and accurate financial reporting.
• Works within ERP/WMS and inventory control tools (site‑dependent) to standardize transactions, counting execution, and reporting.
• Leads a small team of inventory analysts and provides functional leadership to site inventory control resources.
• Designs and governs the cycle count program: defines enterprise standards for count frequency, ABC/velocity segmentation, tolerances, triggers, recount rules, and adjustment approval workflows.
• Standardizes inventory control procedures: partners with Sites and Internal Audit to establish and maintain SOPs for receiving, put away, replenishment, picking, production/backflush (where applicable), returns, holds, rework, transfers, and inventory adjustments across ambient and temperature‐controlled environments.
• Drives inventory record accuracy: sets targets, publishes scorecards, and leads corrective actions to improve location accuracy, lot/date accuracy, and quantity accuracy.
• Plans and executes cycle counts: develops count schedules and operational playbooks that minimize service disruption while ensuring counting discipline and completeness.
• Leads root‑cause investigations for variances, negative inventory, aging/obsolete stock, and shrink; partners with operations to implement sustainable fixes (process, training, system, layout, labeling, slotting).
• Ensures cycle counting and adjustments support SOX/internal control expectations, audit readiness, and accurate period‑end reporting; coordinates and supports internal/external audits.
• Co‑manufacturer oversight: defines inventory reporting and cycle count expectations for co‑manufacturing sites; reviews partner submissions, reconciles discrepancies, and drives adherence to agreed controls.
• Partners with IT to configure and maintain WMS/ERP count programs, reason codes, transaction controls, and reporting; validates master data (UOM, pack, lot attributes, shelf‑life rules, location types).
• Develops training materials and certifies site resources on inventory transactions, scanning discipline, lot/date management, and count execution; coaches leaders on inventory control best practices.
• Monitors and reports key metrics (accuracy, adjustment dollars, shrink, recount rate, count compliance, negative inventory, inventory aging, accuracy by SKU/location/zone) and leads monthly business reviews.
• Identifies and implements process improvements using Lean/Six Sigma tools; leads pilots and scales successful practices across the network.
• Supports annual/periodic physical inventories (if required), including planning, third‑party coordination, reconciliation, and post‑inventory lessons learned.
• Ensures inventory control activities comply with safety policies, GMP/HACCP and food safety requirements, and product disposition rules (hold, quarantine, release).
• Designs and standardizes processes across diverse operations.
• Uses data‑driven problem solving and structured root‑cause analysis.
• Communicates complex findings clearly with strong communication skills.
• Influences and manages stakeholders across operations, finance, quality, and IT.
• Maintains high attention to detail and a strong control mindset.
• Manages projects, prioritizes, and drives execution to closure.
• Opens continuous improvement orientation and leads change.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Work performed in office, warehouse, and manufacturing environments, including refrigerated storage areas.
• May require walking/standing for extended periods, climbing stairs, and working around powered industrial equipment.
• May require lifting up to 25 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with site safety and food safety policies.

Travel:

• Ability to travel to distribution and manufacturing locations and selected co‑manufacturer sites as needed to implement standards, conduct assessments, and support inventory events (typically 25%).
• Travel may be required as needed (typically 25%).

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of inventory control experience in CPG, food & beverage, manufacturing, warehousing/distribution, or similarly complex environments; including ownership of cycle count programs.
• Experience supporting multi‑site operations (DCs and/or plants) with demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority.
• Strong working knowledge of inventory transactions and controls within WMS and ERP environments (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Manhattan, Blue Yonder, SAP EWM).
• Proven ability to analyze inventory variance data, quantify financial impact, and drive root‑cause elimination.
• Demonstrated knowledge of lot/date control, traceability, and quality hold/release processes.
• Proficiency in Excel and reporting/BI tools; ability to build dashboards and communicate performance clearly to leadership.
• Experience in temperature‑controlled logistics (refrigerated/frozen) and/or food manufacturing with GMP/HACCP requirements.
• Experience managing inventory control teams and leading change management across multiple sites.
• Lean/Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher) or equivalent continuous improvement experience.
• Experience with cycle counting optimization methods (ABC/XYZ, statistical sampling, tolerance design, segmentation by velocity/criticality).
• Experience with SOX/internal controls, audit support, and formal SOP documentation.
• Power BI/Tableau/SQL proficiency and experience automating inventory control reporting.

Please note: This position does not qualify for relocation expenses.

We are committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fresh Del Monte and its affiliates do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We also participate in E‑Verify where applicable, to ensure employment authorization eligibility. Driven by our core values – Excellence, Care, Passion, Trust, and Creativity – we invite you to explore our career opportunities and join our FRESH team.