Inventory Control Manager

Jabil; South Carolina; Sur place; USD 80 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

401K match

Paid time off

Stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Commuter benefits

Employee assistance program

Pet Insurance

Adoption assistance

Résumé du poste

Jabil, a global manufacturing solutions provider, is seeking an Inventory Control Manager to lead receiving, storage, kitting, and material delivery across production lines. You will drive inventory accuracy, coordinate with Planning and Quality, and oversee a team to resolve shortages and optimize material flow.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a related field and at least five years in inventory control with supervisory experience in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of inventory control and material flow in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing cycle counts, physical inventories, inventory reconciliation, and corrective actions.
• Working knowledge of ERP or inventory management systems and the transactions used to track materials through manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret production schedules, identify material risks, and prioritize work in a changing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and operational reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, improve processes, and deliver measurable results.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across Production, Planning, Purchasing, Quality, and Finance.

Responsabilités

• Manage daily receiving, storage, kitting, and material delivery activities to ensure production has the correct materials, in the required quantities, when needed.
• Align material handling priorities and staffing with production schedules and changing operational needs.
• Ensure incoming materials are accurately received, recorded, and placed in designated locations.
• Oversee kit preparation and verification to support complete, accurate, and on-time delivery to production.
• Partner with Planning, Purchasing, and Production to identify shortages, resolve discrepancies, and elevate material risks before they affect production.
• Ensure timely and accurate recording of material movements, including transfers, production issues, returns, and scrap.
• Maintain inventory accuracy within established targets for both warehouse bins and production floor WIP.
• Establish and enforce controls for material identification, location accuracy, traceability, and inventory transactions.
• Lead cycle counting and physical inventories, including count planning, reconciliation, and follow-up.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Monitor WIP balances and material movement through production, partnering with Operations to resolve discrepancies between physical inventory and system records.
• Partner with Planning and Quality to control excess, obsolete, damaged, and nonconforming inventory.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop supervisors, inventory analysts, and material handling personnel.
• Establish clear responsibilities and measurable performance expectations for inventory accuracy, material delivery, productivity, and safety.
• Ensure employees are trained in material handling procedures, inventory systems, and transaction requirements.
• Provide regular feedback, complete performance evaluations, and build succession plans.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and timely communication across shifts and departments.
• Track and report key measures, including inventory accuracy, kit completeness, on-time material delivery, receiving turnaround time, and cycle count completion.
• Use performance data and root cause analysis to improve inventory reliability and reduce production interruptions.
• Improve warehouse organization, storage practices, and material flow to reduce unnecessary handling and delays.
• Maintain clear, effective procedures and work instructions for receiving storage, kitting, inventory control, and shipping.
• Manage departmental staffing, expenses, and resource forecasts to meet operational requirements.
• Ensure compliance with company safety, quality, security, and material handling procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Inventory control

Material flow

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management

Outils

ERP systems

Description du poste

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

Job Summary

The Inventory Control Manager leads inventory operations at our manufacturing facility, ensuring materials are received, kitted, and delivered to production on time to support the manufacturing schedule. This role is accountable for maintaining inventory accuracy within established targets across warehouse bins and production floor work-in-process (WIP). The manager oversees receiving, stockroom, kitting, shipping, and inventory control personnel, partnering closely with Production, Planning, Purchasing, and Quality to resolve material issues, prevent shortages, and improve material flow.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Material Flow and Production Support

• Manage daily receiving, storage, kitting, and material delivery activities to ensure production has the correct materials, in the required quantities, when needed.
• Align material handling priorities and staffing with production schedules and changing operational needs.
• Ensure incoming materials are accurately received, recorded, and placed in designated locations.
• Oversee kit preparation and verification to support complete, accurate, and on-time delivery to production.
• Partner with Planning, Purchasing, and Production to identify shortages, resolve discrepancies, and elevate material risks before they affect production.
• Ensure timely and accurate recording of material movements, including transfers, production issues, returns, and scrap.

Inventory Accuracy and Control

• Maintain inventory accuracy within established targets for both warehouse bins and production floor WIP.
• Establish and enforce controls for material identification, location accuracy, traceability, and inventory transactions.
• Lead cycle counting and physical inventories, including count planning, reconciliation, and follow-up.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Monitor WIP balances and material movement through production, partnering with Operations to resolve discrepancies between physical inventory and system records.
• Partner with Planning and Quality to control excess, obsolete, damaged, and nonconforming inventory.

Team Leadership and Development

• Recruit, train, coach, and develop supervisors, inventory analysts, and material handling personnel.
• Establish clear responsibilities and measurable performance expectations for inventory accuracy, material delivery, productivity, and safety.
• Ensure employees are trained in material handling procedures, inventory systems, and transaction requirements.
• Provide regular feedback, complete performance evaluations, and build succession plans.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and timely communication across shifts and departments.

Performance and Continuous Improvement

• Track and report key measures, including inventory accuracy, kit completeness, on-time material delivery, receiving turnaround time, and cycle count completion.
• Use performance data and root cause analysis to improve inventory reliability and reduce production interruptions.
• Improve warehouse organization, storage practices, and material flow to reduce unnecessary handling and delays.
• Maintain clear, effective procedures and work instructions for receiving storage, kitting, inventory control, and shipping.
• Manage departmental staffing, expenses, and resource forecasts to meet operational requirements.
• Ensure compliance with company safety, quality, security, and material handling procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of inventory control and material flow in a manufacturing environment, including receiving, warehouse operations, kitting, and production floor WIP.
• Experience managing cycle counts, physical inventories, inventory reconciliation, and corrective actions.
• Working knowledge of ERP or inventory management systems and the transactions used to track materials through manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret production schedules, identify material risks, and prioritize work in a changing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and operational reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, improve processes, and deliver measurable results.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across Production, Planning, Purchasing, Quality, and Finance.
• Commitment to safe material handling, accurate records, and consistent execution of standard procedures.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, operations, business, or a related field preferred.
• At least five years of relevant experience in inventory control, materials management, or warehouse operations, including at least two years in a supervisory role.
• Manufacturing experience with responsibility for production material support and inventory accuracy preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered or training.

Benefits Package

• Competitive compensation plan
• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options
• 401K match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life, AD&DJBL TA - Job Requisition Process Status, and Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Adoption Assistance
• Annual Merit Increases
• Community Volunteer Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Statement

Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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