Inventory Control Manager: Data-Driven Stock Integrity

C & F Enterprises; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

C&F Enterprises Inc. is seeking an Inventory Control Manager in Newport News, VA to lead inventory accuracy across the distribution center.

You will use Apprise ERP/WMS data analysis and structured problem solving to reduce shrinkage, improve stock integrity, and drive continuous improvement. The role requires planning, organizing and directing a team of inventory control and warehouse staff, and interfacing with internal and external customers to uphold service levels.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years inventory control experience in a distribution/warehouse environment.
• Direct hands-on experience with Apprise ERP/WMS (reporting, transaction troubleshooting, cycle count setup).
• Strong analytical skills — able to pull and interpret Apprise/Excel data to find patterns across large datasets.
• Demonstrated root-cause problem-solving (5‑Why, fishbone, or similar) applied to real inventory discrepancies.
• Comfort working in an RF-scanning warehouse environment.
• Ability to translate system data into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Lean/Six Sigma exposure preferred.
• B2B/wholesale distribution experience preferred.
• Experience supporting Apprise version upgrades or configuration changes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage cycle count programs within Apprise, analyzing variance reports to isolate root causes.
• Run and interpret Apprise inventory adjustment, on-hand, and location audit reports to detect trends.
• Investigate inventory adjustments and shrinkage using Apprise transaction history to trace issues back to the originating process.
• Partner with receiving, putaway, and RF-driven picking teams to close the loop on recurring discrepancies identified in Apprise.
• Own inventory accuracy KPIs and report trends to leadership using Apprise data extracts.
• Configure and maintain Apprise location/bin logic, lot control, and cycle count parameters.

Skills

Data analysis

Root-cause problem solving

Cycle count

WMS/ERP proficiency

KPI reporting

Lean/5S

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

Communication

Time management

Tools

Apprise ERP/WMS

Apprise configuration

Job description

C&F Enterprises Inc. is seeking an Inventory Control Manager in Newport News, VA to lead inventory accuracy across the distribution center.

You will use Apprise ERP/WMS data analysis and structured problem solving to reduce shrinkage, improve stock integrity, and drive continuous improvement. The role requires planning, organizing and directing a team of inventory control and warehouse staff, and interfacing with internal and external customers to uphold service levels.