Inventory Control Manager, DC

Socket.dev; North East (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alo is seeking an Inventory Control Manager to lead inventory accuracy, governance, cycle counting, and audit readiness at our distribution center. You will partner with Operations, Finance, Systems, Quality, and 3PL to identify risks and implement corrective actions.

You will drive data-driven decisions, protect assets, and ensure policies are followed in a fast-paced environment. Strong leadership and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field preferred.
• APICS CPIM/CSCP or Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in inventory management or supply chain operations, with leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Own inventory accuracy, integrity, and compliance for the distribution center.
• Lead and develop Inventory Control team with accountability and continuous improvement.
• Manage cycle counting, physical inventories, reconciliations, and audit readiness.
• Ensure adherence to inventory policies, SOPs, and internal controls.
• Identify risks, investigate discrepancies, and drive root-cause analyses and corrective actions.
• Monitor inventory health, financial exposure, and KPIs; report to leadership.
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Systems, and 3PL partners to improve performance.
• Support system implementations and process changes impacting inventory management.
• Serve as site SME and escalation point for inventory-related issues.

Skills

Inventory management

Leadership

Data analysis

ERP/WMS experience

Automation knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Bi-lingual

Lift 50 lbs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related

APICS CPIM/CSCP (preferred)

Lean Six Sigma Certification (preferred)

Tools

WMS

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Data visualization tools

Job description

WHY JOIN ALO?

Mindful movement. It’s at the core of why we do what we do at ALO—it’s our calling. Because mindful movement in the studio leads to better living. It changes who yogis are off the mat, making their lives and their communities better. That’s the real meaning of studio-to-street: taking the consciousness from practice on the mat and putting it into practice in life.

OVERVIEW

At Alo, our focus is on our associate culture, customer promise, quality and safety. The Inventory Control Manager is responsible for leading all inventory accuracy, compliance reconciliation, audit, and governance activities within the distribution center. This role serves as the site authority for inventory integrity and is accountable for maintaining accurate inventory records, executing inventory control programs, ensuring compliance with company policies, and supporting operational excellence through data-driven inventory management. The Inventory Control Manager partners closely with Operations, Finance, Engineering, Systems, Quality, and 3PL partners to identify inventory risks, investigate discrepancies, implement corrective actions, and maintain audit readiness. This position is responsible for protecting company assets while ensuring inventory records accurately reflect physical inventory at all times.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own inventory accuracy, inventory integrity, and inventory compliance performance for the distribution center.
• Lead and develop the Inventory Control teamwhile establishing a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Manage inventory governance programs including cycle counting, physical inventories, inventory reconciliation, inventory adjustments, and audit readiness activities.
• Ensure compliance with inventory policies, standard operating procedures, internal controls, and company governance requirements.
• Identify inventory risks, investigate discrepancies, and driveroot cause analysis and corrective action initiatives to improve inventory performance.
• Monitor inventory health, inventory accuracy, financial exposure, and key performance indicators while providing regular reporting to site and corporate leadership.
• Partner with Operations, Finance, Systems, Engineering, Quality, and 3PL partners to support inventory integrity and operational performance.
• Support network initiatives, process improvements, system implementations, and operational changes impacting inventory management.
• Serve as the site subject matter expert and primary escalation point for inventory-related issues, risks, and compliance concerns.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, logistics, industrial engineering, or related field preferred.
• APICS CPIM, CSCP, Lean Six Sigma Certification preferred
• 5+ years of experience in inventory management or supply chain operations, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience supporting automation and robotics environments.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control procedures and best practices.
• Proficiency in WMS and ERP systems.
• Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PPT, etc.)
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with internal teams, external partners, and suppliers.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions to optimize operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop cross-functional teams
• Bi-lingual preferred
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Able to stand and walk around for up to 12 hours at a time
• Ability to handle various tools

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