Inventory Control Manager: Drive Accuracy & Lean Manufacturing

The Pivot Group Careers; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is seeking an Inventory Control Manager for manufacturing facilities around Whitehall, MI. This role emphasizes accurate inventory control, cycle counts, and collaboration with purchasing and production to optimize stock levels.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in a related field, 3–5 years of manufacturing inventory experience, and hands‑on ERP or inventory software expertise. Strong Excel skills and clear communication are essential; forklift certification or lean

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or a related field.
• Three to five years of inventory control experience in manufacturing.
• Hands‑on experience with ERP or inventory management software.
• Strong spreadsheet skills for tracking and analysis.
• Knowledge of cycle counting and physical inventory methods.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cycle counts and annual physical inventories.
• Monitor stock levels and flag reorder needs to purchasing.
• Investigate root causes of shrinkage and count errors.
• Train warehouse and production staff on inventory procedures.
• Prepare inventory reports for plant and operations leadership.
• Support audits by providing accurate inventory documentation.
• Oversee daily inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate records in the inventory management system.

Skills

Communication skills

Cycle counting

Inventory control

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or related field

Tools

ERP software

Inventory management software

Microsoft Excel

SAP Analytics

Oracle

Tableau

Power BI

SQL

Job description

The Pivot Group Network is seeking an Inventory Control Manager for manufacturing facilities around Whitehall, MI. This role emphasizes accurate inventory control, cycle counts, and collaboration with purchasing and production to optimize stock levels.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in a related field, 3–5 years of manufacturing inventory experience, and hands‑on ERP or inventory software expertise. Strong Excel skills and clear communication are essential; forklift certification or lean