Inventory Control & Production Lead - Distribution Center

Crown Equipment Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Flexible benefits

401K retirement savings

Life and disability benefits

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Crown Equipment Corporation is seeking a Production Inventory Control Manager for our Distribution Center. You will lead inventory planning, replenishment, fulfillment, and control to ensure product availability and excellent service.

The role emphasizes optimizing inventory accuracy, working capital, and throughput. You will manage ERP and WMS processes, collaborate with operations leadership, and drive continuous improvement and cross-functional projects.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years related experience
• Bachelor's Degree
• Non-degree considered with 12+ years of related experience and a High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license
• Occasional travel and overnight travel (0-5%)

Responsibilities

• Lead inventory planning, replenishment, fulfillment, and inventory control activities to ensure product availability and exceptional customer service.
• Develop and execute inventory management strategies that optimize inventory accuracy, working capital, inventory turns, and operational efficiency.
• Oversee inventory audits, cycle counting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives to drive inventory integrity and performance.
• Manage inventory-related ERP and WMS processes, ensuring master data accuracy and supporting system and process enhancements.
• Partner with operations leadership to evaluate distribution center capacity, support network planning, and implement solutions that improve throughput and service levels.
• Lead distribution center projects, employee development, and cross-functional initiatives focused on automation, process improvement, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Inventory management

ERP systems

WMS

Data analysis

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma or GED with 12+ years experience

Tools

WMS software

ERP software

CPIM/CSCP/CLTD (certifications)

Job description

Crown Equipment Corporation is seeking a Production Inventory Control Manager for our Distribution Center. You will lead inventory planning, replenishment, fulfillment, and control to ensure product availability and excellent service.

The role emphasizes optimizing inventory accuracy, working capital, and throughput. You will manage ERP and WMS processes, collaborate with operations leadership, and drive continuous improvement and cross-functional projects.