Inventory Strategy Lead - Food Bank Operations

Mid-South Food Bank; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid-South Food Bank seeks an Inventory Control Manager to oversee accuracy, integrity, and strategic inventory management across operations in Memphis. You will coordinate cycle counts, receiving accuracy, reconciliation, and system administration to maximize product availability and food safety.

The role partners with Finance, Food Resource, Transportation, Warehouse Operations, and Agency Services to ensure compliant records and efficient distribution.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate/bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum three years in inventory management, supply chain, warehousing, or logistics leadership.
• Experience administering inventory systems and conducting audits.
• Strong Excel and reporting skills; familiarity with NAV/Ceres ERP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain inventory control programs ensuring accurate records and system integrity.
• Oversee cycle counts, audits, physical inventories, and reconciliation processes.
• Monitor transactions for receiving, transfers, adjustments, allocations and distributions.
• Provide inventory reports, dashboards, and KPIs for leadership review.
• Lead and develop inventory control staff and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Inventory control

Inventory management

Data analysis

Inventory reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in related field (preferred)

Tools

NAV/ Cer‑es ERP

Excel

Warehouse management software

Job description

Mid-South Food Bank seeks an Inventory Control Manager to oversee accuracy, integrity, and strategic inventory management across operations in Memphis. You will coordinate cycle counts, receiving accuracy, reconciliation, and system administration to maximize product availability and food safety.

The role partners with Finance, Food Resource, Transportation, Warehouse Operations, and Agency Services to ensure compliant records and efficient distribution.