Manager, Inventory Control Quality Assurance, L'Oréal Operations

L'Oréal; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Pension Plan

Flexible Time Off

Work-from-home days

VIP access to internal shop

Job summary

L'Oréal Dallas is seeking an ICQA Manager to lead Inventory Control and Quality Assurance for the distribution center. You will drive accuracy, governance, and process improvements while building a high-performing team and partnering with cross-functional groups to enhance reliability and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include developing KPI frameworks, leading cycle counts, leveraging WMS/ERP data, and delivering data-driven insights to regional leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• Minimum 5 years in a distribution center, warehouse, or manufacturing setting.
• 2–3+ years in people leadership/management.
• Strong knowledge of WMS (Manhattan) and ERP systems (SAP).
• Proficient data analysis skills and advanced MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the site’s Inventory Control strategy to achieve best-in-class accuracy and location integrity.
• Design proactive inventory management mechanisms to identify risks and process failures.
• Establish KPI frameworks to monitor inventory health across all processes.
• Lead cycle count, audits, and reconciliation programs; drive corrective actions.
• Build KPI dashboards and use BI tools to provide real-time performance visibility.
• Coach ICQA leaders and associates to sustain a high-performing team.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to drive end-to-end process improvements.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma methods to reduce waste and variability.
• Support system implementations and technology enhancements for inventory control.

Skills

WMS (Manhattan)

SAP ERP

Power BI

Advanced Excel

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Engineering/Science

Tools

Manhattan WMS

SAP

Power BI

Job description

ICQA Manager (Inventory Control & Quality Assurance)

Function: Supply Chain / Operations

Division: CPD

Location: Dallas, TX

Reports To: Site Director

Who We Are

For more than a century, L'Oréal has devoted its energy, innovation, and scientific excellence solely to one business: Beauty. Our goal is to offer each and every person around the world the best of beauty in terms of quality, efficacy, safety, sincerity, and responsibility to satisfy all beauty needs and desires in their infinite diversity.

At L'Oréal Operations, we create innovative, inclusive, and sustainable beauty together with our business partners by designing, developing, sourcing, manufacturing, and distributing over 6 billion products globally every year.

What You Will Do

The ICQA Manager is responsible for developing and leading the Inventory Control and Quality Assurance strategy for the distribution center. This role ensures inventory accuracy, process compliance, and product quality through the creation of sustainable mechanisms, proactive performance monitoring, and data-driven decision-making.

The ICQA Manager will build systems and routines that identify risks before they become operational issues, establish leading and lagging indicators, and drive rapid corrective actions to maintain world-class inventory accuracy and quality performance. This leader will develop and empower a high-performing team while partnering cross-functionally to continuously improve operational reliability, customer experience, and supply chain efficiency.

Success in this role is measured not only by inventory and quality results, but by the ability to develop talent, build scalable processes, and create a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Key Job Accountabilities

• Inventory Accuracy & Control Strategy
  • Develop and execute the site's Inventory Control strategy to achieve and sustain best-in-class inventory accuracy and location integrity.
  • Design and implement proactive inventory management mechanisms that identify trends, risks, and process failures before they impact service, productivity, or financial performance.
  • Establish leading and lagging KPI frameworks to monitor inventory health across receiving, storage, replenishment, picking, packing, and shipping processes.
  • Drive systematic root cause analysis of inventory discrepancies and implement sustainable corrective actions that eliminate recurring defects.
  • Lead cycle count, audit, and reconciliation programs while continuously improving inventory governance processes.
  • Own inventory accuracy metrics, adjustment controls, shrink reduction initiatives, and inventory-related financial compliance requirements.
• Data Analytics & Performance Management
  • Build and maintain KPI dashboards and visual management systems that provide real-time visibility into inventory, quality, and operational performance.
  • Utilize WMS, ERP, and business intelligence tools to identify patterns, forecast risks, and prioritize opportunities for improvement.
  • Create exception-based monitoring processes that trigger early-warning alerts and immediate action plans for inventory and quality issues.
  • Present business insights, performance trends, and recommendations for improvement to site and regional leadership teams.
  • Establish reporting routines that drive accountability and enable rapid decision-making.
• People Leadership & Talent Development
  • Lead, coach, and develop ICQA leaders and associates to achieve operational excellence and individual career growth.
  • Build a high-performance culture centered on safety, accountability, engagement, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
  • Develop succession plans and talent pipelines for critical roles within Inventory Control and Quality Assurance.
  • Conduct regular talent reviews, development planning, and coaching sessions to strengthen leadership capabilities across the team.
  • Create a learning environment that develops analytical thinking, operational expertise, and leadership effectiveness.
  • Champion employee engagement initiatives that improve retention, performance, and organizational capability.
• Continuous Improvement & Operational Partnership
  • Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, IT, Engineering, Transportation, and Corporate teams to drive end-to-end process improvements.
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives focused on inventory accuracy, quality performance, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
  • Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and problem-solving methodologies to eliminate waste, reduce variability, and improve process capability.
  • Support system implementations, automation initiatives, and technology enhancements designed to improve inventory visibility and operational control.
  • Serve as the site subject matter expert for inventory governance, quality compliance, and control processes.

Required Qualifications

What We Are Looking For:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Science, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a distribution center, warehouse, or manufacturing environment, including at least 2–3 years in a people management or leadership capacity.
• Technical Expertise: Strong working knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)—specifically Manhattan solutions—and ERP systems (such as SAP).
• Data & Analytics: Proficiency in data analysis tools and advanced MS Excel skills (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, macros, etc.).
• Core Skills: Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to autonomously manage complex operational challenges.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Integrated Lean Six Sigma, cycle counting, and inventory reconciliation in high-volume operations.
• Familiarity with Power BI and automated distribution technologies.
• Proven success in driving change management and developing talent in a fast-paced environment.

As an integral part of our culture at L'Oréal, wellness is central to our values. We not only offer a generous Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)), but we also offer flexible time off, work-from-home days, and a pension plan! Additionally, you will have access to company perks such as Makeup, Skincare, and Fragrance! Employees receive a stipend for L'Oréal products, VIP Access to L'Oréal’s Internal Shop for Discounted Products, and other perks such as a Monthly Mobile Allowance, discounted gym memberships, and ERGs.

Additional Benefits Information As Follows

• Competitive Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)
• Flexible Time Off (Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!)
• Access to Company Perks (VIP Access to L'Oréal’s Internal Shop for Discounted Products, Monthly Mobile Allowance)
• Learning & Development Opportunities (Unlimited Access to E-learnings, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Mentorship Programs, & More!)
• Employee Resource Groups (Think Tanks and innovation Squads)
• Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs

Don’t meet every single requirement? At L'Oréal, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We would love to find out more about you as a candidate and do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.

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