Manager, Inventory Control Quality Assurance, L'Oreal Operations

L'Oreal USA, Inc; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

Flexible Time Off

VIP Access to Internal Shop

Monthly Mobile Allowance

Discounted gym memberships

Job summary

L'Oréal USA, Inc. is seeking an ICQA Manager to lead Inventory Control and Quality Assurance at the Dallas distribution center. This role focuses on accuracy, process compliance, and product quality while building scalable systems and a capable team.

You will drive data-driven decision making, develop leading indicators, and partner with cross-functional teams to improve reliability and customer experience. A strong leadership mindset and Lean/Six Sigma mindset are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in a distribution center, warehouse, or manufacturing environment with 2–3 years in leadership.
• Strong working knowledge of WMS (Manhattan) and ERP systems (SAP).
• Data analysis skills and advanced MS Excel (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, macros).
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead Inventory Control and Quality Assurance strategies for the distribution center.
• Ensure inventory accuracy and product quality through data-driven decision-making.
• Build systems and routines to identify risks and drive corrective actions.
• Lead a high-performing ICQA team and cross-functional partnerships.
• Establish KPI frameworks and drive continuous improvement in governance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Science, or related field

Tools

Manhattan WMS

SAP ERP

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'Oreal 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'Oreal 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.

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 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'Oreal, 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'Oreal products, VIP Access to L'Oreal'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'Oreal'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

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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Our Safe Together Plan:

Your safety is our highest priority. We will proceed with caution and adhere to enhanced protection standards to ensure our sites are safe for all employees. We must all operate with the shared responsibility for each other's health & safety in mind.