Production Inventory Control Manager - Distribution Center

Crown Equipment Southeast Asia; New Bremen (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Life and Disability Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Crown Equipment Corporation is seeking a Production Inventory Control Manager for the New Bremen distribution center. You will lead inventory planning, replenishment, and control activities to ensure product availability and exceptional service.

You will develop strategies to optimize accuracy, working capital, inventory turns, and efficiency, while overseeing audits, cycle counts, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years experience in inventory control or distribution operations.
• Bachelor's degree required; related certifications are a plus.
• Experience with ERP and WMS systems and data analytics.
• Demonstrated ability to lead improvement projects and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead inventory planning, replenishment, fulfillment, and control activities.
• Develop strategies to optimize accuracy, working capital, turns and efficiency.
• Oversee audits, cycle counts, root-cause analysis, and improvements.
• Manage ERP/WMS master data and support system enhancements.
• Partner with operations to evaluate capacity and network plans.
• Lead projects focused on automation, process excellence and service.

Skills

Inventory management

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Warehouse optimization

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ERP systems

WMS

Job description

Location: New Bremen, OH, US, 45869

Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the world’s largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership.

Production Inventory Control Manager - Distribution Center

Job Duties

• 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.

Minimum 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%)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field with three to five years of progressively responsible experience in distribution operations, inventory control, supply chain management, project management, warehouse operations, or logistics leadership.
• Demonstrated experience with inventory management and inventory accuracy programs, distribution planning and replenishment processes, warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and ERP systems, project management and continuous improvement initiatives, warehouse automation and process optimization, cycle count and auditing programs, data analysis and performance metrics, and cross-functional leadership and organizational change management
• APICS/ASCM CPIM, CSCP, CLTD, Lean, Six Sigma, or Project Management certification preferred.

Work Authorization:

Crown will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan
• Flexible Benefits Plan
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Life and Disability Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Tuition Reimbursement
• and much more

Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees.

EOE Veterans/Disabilities

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