Production Inventory Control Manager - 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

Company Description:

Crown Equipment Corporation, one of the world's largest lift truck manufacturers, offers local support on a global scale with more than 15 manufacturing facilities worldwide and more than 500 retail locations in over 80 countries. Our global sales and service network provides our customers with a local resource for a wide variety of quality material handling equipment, fleet management solutions, warehouse products and support services to meet their needs anytime, anywhere.

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.

No agency calls please.

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.

EOE Veterans/Disabilities