Sr. Director of Inventory Control

Crane Worldwide Logistics LLC; Hebron Estates (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Incentive Plan

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Recognition and Rewards

Paid Volunteer Time

Employee Discounts

Wellness Incentives

Job summary

Crane Worldwide Logistics LLC is seeking a senior Inventory Control & Compliance leader to own SOC 1 control design, governance, and audits across multiple sites. You will drive enterprise-wide inventory strategies, standardize counting and reconciliations, and partner with auditors to ensure strong internal controls protecting client assets.

The role requires 10+ years in supply chain with 5+ years in multi-site leadership and SOC audit experience, plus WMS expertise (Manhattan, SAP, Blue

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years in supply chain with 5+ years in a multi-site 3PL leadership role or senior inventory control.
• Proven experience managing SOC 1 / SOX audits; SOC 2 is a plus.
• Certifications in APICS, Lean Six Sigma or internal audit are preferred.
• Strong proficiency with tier-1 WMS platforms and audit configurations.

Responsibilities

• Own the design and execution of inventory control frameworks that satisfy SOC 1 requirements.
• Maintain auditable trails for all inventory adjustments, write-offs, and transfers.
• Partner with auditors during SOC 1 Type II examinations.
• Remediate control deficiencies quickly to prevent qualified opinions.
• Govern user access controls and transaction logging within WMS for segregation of duties.
• Design and execute enterprise-wide 3PL inventory control strategy across sites.
• Standardize cycle counting, physical inventory, and reconciliations.
• Establish KPIs like IRA and shrink; monitor and improve them.
• Lead root-cause analyses for inventory variances.
• Serve as senior liaison for client auditors reviewing SOC 1 reports.
• Provide assurance to clients on internal controls protecting assets.
• Collaborate with business development on inventory SLAs for new clients.
• Present control performance metrics in Quarterly Business Reviews.
• Direct and mentor regional Inventory Control team; manage departmental budget.
• Train node-level teams on SOC 1 compliance & documentation standards.

Skills

SOC 1 / SOX Audits

Multi-site leadership

WMS system knowledge

Inventory control

Auditing collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Accounting

APICS CPIM/CSCP

Lean Six Sigma

Internal audit certification

Tools

Manhattan WMS

SAP

Blue Yonder

ERP systems

Job description

• Own the design and execution of inventory control frameworks that satisfy SOC 1 requirements.
• Maintain robust, auditable trails for all inventory adjustments, write-offs, and transfers.
• Partner with internal and external auditors during annual SOC 1 Type II examinations.
• Remediate any identified control deficiencies or exceptions swiftly to prevent qualified audit opinions.
• Govern user access controls and transaction logging within the WMS to ensure segregation of duties.

Strategic Leadership & Operational Excellence

• Design and execute the enterprise-wide 3PL inventory control strategy.
• Standardize cycle counting, physical inventory, and reconciliation processes across all sites.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including Inventory Record Accuracy (IRA) and shrink.
• Optimize WMS inventory modules (e.g., Manhattan, Blue Yonder, SAP) to automate control workflows.
• Lead root-cause analysis investigations for systemic inventory discrepancies and variances.

Client & Commercial Management

• Serve as a senior leader point of contact for client auditors reviewing SOC 1 reports.
• Provide assurance to clients regarding the effectiveness of internal controls protecting their assets.
• Collaborate with business development to define inventory SLAs and control frameworks for new clients.
• Present control performance metrics during client Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs).
• Direct and mentor a regional team of Inventory Control Managers and Analysts.
• Manage the annual departmental budget for the inventory control division.
• Train node-level inventory teams on SOC 1 compliance behaviors and documentation standards.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Accounting, or a related field preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of supply chain experience, with 5+ years in a multi-site 3PL leadership role or Senior Inventory Control role required.
• Audit Expertise: Proven experience managing inventory systems subject to external SOC 1 / SOX audits required. Prefer SOC 2 experience.
• Certifications: APICS (CPIM/CSCP), Lean Six Sigma, or internal audit certifications preferred.
• Systems: Advanced proficiency in tier-1 WMS platforms with strong system-audit configurations required.
• Travel: Ability to travel up to 30-40% to regional logistics facilities.

WHY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR CRANE?

At Crane, we believe in providing our employees with excellent benefits at a Great Place to Work.

We offer:

• Quarterly Incentive Plan
• 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
• Employee Discounts
• Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates

Come join the leader in logistics and take your career in the right direction.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

This position requires the final candidate to successfully pass an E-Verify Check.

Company benefits are contingent upon meeting eligibility requirements and plan conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.