Sr. Regional Inventory Control Manager

Jabil; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 136,000 - 244,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance with

401K Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Life, AD&D, Disability Insurance

Commuter Benefits

EAP

Pet Insurance

Adoption Assistance

Annual Merit Increases

Community Volunteer Opportunities

Job summary

Jabil seeks a Senior Inventory Control Manager to lead the inventory control strategy and readiness for new manufacturing sites across the US Growth organization. You will design and implement inventory control processes, warehouse operations, systems, and governance to enable Day 1 readiness.

You will collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Planning, Procurement, IT, and Quality to establish scalable standards and ensure readiness for launches and transfers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years in Inventory Control, Warehouse Operations, or Supply Chain in a complex manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years leading inventory control organizations and cross-functional teams.
• Experience with greenfield sites, NPI, factory launches, or major operational transfers.
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead inventory control readiness for new site launches and transfers.
• Develop end-to-end inventory standards and governance for new operations.
• Design warehouse and material flow processes and inventory transactions.
• Define resource needs, org structure, and staffing for each site.
• Collaborate with IT to implement ERP, WMS, RF, and labeling before start-up.
• Establish cycle counts, physical inventories, and material traceability.
• Coordinate readiness with Planning, Procurement, Logistics, and Finance.
• Lead site readiness assessments and mitigate operational risks.
• Develop standard work, KPIs, training, and governance for teams.
• Drive continuous improvement in inventory accuracy and warehouse productivity.
• Support customer audits and NPI site transitions.
• Provide executive updates on readiness, status, risks, and milestones.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project planning

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

WMS

RF technologies

ERP systems

Job description

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

How will you make an impact?

The Senior Inventory Control Manager will lead the inventory control strategy and operational readiness for new manufacturing sites across the US Growth organization. This role is responsible for designing and implementing inventory control processes, warehouse operations, systems, and governance that enable successful production launches.

Working cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Planning, Procurement, IT, and Quality, this leader will establish scalable standards and ensure every new site is operationally ready from Day 1.

Expect approximately 75% travel supporting new site readiness.

What will you do?

• Lead inventory control readiness activities for new site launches, expansions, and customer transfers.
• Develop the end-to-end inventory control strategy, standards, and governance for new manufacturing operations.
• Design warehouse and material flow processes, including receiving, storage, supermarkets, line-side replenishment, shipping, and inventory transactions.
• Define inventory control resource requirements, organizational structure, and staffing plans for each new site.
• Partner with IT to ensure ERP, warehouse management systems, RF devices, barcode labeling, and inventory transactions are fully implemented and validated before production start-up.
• Establish cycle count strategies, inventory accuracy processes, physical inventory plans, and material traceability standards.
• Coordinate inventory readiness activities with Planning, Procurement, Logistics, Manufacturing Engineering, Finance, and Operations teams.
• Lead site readiness assessments and identify operational risks before production launch.
• Develop standard work, procedures, KPIs, training programs, and governance routines for inventory control teams.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory accuracy, warehouse productivity, material flow, and operational efficiency.
• Support customer audits and operational readiness reviews during new product introductions (NPI) and site transitions.
• Provide executive updates on inventory readiness, launch status, key risks, mitigation plans, and implementation milestones.

How will you get here?

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.

Master's degree preferred.

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in Inventory Control, Warehouse Operations, or Supply Chain within a complex manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years leading inventory control organizations and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated experience supporting greenfield manufacturing sites, new product introductions (NPI), factory launches, or major operational transfers.
• Strong expertise in warehouse operations, inventory control, material flow, and manufacturing logistics.
• Experience implementing ERP systems (SAP preferred), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), barcode/RF technologies, and inventory transaction processes.
• Proven ability to develop operational standards, governance models, and scalable inventory control processes.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing readiness, production launches, and operational ramp-up.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Operations, Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing Engineering, IT, and Finance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in launching new sites from scratch is highly desired.
• Experience supporting electronics manufacturing or high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Experience leading inventory control activities during factory start-ups, customer transfers, or capacity expansions.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, warehouse optimization, automation and digital supply chain solutions.
• Experience designing scalable inventory control processes across multiple manufacturing locations.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, hands‑on, and skilled in project planning, task tracking, and execution to ensure successful site launches.

Preferred locations: St. Pete, Virginia, North Carolina, Richardson.

What can Jabil offer you?

Along with growth, stability, and the opportunity to be challenged, Jabil offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options
• 401K Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Adoption Assistance
• Annual Merit Increases
• Community Volunteer Opportunities

The pay range for this role is $135,700 - $244,300. Job-related, non-discriminatory factors used to determine the actual offered rate include qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity. The anticipated close date of this job requisition is: September 30, 2026.As part of the total rewards package, this position is eligible for a short-term incentive based on performance. In addition, Jabil offers benefits to enhance your health, wealth, and resilient self. These include medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; paid time off accruing at a rate of 3.07 hours during your first year of employment; 4 weeks of paid parental leave; in 2026, 11 company-paid holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays), subject to change yearly; 401(k) retirement plan; and employee stock purchase plan.

Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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