Strategic Inventory Control Director

Interstate PowerSystems; Eagan, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Interstate Companies in Eagan, MN is seeking a Director of Inventory Control to lead purchasing, inventory management, pricing administration, and vendor performance. This role develops strategies to optimize inventory investment, improve availability, reduce obsolescence, and support profitable growth.

The position oversees daily purchasing and inventory operations, partners with branch leadership, and drives continuous improvement across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business admin, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years in purchasing, inventory control, or supply chain.
• Proven management and vendor negotiation experience.
• Strong inventory management and ERP systems knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute purchasing and inventory control strategies.
• Lead and develop purchasing and inventory control team.
• Monitor supplier performance and manage pricing, contracts, and programs.
• Prepare inventory, purchasing, and supply chain performance reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Purchasing

Inventory management

Vendor negotiation

Analytical reporting

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Interstate Companies in Eagan, MN is seeking a Director of Inventory Control to lead purchasing, inventory management, pricing administration, and vendor performance. This role develops strategies to optimize inventory investment, improve availability, reduce obsolescence, and support profitable growth.

The position oversees daily purchasing and inventory operations, partners with branch leadership, and drives continuous improvement across the organization.