Strategic Inventory Control Manager - Multi-Location

Livework; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Livework, a large electrical distribution company, is seeking a highly organized Inventory Control Manager to oversee inventory accuracy, cycle counting, adjustments, and process controls across multiple branch locations nationwide. This role emphasizes data-driven decision making to improve turns, reduce deadstock, and support operational efficiency.

You will partner with Accounting, Purchasing, Operations, Sales, and Warehouse teams, lead inventories, and standardize best practices to

Qualifications

• 5+ years in inventory control, warehouse operations, or supply chain leadership.
• Experience managing inventory operations across multiple branches or facilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven experience improving inventory accuracy, inventory turns, and operational performance.
• Experience with ERP systems (Prophet 21/P21) preferred.
• Advanced Excel and reporting capabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead inventory control operations and strategy across multiple branch locations.
• Maintain high levels of inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, and process controls.
• Monitor inventory turns, stock levels, and excess/obsolete inventory performance.
• Drive initiatives to reduce deadstock and inventory shrinkage.
• Analyze inventory movement, usage trends, and transactional data to optimize inventory levels.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, root causes, and system variances.
• Partner with Accounting, Purchasing, Operations, Sales, and Warehouse teams to align inventory with business demand.
• Develop and track KPIs related to inventory accuracy, fill rates, adjustments, aging inventory, and service levels.
• Support ERP system utilization and reporting accuracy related to inventory transactions.
• Standardize inventory processes and best practices across all regional locations.
• Lead physical inventories, cycle count programs, and inventory audit preparation.
• Train and mentor warehouse and inventory personnel on inventory procedures and compliance standards.
• Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, automation, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Inventory control

ERP system experience

Advanced Excel

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical skills

Tools

Prophet 21

Job description

Livework, a large electrical distribution company, is seeking a highly organized Inventory Control Manager to oversee inventory accuracy, cycle counting, adjustments, and process controls across multiple branch locations nationwide. This role emphasizes data-driven decision making to improve turns, reduce deadstock, and support operational efficiency.

You will partner with Accounting, Purchasing, Operations, Sales, and Warehouse teams, lead inventories, and standardize best practices to