Inventory Control Manager
Core
Manage inventory control operations, lead a team of up to 9 employees, and drive continuous improvement in inventory metrics and processes for a food distribution company.
Role type
Inventory Control Manager (People Leader)
Builds
Inventory control processes, team performance, and operational efficiency
Domain
Foodservice distribution and supply chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Labor planning and scheduling, root cause analysis, cross-functional collaboration, team coaching and development, inventory adjustment analysis, SOX compliance, process improvement, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Agile), foodservice distribution experience
Technologies
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office Suite, timekeeping and warehousing distribution back-office systems
Responsibilities
Plan and schedule inventory control staff; coach and develop team members; analyze inventory trends and adjustments; manage non-saleable inventory; ensure SOX compliance and cycle counts; collaborate with cross-functional partners to resolve inventory losses; drive safety culture and procedures.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on leadership