Inventory Control Manager

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Full Time Management Melbourne, FL, US

Position Title:Inventory Control Manager Location: Melbourne, FL

Department:Supply Chain Position Type:Exempt / Full-time

The Inventory Control Manager is responsible for leading the Company’s daily inventory operations and ensuring accurate, efficient, and consistent inventory management across all branch locations. This position provides oversight of inventory processes, purchasing and replenishment activities, inventory accuracy, and related warehouse operations.

The Inventory Control Manager works closely with Branch Managers, Operations, Purchasing, Warehouse personnel, and other departments to maintain appropriate inventory levels, improve inventory controls, resolve discrepancies, and ensure materials are available to support operational and customer needs. This role is responsible for establishing and maintaining consistent inventory practices throughout the organization while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, accountability, and cost control.

• Lead and oversee daily inventory control activities across all Company locations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain consistent inventory procedures and controls throughout the organization.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure appropriate stock is maintained to support branch operations and customer requirements.
• Coordinate purchasing and replenishment activities based on inventory levels, usage, operational needs, and anticipated demand.
• Review inventory reports and identify shortages, excess inventory, discrepancies, obsolete materials, and other areas requiring attention.
• Research and resolve inventory discrepancies, including receiving, transfers, adjustments, returns, damaged materials, and other inventory transactions.
• Oversee cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory reconciliation processes.
• Analyze inventory variances and work with branch personnel to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Partner with Branch Managers and warehouse teams to improve inventory accuracy, organization, material handling, and accountability.
• Provide direction, training, and support to employees responsible for inventory and warehouse-related functions.
• Establish expectations and ensure branch compliance with Company inventory procedures.
• Monitor inventory movement between locations and ensure transfers are accurately and timely recorded.
• Item master management which involves material cost updates for all company locations.
• Support purchasing decisions by evaluating inventory usage, availability, lead times, and operational requirements.
• Identify opportunities to reduce excess inventory, unnecessary purchases, material loss, and waste.
• Maintain accurate inventory records within Company systems and ensure transactions are completed according to established procedures.
• Collaborate with Operations, Purchasing, Accounting, and branch leadership to resolve inventory-related issues.
• Assist with inventory planning for new locations, large projects, operational changes, and other Company initiatives.
• Recommend process and system improvements that increase inventory visibility, accuracy, efficiency, and accountability.
• Promote effective communication and collaboration between Corporate and branch locations regarding inventory needs and concerns.
• Perform other operational, inventory, purchasing, or management duties as assigned.

• Provide leadership and guidance to employees involved in inventory and warehouse operations.
• Establish clear expectations for inventory accuracy, accountability, organization, and compliance with Company procedures.
• Train and coach employees on inventory processes, systems, and best practices.
• Work collaboratively with Branch Managers to address inventory performance and operational concerns.
• Promote consistency and accountability across locations while recognizing the operational needs of individual branches.
• Identify training needs and opportunities to improve…