Inventory Control Manager

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Full Time Indiv Contributor Oakbrook Terrace, IL, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $85,000.00 To $ Annually

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery became a stand- alone company in 2018 when it was purchased by Kohlberg and Company (private equity) from Tyson Foods. Our desserts have always stood for incredible flavor and superior value in the frozen food aisle and away from home markets. The Sara Lee Frozen Bakery collection of top brands includes Sara Lee®, Chef Pierre®, Bistro Collection®, Superior on Main® and Cyrus O’Leary’s®.

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery is proud to take these iconic brands into a new era and to continue the evolution that transformed one small Chicago bakery into an American institution. Using carefully sourced ingredients and time-honored recipes, the company is committed to making life’s moments a little sweeter, putting its customers first and discovering new ways to make everyone’s favorite foods even better.

Our vision is to be the world’s most beloved bakery by creating irresistible foods, growing with our customers, and delivering value for all. We will achieve success through collaboration and innovation in an environment where employees feel empowered to execute with speed. We believe that each of us has unique points of difference and experience to offer. We believe that there is always a better way, and we will never be satisfied with status quo.

If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, continually seek process improvements and a strong sense of customer service, then this is the right type of environment for you.

The Corporate Inventory Control Manager will be responsible for overseeing corporate inventory control processes related to product holds, releases, disposition, reconciliation, and inventory accountability across the company’s bakeries and third-party logistics (3PL) network. This role will play a critical part in ensuring accurate inventory records, timely product disposition, efficient order fulfillment, and the safe and compliant flow of product into commerce.

The Manager will serve as a key cross-functional partner to FSQA, Supply Chain, Operations, Sales, Finance, Customer Service, Production Planning, and 3PL partners. This position will provide leadership and direction for the management of product holds and releases, inventory reconciliation, disposition activities, recall support, and related systems and processes.

The Corporate Inventory Control Manager will identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy, streamline processes, strengthen controls, and minimize financial and operational risk associated with held, aged, distressed, expired, or otherwise restricted inventory.

• Lead and oversee the corporate process for managing product holds, releases, dispositions, and inventory reconciliation across bakeries and 3PL locations.
• Establish and maintain consistent processes, controls, and routines to ensure accurate and timely accountability of held and released inventory.
• Oversee daily reconciliation of hold statuses and inventory data across Net Suite, bakery hold reports, 3PL systems, and other applicable systems.
• Ensure accurate tracking of product lots, quantities, locations, status, and disposition throughout the inventory lifecycle.
• Provide direction and support to bakery hold coordinators and management teams regarding inventory holds, releases, and disposition requirements.
• Serve as the primary corporate point of contact for routine product hold and release activities between FSQA, bakeries, Supply Chain, Sales, and 3PL partners.
• Ensure timely and accurate communication with 3PL partners regarding product holds, releases, inventory status, and disposition requirements.
• Identify and elevate inventory discrepancies, process gaps, and risks and drive resolution with the appropriate stakeholders.
• Oversee the reconciliation of inventory between Net Suite, 3PL records, bakery…