Inventory Control Manager - Warehousing Solutions

The Rhenus Group is one of the leading logistics service providers operating worldwide. We offer tailor‑made solutions along the entire supply chain for companies from a wide diversity of industries. From multimodal transports to perfect warehousing, from smooth customs clearance to innovative value‑added services:
We always keep our pulse on the times and are at our customers' side.

The Inventory Control Manager is responsible for leading inventory control activities within our warehouse operations, with a strong focus on inventory accuracy, data analysis, process improvement, warehouse flow, and operational efficiency.

This is a hands‑on leadership role for an experienced inventory professional who understands that effective inventory management goes beyond cycle counting. The successful candidate will analyze inventory as it sits within the facility, identify root causes and inefficiencies, optimize space and slotting strategies, and develop processes that enable the warehouse operation to run more efficiently.

The Inventory Control Manager will also work closely with Operations leadership and customers, providing meaningful inventory insights, addressing discrepancies, and developing solutions to maintain the high levels of accuracy required by our contractual commitments.

• Lead and manage day‑to‑day inventory control activities, including cycle counting, inventory accuracy, reconciliation, investigation and resolution of discrepancies.
• Analyze inventory data and warehouse activity to identify trends, root causes, inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and implement inventory optimization and slotting strategies to maximize warehouse space, improve product flow and support more efficient operations.
• Evaluate inventory across the facility and identify opportunities to improve storage, organization, movement and overall warehouse performance.
• Establish, improve and maintain inventory control processes, procedures and SOPs where gaps currently exist.
• Lead and develop a team of approximately 4‑6 employees, providing direction, coaching and accountability.
• Work closely with Operations leadership, including warehouse supervisors and managers, to align inventory strategies with overall operational objectives.
• Prepare and analyze inventory reports and KPIs, including inventory accuracy, discrepancies, root causes and corrective actions.
• Maintain inventory accuracy levels in accordance with customer requirements and contractual KPIs, including highly demanding accuracy targets.
• Act as a key point of contact for customers regarding inventory performance, discrepancies, investigations and corrective actions.
• Participate in customer calls and communicate inventory findings, recommendations and solutions clearly and professionally.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and develop sustainable corrective actions rather than simply resolving individual issues.
• Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies within warehouse inventory processes and implement practical, data‑driven solutions.
• Partner with Engineering and other cross‑functional teams on warehouse layout, process and inventory optimization initiatives.
• Utilize inventory management systems and reporting tools to support analysis and decision‑making.
• Support annual physical inventories, four‑wall audits and other inventory‑related customer requirements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety requirements and applicable inventory‑handling procedures.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated experience managing or supervising an inventory team or warehouse employees.
• Strong understanding of warehouse inventory management beyond physical cycle counting, including inventory analysis, discrepancy investigation, root‑cause analysis and process improvement.
• Proven ability to analyze inventory and warehouse data and translate findings into practical operational improvements.
• Experience developing or implementing slotting strategies, warehouse…