Inventory Control Manager

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The Inventory Control Manager is responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and operational health of inventory across the distribution center. This role serves as the single-threaded owner of inventory control processes including receiving, putaway, replenishment, cycle counting, and inventory adjustments.

The Inventory Control Manager leads a team, partners cross-functionally with Fulfillment, Customer Care/Returns, Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing, and Product and ensures the Warehouse Management System (WMS) accurately reflects physical inventory at all times. This position requires a strong analytical mindset, hands-on warehouse experience, and a continuous improvement orientation to drive accuracy, efficiency, and scalability as the business grows.

• Own end-to-end inventory accuracy, location integrity, and system alignment between physical inventory and the WMS/ERP
• Develop, manage, and execute a structured cycle count program, including ABC classification, count frequency, tolerance thresholds, and corrective action plans
• Lead root-cause analysis for inventory variances, shortages, overages, and adjustments; implement sustainable corrective actions
• Serve as the WMS super-user for Inventory Control, Receiving, and Replenishment workflows, including exception management and reason code governance
• Oversee receiving, putaway, replenishment, and inventory movement processes to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant execution
• Monitor and report inventory KPIs on a regular cadence (daily, weekly, monthly), including inventory accuracy, cycle count completion, dock-to-stock time, and adjustment trends
• Partner with Fulfillment leadership to maintain healthy pick faces, minimize stockouts, and support slotting and re-slotting initiatives
• Partner with Supply Chain to ensure receiving accuracy, PO discrepancies, and dock-to-stock execution, while supporting Finance with inventory reconciliations, adjustments, and audit requests
• Lead, coach, and develop Inventory Control team members through clear expectations, and training documentation
• Create, maintain, and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs), visual standards, and training documentation
• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives using data, process mapping, and standard work to reduce errors, waste, and inefficiencies
• Ensure compliance with safety, cleanliness, and organizational standards across all inventory areas

• 5+ years of warehouse or distribution center experience, with at least 1-3 years in an Inventory Control or operations leadership role
• Demonstrated experience owning inventory accuracy, cycle counting, and inventory adjustment processes in a WMS-driven environment
• Strong working knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Proven ability to analyze inventory data, identify trends, and translate findings into actionable improvements
• Experience leading and developing hourly teams including training, performance management, and accountability
• Experience using Microsoft Office and Google Workspace for reporting, documentation, and collaboration
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and/or…