Overview A medium size, apparel foucsed 3PL is seeking an experienced Inventory Control Manager to oversee inventory accuracy, reconciliation, auditing, and control processes across our multi-client warehouse operations. This role is critical to maintaining inventory integrity, supporting customer satisfaction, reducing operational variances, and ensuring accountability throughout receiving, storage, fulfillment, and shipping activities. Key Responsibilities
- Inventory Accuracy & Reconciliation
- Maintain and improve inventory accuracy across multiple customers and facilities.
- Perform detailed inventory reconciliations between warehouse management systems, customer records, and physical inventory.
- Research and resolve inventory discrepancies, shortages, overages, and adjustment activity.
- Audit inventory transactions for accuracy and compliance with established procedures.
- Review and validate cycle count results and coordinate corrective actions.
- Identify recurring inventory issues and develop long-term corrective measures. Inventory Analysis & Reporting
- Analyze inventory trends, adjustments, transaction activity, and inventory discrepancies.
- Identify recurring inventory variances and recommend corrective actions.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly inventory performance reports.
- Monitor inventory KPIs and identify opportunities for process improvement.
- Support customer inventory reviews, audits, and business reviews.
- Develop reporting tools to proactively identify inventory risks and inventory control concerns.
- Partner with operations leadership to drive inventory performance improvements. Operational Auditing
- Conduct audits of receiving, putaway, replenishment, picking, packing, and shipping processes.
- Verify proper inventory handling and transaction execution throughout warehouse operations.
- Investigate recurring inventory issues and recommend sustainable solutions.
- Document findings and communicate corrective action plans to management.
- Ensure operational compliance with inventory control standards and customer requirements. Inventory Governance & Compliance
- Review inventory adjustments for accuracy, completeness, and proper approval.
- Monitor inventory transactions to identify trends, exceptions, and process breakdowns.
- Ensure compliance with inventory control procedures and customer-specific requirements.
- Maintain documentation supporting inventory investigations and corrective actions.
- Conduct regular audits of inventory movements and location accuracy.
- Escalate recurring inventory issues and work with operational teams to implement corrective measures.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for inventory-related customer inquiries and discrepancy investigations. Continuous Improvement
- Identify process gaps affecting inventory accuracy and service levels.
- Participate in system enhancements and inventory control initiatives.
- Develop standard operating procedures and best practices.
- Train operational personnel on inventory control processes and standards.
- Recommend and implement process improvements designed to improve inventory accuracy, transaction integrity, and operational efficiency. Qualifications Required
- 5+ years of inventory control, inventory management, auditing, supply chain, logistics, or warehouse operations experience.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Demonstrated experience investigating inventory discrepancies and determining root causes across receiving, storage, replenishment, picking, packing, and shipping operations.
- Strong understanding of inventory transactions and warehouse process flows.
- Ability to analyze large data sets and identify patterns, trends, and operational opportunities.
- Experience conducting inventory audits and implementing corrective actions.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills. Preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, Operations Management, or related field.
- Experience in a third-party logistics (3PL), distribution center, or warehouse environment.
- Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
- SQL reporting experience or the ability to write and analyze database queries.
- Experience supporting customer-facing inventory reviews, audits, and reconciliations.
- Experience leading inventory control initiatives across multiple facilities or customers.
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off
Work Location:
In person
Pay:
From $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Experience:
Inventory management: 3 years (Required)
Work Location:
In person