Inventory Control Manager

Inventory Control Manager at Western Foods Inventory Control Manager at Western Foods in North Little Rock, Arkansas Posted in 6 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

The Inventory & Supply Planning Manager is responsible for leading end-to-end inventory planning, demand forecasting, and production alignment to ensure optimal product availability and operational efficiency. This role drives cross-functional coordination across Procurement, Production, Sales, Logistics, and Finance while owning key inventory KPIs and supporting overall business performance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the company's inventory planning and control processes to ensure consistent product flow and on-time fulfillment. Review production yield reports on a weekly and monthly basis for discrepancies. Analyze demand signals, capacity constraints, and lead times to create accurate production and inventory forecasts. Manage and monitor inventory KPIs, including days on hand, inventory turnover, and slow-moving or obsolete stock. Monitor inventory levels and perform cycle counting in coordination with Production, Shipping/Receiving, Procurement, and Accounting to conduct root cause analysis of discrepancies. Create reports and maintain a database for all warehouse metrics, including supply chain analysis and purchasing; distribute these reports to management. Identify and implement process improvements to optimize material flow and reduce excess or aged inventory. Collaborate with Procurement, Production, Sales, and Logistics teams to support new product introductions and capacity planning. Use data analytics tools (e.g., Excel, ERP systems) to drive insights and continuous improvement. Develop and mentor a team of planners and analysts responsible for inventory and supply coordination. Lead the monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) cycle, ensuring alignment between demand, supply, and financial targets. Present inventory and production plans to executive leadership, highlighting risks, trade-offs, and recommended actions. Identify and execute opportunities to reduce carrying costs, scrap, write-offs, and inefficiencies across the supply chain.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, and or related field (preferred). 7+ years of progressive experience in inventory management, supply planning, or production planning within manufacturing. Proven leadership experience in implementing or managing an S&OP process. Strong analytical skills and comfort with data modeling, forecasting, and scenario planning. Proficiency in supply chain planning tools (e.g., Atlas by John Galt, ERP/MRP systems, Excel) Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Inventory & Demand Planning Expertise Data-Driven Decision Making Cross-Functional Leadership Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis Process Improvement & Continuous Optimization Accountability & Execution Working Conditions:

Regular presence at production facilities located in Arkansas and California This role operates in a [office/manufacturing/warehouse] environment. The position may require sitting, standing, walking, and using a computer for extended periods.