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Job Description
Inventory Control Manager
Viking Range LLC
Viking Range
Buford, GA
Description
The Inventory Control Manager is responsible for the strategic oversight and tactical accuracy of inventory across the North American distribution network. This role ensures operational continuity by managing stock integrity across four U.S. warehouses, one Canadian warehouse, and a specialized service parts facility, balancing high-fill rates with optimized carrying costs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Inventory Management & Accuracy
Standardizes inventory control procedures across multiple locations to ensure consistency in reporting and physical handling
Leads a comprehensive Cycle Counting Program for merchandise and parts to ensure perpetual inventory accuracy
Investigates and resolves all stock discrepancies, identifying root causes to prevent recurrence
Establishes and leads a proactive slow-moving, excess, and obsolete inventory monitoring process. This includes conducting monthly aging analyses to identify inventory nearing expiration or end-of-life, physically isolating at-risk stock, and collaborating with sales and finance to execute liquidation or disposal strategies before value is fully lost
Minimizes "shrinkage" by monitoring loss, damage, and administrative errors
Ensures all inventory transactions (transfers, adjustments, and receipts) are recorded in real-time
Provides regular reports on inventory health, including turnover rates by SKU and valuation reports for finance
Performs quarterly site visits to satellite warehouse locations to ensure standardized inventory control procedures are being followed across the network
Cross-functional Collaboration
Partners with Purchasing, Production, Logistics, and Finance to forecast demand and support operational planning
Communicates inventory risks, shortages, and overstock situations to leadership
Supports new product launches, material transitions, and supplier changes
Process Oversight
Develop and enforce inventory control policies, SOPs, and best practices
Optimize warehouse layout, storage methods, and material handling processes
Manage inventory modules within ERP/WMS systems and ensure data integrity
Implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve accuracy
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related discipline
5+ years of experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, or supply chain management
Strong knowledge of ERP/WMS systems and inventory management principles and systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or specialized WMS software)
Excellent organizational, and problem-solving skills
Advanced Excel and data analysis skills. Experience with SQL, Power BI, or other analytics tools is a plus
Strong cross-functionally collaborative nature
Strong business acumen with ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence across functions and at multiple levels
Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently and effectively
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment