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Crane Worldwide Logistics
Sr. Director of Inventory Control
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What they do
An Inventory Control Manager manages inventory systems and warehousing. Works with supply chain managers to plan and maintain inventory at optimal levels and resolves issues and discrepancies related to inventory. Supervises warehouse employees and manages warehouse scheduling.
$87,985 / year median in Kentucky
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Key Responsibilities SOC 1 Compliance & Governance Own the design and execution of inventory control frameworks that satisfy SOC 1 requirements. Maintain robust, auditable trails for all inventory adjustments, write-offs, and transfers. Partner with internal and external auditors during annual SOC 1 Type II examinations. Remediate any identified control deficiencies or exceptions swiftly to prevent qualified audit opinions. Govern user access controls and transaction logging within the WMS to ensure segregation of duties. Strategic Leadership & Operational Excellence Design and execute the enterprise-wide 3PL inventory control strategy. Standardize cycle counting, physical inventory, and reconciliation processes across all sites. Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including Inventory Record Accuracy (IRA) and shrink. Optimize WMS inventory modules (e.g., Manhattan, Blue Yonder, SAP) to automate control workflows. Lead root-cause analysis investigations for systemic inventory discrepancies and variances. Client & Commercial Management Serve as a senior leader point of contact for client auditors reviewing SOC 1 reports. Provide assurance to clients regarding the effectiveness of internal controls protecting their assets. Collaborate with business development to define inventory SLAs and control frameworks for new clients. Present control performance metrics during client Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs). Team Leadership & Financial Accountability Direct and mentor a regional team of Inventory Control Managers and Analysts. Manage the annual departmental budget for the inventory control division. Train node-level inventory teams on SOC 1 compliance behaviors and documentation standards.