Inventory Control Manager - Warehouse & Distribution

What You Can Expect:

• Lead and manage day-to-day inventory control activities, including cycle counting, inventory accuracy, reconciliation, investigation and resolution of discrepancies.
• Analyze inventory data and warehouse activity to identify trends, root causes, inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and implement inventory optimization and slotting strategies to maximize warehouse space, improve product flow and support more efficient operations.
• Evaluate inventory across the facility and identify opportunities to improve storage, organization, movement and overall warehouse performance.
• Establish, improve and maintain inventory control processes, procedures and SOPs where gaps currently exist.
• Lead and develop a team of approximately 4–6 employees, providing direction, coaching and accountability.
• Work closely with Operations leadership, including warehouse supervisors and managers, to align inventory strategies with overall operational objectives.
• Prepare and analyze inventory reports and KPIs, including inventory accuracy, discrepancies, root causes and corrective actions.
• Maintain inventory accuracy levels in accordance with customer requirements and contractual KPIs, including highly demanding accuracy targets.
• Act as a key point of contact for customers regarding inventory performance, discrepancies, investigations and corrective actions.
• Participate in customer calls and communicate inventory findings, recommendations and solutions clearly and professionally.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and develop sustainable corrective actions rather than simply resolving individual issues.
• Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies within warehouse inventory processes and implement practical, data-driven solutions.
• Partner with Engineering and other cross-functional teams on warehouse layout, process and inventory optimization initiatives.
• Utilize inventory management systems and reporting tools to support analysis and decision-making.
• Support annual physical inventories, four-wall audits and other inventory-related customer requirements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety requirements and applicable inventory-handling procedures.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring:

• Demonstrated experience managing or supervising an inventory team or warehouse employees.
• 5-10 years of experience in logistics or warehouse operations, with strong experience in inventory control, optimization, and root-cause analysis.
• Strong understanding of warehouse inventory management beyond physical cycle counting, including inventory analysis, discrepancy investigation, root-cause analysis and process improvement.
• Proven ability to analyze inventory and warehouse data and translate findings into practical operational improvements.
• Experience developing or implementing slotting strategies, warehouse space optimization, inventory organization or material flow improvements is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of warehouse processes and how inventory management impacts inbound, outbound and overall facility operations.
• Experience working directly with customers or internal stakeholders on inventory performance, discrepancies and service requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and develop sustainable solutions.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with experience coaching, directing and developing a team.
• Proficiency with inventory management systems and Microsoft Excel; experience with Blue Yonder, Manhattan or RedPrairie is an asset.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with warehouse teams, operations leadership and customers.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands and make sound operational decisions.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, ISO 9001 or other continuous improvement methodologies is an asset.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or a related field is preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• Willingness to work occasional additional hours based on operational requirements, including scheduled weekend inventory activities.