Inventory Control Manager

About the role

Power the heartbeat of industrial innovation. At Ingersoll Rand – Industrial Technologies & Services (ITS), we deliver engineered solutions supporting critical operations across air, gas, fluid, and material handling systems. We are seeking an Inventory Control Supervisor with proven experience leading direct reports in a discrete industrial manufacturing environment where engineered components, machined parts, and multi-level assemblies are produced and managed.

Responsibilities

• Lead inventory control activities across raw materials, WIP, finished goods, and MRO inventory.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, reconciliation, and root-cause analysis.
• Apply IR Excellence (IRX) and continuous improvement principles to improve material flow and efficiency.
• Develop, enhance, and standardize inventory control processes to improve accuracy, and compliance across manufacturing operations.
• Partner cross-functionally with Production, Scheduling, Purchasing, and Shipping.
• Analyze inventory KPIs including turns, shortages, and variances.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and EHS standards.
• Train, coach, and develop team members while fostering accountability and engagement.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree
• 4+ years of experience in inventory control / materials management in an industrial manufacturing setting
• 3+ years of experience with inventory control audits
• 2+ years of experience supervising and leading team members who are direct reports
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience with SAP
• 1+ years of experience leading a physical inventory

Core Competencies

• Supervisory leadership with a self-directed, team-focused approach
• Inventory control, material management, and inventory accuracy governance
• Process development, standardization, and continuous improvement
• Data analysis, root cause investigation, and problem resolution
• Strong command of inventory control methodologies, including cycle counting, ABC classification, and FIFO/LIFO principles
• Proactive communicator skilled in cross-functional collaboration across Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Quality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Preferences

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, operations, or related field
• 3+ years of SAP experience in IM, MM, and WM

Pay

The pay range for this role is $85,000 - $115,000. The pay range considers a wide range of factors that include a candidate's skills; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and geographic location.