Manager, Inventory Control and Compliance

About the role

WOW Achieve and maintain inventory accuracy of 98.0%+ across all stocking locations through cycle counting programs, root-cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and continuously improve daily/weekly cycle count schedules, discrepancy investigations, and reconciliation processes.
• Proactively identify, manage, and dispose of obsolete, excess, and slow-moving inventory; establish obsolescence reserves and drive write-off, liquidation or RTV processes in collaboration with Finance and Procurement teams.
• Analyze demand patterns, collaborate with Planning and Production teams to align inventory with forecasts and prevent overstock/stock-out conditions.
• Own all inventory-related KPIs (accuracy, shrinkage, turns, days-on-hand, obsolete %, fill rate, etc.) and present performance trends to senior leadership.
• Prepare and present weekly/monthly dashboards, ad-hoc reports, and cycle counting inventory results.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, or related field strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive inventory control/warehouse experience may substitute for a degree.
• 7–10+ years in inventory control, receiving, and warehouse operations within distribution or e-commerce fulfillment.
• Minimum 3–5 years in a supervisory/managerial role leading team.
• Proven track record of achieving and sustaining inventory accuracy goals and significant reductions in obsolete inventory and shrinkage.
• Hands-on experience with major WMS (Manhattan, High Jump, SAP EWM, Blue Yonder, etc.) and ERP systems (SAP strongly preferred).

Qualifications

While not specified, candidates should have a strong background in inventory control, warehouse operations, and experience with relevant software systems.

Skills

• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with WMS and ERP systems.

Benefits

Our WOW-package includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plan
• Paid Holidays (11 per year)
• Flexible PTO for exempt employees; generous PTO for non-exempt employees
• HSA, FSA and 401K matching plans
• Paid sick time, as well as short- and long-term disability insurance

Pay

Details TBD

Schedule

Details TBD

Work Environment

Standing for 8 hours and frequent walking required. Frequent exposure to airborne particles. Noise level in the work environment is usually high, proper protective equipment is required.

Physical Demands

Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. Must be able to work near moving mechanical parts.