Bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations, logistics, business, engineering, or related field.
8+ years of experience in inventory control, materials management, warehouse operations, or manufacturing.
5+ years of leadership experience managing teams.
Experience managing Raw Material, WIP, and Finished Goods inventory.
Strong knowledge of inventory accuracy, cycle counting, FIFO, inventory reconciliation, and audit controls.
Experience with ERP, WMS, RFID, and inventory tracking systems.
Proven ability to collaborate with Finance, Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Operations.
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team of 20 inventory professionals, setting performance expectations and accountability.
Own inventory accuracy and control for Raw Materials, WIP, and Finished Goods across various operations.
Manage cycle count programs and inventory audits to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Oversee WMS inventory accuracy and transaction integrity across all operations.
Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement sustainable corrective actions.
Establish and enforce inventory control policies and governance standards.
Drive FIFO compliance and optimize material flow to reduce inventory-related disruptions.
Implement RFID governance and inventory tracking for improved visibility.
Collaborate with Finance for inventory valuation and audit readiness needs.
Partner with cross-functional teams to enhance inventory performance and material availability.
Develop and report on inventory KPIs, focusing on accuracy and compliance.
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) plan with company match.
Paid time off and company holidays.
Opportunities for professional development and advanced training.
Employee discounts on products and company services.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Illuminate USA is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Inventory Control Manager to support warehouse operations at our manufacturing facility in Columbus, Ohio. The Inventory Control Manager is responsible for the accuracy, visibility, traceability, and control of Raw Material, Work-in-Process (WIP), and Finished Goods inventory across warehouse, staging, production, and storage operations. This role serves as the single point of accountability for inventory accuracy, WMS inventory integrity, cycle counting, FIFO compliance, RFID management, inventory reconciliation, inventory reporting, and inventory governance. The Inventory Control Manager partners closely with internal groups to ensure material availability, production continuity, financial inventory accuracy, and operational excellence. The role is responsible for developing and enforcing inventory control standards, improving inventory visibility, reducing discrepancies, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring accurate inventory transactions throughout the end-to-end material flow.
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team of approximately 20 inventory professionals through two Inventory Supervisors, establishing performance expectations, accountability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Own inventory accuracy, visibility, and control for Raw Materials, Work-in-Process (WIP), and Finished Goods across warehouse, staging, and production operations.
Manage cycle count programs, physical inventories, inventory audits, inventory reconciliation activities, and corrective action plans to ensure inventory accuracy and compliance.
Oversee WMS inventory accuracy and transaction integrity, ensuring timely and accurate inventory transactions across receiving, put away, storage, picking, transfers, production consumption, and returns.
Lead investigations into inventory discrepancies, inventory variances, material shortages, and transaction errors while implementing sustainable corrective actions.
Establish and enforce inventory control policies, procedures, and governance standards to support operational and financial objectives.
Drive FIFO compliance, inventory traceability, and material flow optimization to reduce inventory aging, material handling, and inventory-related disruptions.
Own RFID governance, compliance, and inventory tracking processes to improve inventory visibility and traceability.
Partner with Finance to support inventory valuation, audit readiness, financial reconciliation, inventory controls, and period-end reporting activities.
Collaborate with Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, and Warehouse Operations to improve inventory performance, material availability, and production support.
Support inventory master data accuracy by partnering with cross-functional teams to standardize SKU and part number structures, eliminate duplicate material records, and improve supplier data quality.
Develop, monitor, and report inventory KPIs including inventory accuracy, WMS accuracy, cycle count compliance, FIFO compliance, inventory adjustments, RFID compliance, and material shortages.
Lead inventory review meetings, root cause analysis activities, and continuous improvement projects focused on inventory control, traceability, and operational performance.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Operations, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or related field.
8+ years of inventory control, materials management, warehouse operations, or manufacturing experience.
5+ years of leadership experience managing teams.
Experience managing Raw Material, WIP, and Finished Goods inventory.
Strong knowledge of inventory accuracy, cycle counting, FIFO, inventory reconciliation, and audit controls.
Experience with ERP, WMS, RFID, and inventory tracking systems.
Proven ability to partner with Finance, Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Operations.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
Preferred
APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP, CLTD).
Lean Six Sigma certification.
Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments.
Experience leading inventory accuracy and continuous improvement initiatives.
