Inventory Control Manager

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world. Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home. We boldly go. Where Is The Work On-Site (5 days) The Inventory Control Manager oversees and optimizes all inventory management procedures, systems, and controls across the facility. This role serves as the essential bridge between floor-level warehouse operations, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and executive finance. The primary mandate is maintaining exceptional inventory count accuracy, minimizing material shrinkage and obsolescence, leading cycle counting programs, and driving lean inventory practices to free up working capital while ensuring seamless operational readiness. In addition to technical stock oversight, the Inventory Control Manager leads, coaches, and develops a dedicated team of inventory specialists, cycle counters, and material handlers, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. What You Will Do Inventory Accuracy and Control Maintain inventory accuracy across internal warehouses, external warehouses, and production locations. Develop and execute cycle count programs based on risk, inventory value, and discrepancy history. Lead annual physical inventory activities, including preparation, execution, reconciliation, and corrective actions. Investigate inventory discrepancies and identify root causes, including transaction errors, incorrect bills of material (BOMs), missing receipts, unrecorded material movements, scrap, and counting errors. Establish corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurring inventory issues. Monitor negative inventory balances and resolve discrepancies between physical inventory and system records. Inventory Systems and Transaction Integrity Ensure accurate and timely inventory transactions in Oracle and other applicable systems. Audit receiving, put-away, transfers, picking, kitting, scrap, and material consumption transactions. Ensure material movements are recorded in the system according to established standard work. Partner with Purchasing, Receiving, Production, and IT to resolve system-related inventory issues. Maintain accurate inventory locations, part numbers, quantities, and transaction history. Metrics and Performance Management Establish And Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Including Inventory accuracy percentage. Cycle count completion and accuracy. Physical inventory adjustments by value and root cause. Negative inventory balance and resolution rate. Inventory transaction accuracy. Aging inventory and excess/obsolete inventory. Receiving and put-away transaction compliance. Analyze trends and communicate performance, risks, and corrective actions to leadership. Develop dashboards and visual management tools to support daily operational reviews. Continuous Improvement and Problem Solving Lead root-cause analysis using structured problem-solving methodologies, including 5 Why, A3, and 9-Step Problem Solving. Develop action plans to reduce inventory adjustments and improve inventory record integrity. Standardize inventory control processes across warehouses and production areas. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve BOM accuracy, material traceability, and transaction compliance. Lead improvement projects focused on inventory reduction, process efficiency, and operational discipline. Leadership and Team Development Lead, co…

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