Inventory Control Manager

Job Summary: The Inventory Control Manager is responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and strategic management of all inventory across Mid-South Food Bank operations. This position oversees inventory controls, cycle count programs, receiving accuracy, inventory reconciliation, system administration, and reporting functions. The Inventory Control Manager works collaboratively with Finance, Food Resource, Transportation, Warehouse Operations, and Agency Services to ensure inventory records accurately reflect product movement, support regulatory compliance, and maximize the availability of food resources. The role ensures effective inventory management practices that support operational efficiency, financial accountability, food safety compliance, and organizational stewardship. Duties/Responsibilities: Key Accountabilities Inventory Accuracy & Control Develop, implement, and maintain inventory control programs that ensure accurate inventory records and system integrity. Oversee all cycle count activities, inventory audits, physical inventories, and reconciliation processes. Investigate inventory variances and coordinate corrective actions with operational departments. Monitor inventory transactions to ensure proper receiving, transfers, adjustments, allocations, and distributions are accurately recorded. Establish and maintain inventory accuracy benchmarks and performance metrics. Ensure all product movement complies with established internal controls and inventory management procedures. Inventory Strategy & Planning Develop and execute inventory management strategies that maximize product utilization, minimize loss, and improve inventory turnover. Collaborate with Food Resource Development, Purchasing, and Warehouse Operations to maintain appropriate inventory levels and storage utilization. Analyze inventory trends and provide recommendations to improve service levels, inventory accuracy, and operational efficiency. Coordinate planned inventory transfers between facilities and storage locations. Facilitate inventory allocation strategies to support equitable product distribution among partner agencies and programs. Compliance & Risk Management Ensure inventory management practices comply with Feeding America standards, USDA requirements, food safety regulations, and organizational policies. Maintain accurate documentation and audit trails for all inventory transactions. Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Warehouse leadership to ensure proper product rotation utilizing FIFO principles. Monitor product aging, expiration dates, and inventory conditions to reduce spoilage and shrinkage. Support internal and external inventory audits and regulatory inspections. Systems Administration & Reporting Serve as the primary administrator for inventory management functions within NAV/Ceres and related inventory systems. Ensure inventory transactions are processed accurately and timely. Develop and maintain inventory reports, dashboards, and performance indicators for leadership review. Provide routine reporting on inventory accuracy, shrink, product aging, inventory turns, and operational performance. Identify opportunities for process automation and continuous improvement within inventory systems. Leadership & Employee Development Direct, coach, develop, and support inventory control personnel and cross-functional team members involved in inventory management processes. Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Establish training programs and standard operating procedures related to inventory control and inventory management systems. Promote collaboration between receiving, warehouse, transportation, finance, and agency relations departments. Lead by example through professional conduct, sound decision-making, and ethical stewardship of organizational resources. Key Challenges Internal Maintaining inventory accuracy across multiple storage environments, product categories, and di…

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