Inventory Control Manager

Department: Supply Chain Reports To: Supply Chain Manager FLSA Status: Exempt Location: Arizona, Utah, or Nevada Travel: Regular travel to branch locations as needed Position Summary The Inventory Control Manager is responsible for the accuracy, integrity, optimization, and overall control of approximately $40 million in inventory across six Goodfellow branch warehouses . This position provides company-wide leadership for inventory-control practices and works closely with Purchasing, Parts, Service, Sales, Warehouse Operations, Finance, and other departments to ensure inventory levels effectively support customer and operational needs while minimizing excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory. The Inventory Control Manager will establish consistent inventory practices across locations, oversee cycle-counting and physical-inventory programs, optimize stocking parameters, analyze inventory performance, and identify opportunities to improve inventory availability, accuracy, and working-capital efficiency. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Inventory Control & Accuracy Maintain ownership of inventory accuracy and integrity across all branch warehouse locations. Develop, implement, and oversee standardized cycle-counting programs. Monitor cycle-count results and ensure discrepancies are researched and resolved in a timely manner. Identify root causes of inventory discrepancies and implement corrective and preventive actions. Establish consistent inventory-control procedures across branch locations. Support and coordinate annual physical inventories. Conduct branch inventory reviews and audits as needed. Ensure inventory transactions, adjustments, transfers, and other movements are accurately recorded within company systems. Inventory Planning & Optimization Establish, review, and maintain reorder points, safety stock levels, and other inventory-planning parameters within NetSuite. Analyze historical demand, usage, lead times, sales activity, service requirements, and other factors to determine appropriate stocking levels. Partner with Sales, Service, Parts, and Purchasing to identify current and anticipated inventory requirements. Monitor inventory availability and develop strategies to reduce stockouts. Identify excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory and recommend appropriate corrective actions. Balance product availability with inventory investment and working-capital objectives. Assist in developing inventory strategies by branch, product category, customer demand, and operational requirements. Reporting & Performance Management Develop, monitor, and report key inventory performance indicators, including: Inventory accuracy Inventory turns Fill rate Stockouts Excess and obsolete inventory Slow-moving inventory Cycle-count performance Analyze inventory trends and provide recommendations to Supply Chain leadership. Partner with the Data Analyst to improve inventory reporting, visibility, and analysis. Support the maintenance and accuracy of inventory and pricing information. Provide management with regular updates regarding inventory performance, risks, and improvement opportunities. Cross-Functional Leadership Work closely with Purchasing to improve replenishment strategies and product availability. Partner with warehouse teams to ensure proper receiving, storage, movement, and inventory-control practices. Collaborate with Finance to support accurate inventory valuation, reconciliation, and financial reporting. Work with Parts, Service, and Sales teams to understand customer demand and operational requirements. Develop and communicate inventory-control standards and expectations across the organization. Train and support branch personnel on inventory processes, procedures, systems, and best practices. Build strong working relationships with branch leadership and employees to promote accountability for inventory accuracy. Continuous Improvement Evaluate current inventory processes and identify opportunities to improve ac…

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