Manager, Inventory Control Operations

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics

. Promote and support safety initiatives and workplace safety standards .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeNew Albany • Ohio • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $82,560 - $123,840 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in inventory management, quality assurance, and operational excellence within warehouse environments. Proficient in leading teams, implementing safety standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

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Inventory ManagementQuality AssuranceOperational ExcellenceTeam LeadershipContinuous Improvement

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Hard Skills

Inventory ControlCycle CountsRoot Cause AnalysisWMS FunctionsRF ScannersMicrosoft ExcelMathematical SkillsForklift OperationProcess ComplianceQuality-Related Certifications

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationSupervisory SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCoaching and Mentoring

Tools & Technologies

MS Office ApplicationsInventory Management MethodologiesSix SigmaLean

Certifications & Qualifications

Forklift Training ProgramQuality-Related Certifications

Industry Keywords

Safety StandardsSOX ComplianceFulfillment Center WorkflowsEmployee EngagementLoss Prevention

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Promote and support safety initiatives and workplace safety standards
Oversee inventory control activities, including cycle counts and random audits, in line with network counting methodologies and SOX compliance requirements
Monitor inventory accuracy, quality metrics, and product integrity
Evaluate customer complaints and defect trends and implement corrective action plans
Investigate inventory variances and determine root causes
Lead fulfillment network quality and operational excellence initiatives across multiple sites
Support workforce planning, forecasting, and allocation of tasks and resources
Manage and mentor Inventory Supervisors and hourly Inventory Control and Quality Assurance associates
Direct ICQA leadership activities and drive team accountability
Champion continuous improvement, team capability development, employee engagement, and retention
Ensure consistent execution of fulfillment center workflows, process exceptions, and operational standards
Review KPIs and conduct audits and analyses affecting inventory accuracy
Partner with department leaders on critical projects, operational initiatives, and system improvements
Collaborate with Loss Prevention on security policies and procedures
Work with Operations Managers, Senior Operations Managers, and General Managers on communication and process compliance
Participate in recruiting, interviewing, and selecting management team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must have a high school diploma or GED
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Preferred 5 years’ experience in a medium to large warehouse in a management capacity
2 years’ experience as an Inventory Manager
Ability to work in unregulated warehouse temperatures during warmer and colder months
Strong computer skills and MS Office applications
Experience with RF scanners
Experience with WMS functions
Microsoft Excel skills
Satisfactory completion of forklift training program
Quality-related certifications preferred
English reading, writing, and verbal skills
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Intermediate-level mathematical skills for verifying quantities and counting inventory
Effective communication, supervisory, and people skills
Ability to develop work instructions, procedures, and visual aids
Willingness to work extra hours as dictated by business needs
Training and/or certification in inventory management methodologies and tools such as Six Sigma and Lean
Strong planning, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to teach, coach, mentor, and support project team members
Ability to foster continuous improvement
Ability to lift, carry, and push/pull 21–50 pounds
Ability to reach above shoulder, reach outward, squat, or kneel
Must wear PPE when necessary and follow safety standards

Benefits

Comp & perks

Base pay range of $82,560.00–$123,840.00
Benefits offerings, including eligibility, coverage options, and plan details through the DSV Benefits Showcase
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
Equal employment opportunity protections