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Inventory Control Manager
Wood-Mizer LLC. Own inventory integrity at Wood-Mizer's Batesville manufacturing site across raw materials, WIP, finished stock, service parts, and transfer stock .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in inventory control and management within a manufacturing environment, with a strong focus on implementing effective SOPs, cycle count programs, and inventory accuracy improvements. Proficient in ERP systems and advanced Excel, with the ability to lead teams and collaborate across departments to achieve inventory goals.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Inventory Control ManagementCycle Count Program DesignERP/MRP Systems ProficiencyLean and Continuous ImprovementLeadership in Inventory Discipline
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Hard Skills
Inventory ManagementCycle Count ImplementationInventory Accounting PrinciplesWIP TransactionsAdvanced Excel SkillsReporting and BI ToolsBarcode ScanningWMS ExperienceService Parts Inventory ManagementMulti-Location Inventory Management
Soft Skills
Team LeadershipTraining DevelopmentCross-Functional CollaborationRoot Cause AnalysisProblem Solving
Tools & Technologies
ERP SystemsInfor SyteLineCloudSuite IndustrialInventory Location Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
Lean CertificationSix Sigma Certification
Industry Keywords
Manufacturing EnvironmentInventory AccuracyPhysical InventoriesSafety ComplianceSupply Chain Management
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Own inventory integrity at Wood-Mizer's Batesville manufacturing site across raw materials, WIP, finished stock, service parts, and transfer stock
- Assess inventory control practices across receiving, put-away, stocking, production issuing, production reporting, shipping, returns, and scrap
- Design and implement SOPs and standard work establishing ownership and accountability
- Establish and audit controls for ERP inventory transactions and physical material movement
- Develop and deliver tiered Inventory Control Training and track completion and floor adherence
- Establish and lead an ABC-based cycle count program
- Drive root cause analysis and corrective action on inventory variances
- Set inventory accuracy goals by inventory class and location
- Maintain WIP accuracy and lead open-job reviews with Production and Finance
- Resolve aged, inactive, or out-of-balance jobs and close jobs on time
- Partner with Finance on annual physical inventories, month-end and year-end reporting, variance explanations, valuation and reserve reviews, and audits
- Coordinate transfer, in-transit, and receipt procedures with branch managers
- Collaborate with Materials, Sales, and Service on stocking strategies, inventory targets, and planning parameters
- Lead slow-moving and obsolete inventory disposition
- Apply Lean and continuous improvement principles to balance availability with inventory investment
- Establish site inventory KPIs and report accuracy, value, turns, aging, and training metrics to leadership
- Champion inventory discipline and hold departments accountable for transaction accuracy
- Follow Wood-Mizer safety, quality, and company policies and procedures
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Build and lead the inventory control team as the function grows
- Travel occasionally to Wood-Mizer branch locations and work extended hours during physical inventories and period-end close
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5+ years of hands-on inventory control and inventory management experience in a manufacturing environment
- 2+ years of leadership experience, including leading teams or cross-functional initiatives
- Demonstrated success designing and implementing cycle count programs and measurably improving inventory accuracy
- Experience developing and delivering training and procedures to front-line employees
- Hands-on experience with physical inventories and working closely with Finance
- Advanced understanding of manufacturing inventory flows, WIP transactions, and inventory accounting principles
- Advanced working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with reporting or BI tools
- Ability to travel occasionally to Wood-Mizer branch locations, up to 10%
- Infor SyteLine / CloudSuite Industrial experience preferred
- Experience building inventory control discipline in an environment where it was not previously established preferred
- Experience with service parts inventory and multi-location or branch inventory networks preferred
- Experience with barcode scanning, WMS, or inventory location systems preferred
- Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement training preferred
- Ability to frequently stand and walk on the production and warehouse floor
- Ability to perform frequent sitting, computer use, bending/stooping, climbing, reaching overhead, lifting/carrying, and pushing/pulling
- Ability to work in office, manufacturing/shop floor, and warehouse environments with noise above 85 dB, moving machinery, dust, or wood particulate
- Required PPE includes safety glasses, steel-toe boots, and hearing protection
- Must be a local candidate living near Batesville, Indiana
- Must not require visa sponsorship
Benefits
Comp & perks- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401(k) with company match contributed to ESOP account
- Performance incentives
- Wages On-Demand and multiple pay methods
- Paid time off accruing from day one
- Paid holidays
- Additional leave for life events such as marriage, birth, or adoption
- Free care through Marathon Health when enrolled in the medical plan
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- Supplemental coverage
- Short- and long-term disability options
- Workplace Giving Programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- Reimbursement for safety boots and glasses
- Annual funds for Wood-Mizer apparel and gear
- Company events and outings
- Free coffee and fruit
- Birthday and anniversary gift cards
- Referral bonuses
- Discounted shipping