Inventory Control Manager

Overview

The Inventory Control Manager is responsible for overseeing Geoshield USA’s inventory management operations, ensuring accurate tracking, optimal stock levels, and efficient handling of materials across the Baton Rouge and Las Vegas facilities. This role focuses on maintaining precise inventory records, minimizing discrepancies, and supporting seamless material availability for production, warehouse activities, and customer fulfillment. The Inventory Control Manager collaborates closely with the Head of Operations, Production Manager, Baton Rouge Ops Lead, and Las Vegas Ops Lead to align inventory practices with operational needs, driving accuracy, cost control, and supply chain reliability in support of Geoshield USA’s goals in window film distribution and operations.

• Maintain accurate and real-time inventory records across Baton Rouge and Las Vegas facilities to prevent stockouts and overstock.
• Implement and monitor inventory control processes to minimize discrepancies, losses, and carrying costs.
• Coordinate with procurement and operations teams to ensure material availability aligns with production schedules and warehouse demands.
• Drive continuous improvement in inventory accuracy and efficiency through data analysis and process enhancements.
• Support overall supply chain resilience by providing actionable inventory insights to reduce risks and optimize material flow.

Inventory Tracking and Accuracy

• Oversee daily inventory counts, cycle counts, and audits to ensure 99%+ inventory accuracy.
• Manage inventory tracking systems to record receipts, transfers, production usage, and shipments between Baton Rouge and Las Vegas.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, variances, and adjustments promptly.

Inventory Planning and Optimization

• Monitor stock levels, set reorder points, and maintain safety stock to support production and concierge orders without excess inventory.
• Collaborate with the Head of operations to forecast inventory needs based on production plans and sales trends.
• Identify slow-moving, obsolete, or excess inventory and recommend actions to reduce holding costs.

Receiving and Warehouse Coordination

• Work with the Baton Rouge Ops Lead and Las Vegas Ops Lead to ensure accurate receiving, put-away, and storage of incoming materials.
• Coordinate inter-facility transfers and material movements to align with operational schedules.
• Support warehouse teams in maintaining organized inventory storage and efficient picking processes.

Process Improvement and Systems Management

• Evaluate and implement improvements to inventory control procedures, including automation and system enhancements.
• Monitor key inventory KPIs (e.g., inventory accuracy, turnover rates, stockout rates) and drive performance improvements.
• Develop and enforce inventory policies and standard operating procedures.

Collaboration with Operations and Supply Chain

• Partner with the Production Manager to align inventory availability with production and fulfillment requirements.
• Provide inventory data and insights to the Head of Operations for procurement planning and vendor coordination.
• Collaboration with operations leads to integrate inventory processes into daily workflows.

Analytics and Reporting

• Track and analyze inventory metrics, such as accuracy rates, turnover, and variance trends.
• Prepare weekly inventory reports for the Head of Operations, highlighting performance, issues, and recommendations.
• Use data to recommend strategies for inventory optimization and cost reduction.
• Identify potential inventory risks, such as stock discrepancies or supply disruptions, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Maintain contingency measures to ensure material availability during unexpected events.
• Monitor inventory health to anticipate and prevent shortages or excesses.
• Accurate, real-time inventory records with 99%+ accuracy across facilities.
• Weekly inventory performance reports, including KPIs, variances, and recommendations.
• Regular cycle count and audit schedules with documented results and resolutions.
• Inventory optimization initiatives, such as reduced carrying costs or improved turnover, with tracked outcomes.
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