Inventory & Logistics Manager

Reports To:

Director of Operations (or equivalent)

Salary Range: $62,000 - $80,000 USD

The Inventory & Logistics Manager is responsible for ensuring inventory accuracy, control, and integrity while leading all inbound (receiving) and outbound (shipping/fulfillment) warehouse operations.

This role is a hands‑on operational leader who owns the systems, processes, and people required to move materials and finished goods efficiently, accurately, and compliantly.

• Preventing inventory risk and production disruption
• Maintaining shipment accuracy and customer satisfaction
• Enforcing disciplined warehouse processes and controls
• Scaling warehouse operations alongside UA’s growth

• Inventory Management & Control
• Own overall inventory accuracy across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
• Establish and enforce cycle count programs, reconciliation, and root‑cause analysis
• Investigate and resolve inventory variances, shrink, and discrepancies
• Ensure correct lot control, traceability, and labeling
• Partner with Finance and Production on inventory audits and adjustments
• Maintain clean, accurate inventory data within the Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• Inbound Logistics (Receiving)
• Oversee all inbound shipments, receiving, inspection, and put‑away
• Ensure materials are received accurately against POs and production needs
• Coordinate inbound scheduling with vendors and internal stakeholders
• Enforce receiving documentation, inspection, and system entry discipline
• Reduce dock congestion, receiving delays, and receiving errors
• Outbound Logistics (Shipping & Fulfillment)
• Lead order fulfillment, picking, packing, staging, and shipping operations
• Ensure shipping accuracy, documentation compliance, and on‑time delivery
• Coordinate outbound logistics with Sales, Customer Service, and Carriers
• Own outbound workflow efficiency and continuous improvement
• Resolve shipment issues, mis‑picks, or delivery exceptions
• Systems, Process & Compliance
• Serve as primary owner of warehouse‑related workflows within the WMS
• Develop, document, and enforce SOPs for inventory, inbound, and outbound operations
• Train team members on systems usage, processes, and accountability standards
• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, regulatory, and company policies
• Maintain a clean, organized, and audit‑ready warehouse environment
• Lead, coach, and hold accountable warehouse team members and leads
• Set daily priorities and workload planning for inbound and outbound teams
• Establish clear expectations, metrics, and performance feedback
• Partner with Operations leadership on staffing needs, scheduling, and training
• Foster a culture of ownership, discipline, and continuous improvement

• Inventory accuracy %
• Cycle count completion & variance resolution time
• Receiving accuracy & dock‑to‑stock time
• Order fulfillment accuracy (% error‑free shipments)
• On‑time shipment rate
• Inventory adjustment frequency and root‑cause closure
• SOP compliance and audit readiness
• Safety incidents / near misses

• 5+ years of experience in warehouse, inventory, or logistics management
• Proven experience managing inventory control in a manufacturing or distribution environment
• Experience leading inbound and outbound warehouse teams
• Strong working knowledge of WMS / ERP systems
• High attention to detail with strong problem‑solving skills
• Ability to lead from the floor while maintaining systems‑level thinking
• Strong communication and cross‑functional coordination skills

• Experience in regulated, controlled, or compliance‑heavy industries
• Familiarity with cycle‑counting methodologies and inventory audits
• Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience
• Forklift and warehouse equipment knowledge
• Experience supporting fast‑growth or scaling operations
• Ownership mindset — treats inventory as a balance‑sheet asset
• Process‑driven — values discipline, documentation, and repeatability
• Operationally present — comfortable leading on the warehouse floor
• Calm under pressure — able to prioritize and problem‑solve in real time
• Accountable leader — holds self and others to high standards

This role is foundational to UA’s ability to:

• Scale production without chaos
• Protect inventory value and data integrity
• Deliver on customer commitments
• Build a warehouse operation that is audit‑ready, efficient, and resilient