Inventory Control Manager

Job description

Inventory Control Manager Location: Norcross Working hours: DEUTZ is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of innovative drive systems. Its core competences are the development, production, distribution and servicing of diesel, gas and electric drivetrains for professional applications that is used in construction equipment, agricultural machinery, material handling equipment, stationary equipment, commercial vehicles, rail vehicles and other applications. Job Summary Job Code: ICMan Job Title: Inventory Control Manager FLSA Status: Exempt Reports to: Director, Supply Chain Management Position Summary The Inventory Control Manager oversees the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of inventory operations across a network of manufacturing, distribution, and warehouse facilities. This role manages the lifecycle of inventory, including spare parts, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods, ensuring that materials are accounted for, processes are standardized, and data reporting is timely and precise. Supporting more than a dozen locations, the Inventory Control Manager champions best practices in inventory control, documentation, and performance analysis to strengthen operational excellence and financial reliability. The Inventory Control Manager takes ownership of planning, steering, and ensuring successful execution of physical inventory events at multiple DCA locations, in accordance with Financial and Audit compliance. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Develop, implement, and enforce standardized inventory control policies and procedures across all manufacturing, distribution, and warehouse sites. • Manage and maintain accurate inventory data within SAP, ensuring all transactions, adjustments, and material movements are properly recorded and validated. • Manage inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, and reconciliation of system inventory to physical inventory. • Oversee reporting of inventory values, transactions, accuracy metrics, and key performance indicators to ensure data integrity and leadership visibility. • Support production and warehouse operations by maintaining effective controls for raw materials, spare parts, WIP, and finished goods. • Analyze inventory data to identify trends, discrepancies, root causes, and opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction. • Partner with operations, supply chain, finance, and site leadership to align inventory valuation, reconciliation, and compliance activities. • Lead training and continuous improvement initiatives that drive accountability, standardization, and process alignment across more than a dozen locations. • Ensure inventory processes are documented, current, aligned across sites, and effective in supporting operational and financial objectives. • Collaborate with IT and ERP support teams to improve SAP inventory control functionality, transaction discipline, and reporting capabilities. • Provide executive management with accurate and timely inventory summaries, variance analysis, and performance reporting Other Qualifications • Advanced Microsoft Excel and data reporting skills, including experience building inventory reports, dashboards, and analyses. • Demonstrated success managing multi-site inventory operations and standardizing processes across multiple locations. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities with a high level of attention to detail. • Effective communication and leadership skills with the ability to work cross-functionally with operations, warehouse, finance, and supply chain teams. • Solid understanding of inventory accounting concepts, including valuation, reconciliation, and transaction accuracy. Supervisory Responsibility Individual Contributor Travel Requirements Anticipated domestic and international travel is approximately 0- 40% depending on business needs. Minimum Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. • Minimum 5–7 years of experience in inventory control, supply chain, or operations within manufacturing, distribution, or warehouse environments. • Strong hands-on experience with SAP or other ERP/MRP systems; SAP proficiency strongly preferred. Preferred Requirements • APICS CPIM, CSCP, or similar supply chain certification. • Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies. • Background in high-volume manufacturing and distribution networks. Physical Requirements • An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. • Employee must be able to regularly lift 15 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. EEO Statement DEUTZ is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, DEUTZ also has a strong corporate commitment to inclusion.