Assurant

Director, Inventory Control

Assurant

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: LewisvilleTennesseeTexasUnited States

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Salary

💰 $122,400 - $204,400 per year

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About the role

  • Oversee all inventory operations across multiple Assurant DCC facilities
  • Ensure optimal inventory levels, accuracy, and process efficiency to support production, distribution, and financial performance
  • Develop and execute inventory control strategies across all DCC Operations
  • Lead inventory planning, forecasting, and scheduling in partnership with site and functional leaders
  • Design, implement, and maintain systems for inventory tracking, auditing, and reporting
  • Establish and monitor KPIs to ensure accuracy, operational efficiency, and compliance
  • Oversee physical counts, cycle counts, reconciliation, and discrepancy resolution
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize inventory processes, systems, and workflows
  • Support automation, digital transformation, and system enhancements within inventory operations
  • Hire, develop, evaluate, and coach team members; take disciplinary action when appropriate
  • Define clear performance standards and ensure consistent evaluation across the team
  • Build and maintain an effective organizational structure with proper staffing, role clarity, workflow design, and communication systems
  • Set short ‑ and long ‑ term goals for inventory operations; develop and execute plans aligned with broader business objectives
  • Develop and manage the department’s operating budget
  • Establish and maintain document controls to ensure inventory accuracy and regulatory compliance
  • Prepare and present regular reports, metrics, and analyses; initiate corrective actions when needed
  • Serve as a liaison with internal business partners to integrate inventory operations into the company’s overall fulfillment strategy
  • Stay current with industry developments, inventory best practices, and emerging technologies

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field
  • 7+ years of inventory management experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role
  • Experience in high ‑ volume or fast ‑ paced environments
  • Strong working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, WIP & Planning; Oracle experience preferred
  • Demonstrated success leading inventory control operations at both strategic and tactical levels
  • Strong analytical skills and proficiency with ERP, inventory software, and reporting tools
  • Proven ability to lead cross ‑ functional teams and manage complex projects
  • Excellent communication, decision ‑ making, and problem ‑ solving skills
  • Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or logistics environments preferred
  • Understanding of BOM structures and WIP control systems
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) plans
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
inventory managementinventory control strategiesinventory planningforecastingschedulinginventory trackingauditingreportingKPI monitoringbudget management
Soft Skills
leadershipcoachingcommunicationdecision-makingproblem-solvinganalytical skillsorganizational skillsteam managementperformance evaluationcontinuous improvement
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain ManagementBachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Business