
Director, Inventory Control
Assurant
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Lewisville • Tennessee • Texas • United States
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Salary
💰 $122,400 - $204,400 per year
Job Level
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
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
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