Inventory Control Manager

Fresh Del Monte

Inventory Control Manager responsible for developing CPG inventory control procedures across 20-25 locations with strong cross-functional partnership. Driving continuous improvement of inventory accuracy and management.

Posted 5/30/2026full-timePittsburgh • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Developing, implementing, and sustaining enterprise cycle count and inventory control procedures across a multi-site Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) network
Owning cycle count governance, standards, training, and performance management for a portfolio of approximately 20-25 locations including ambient and cold storage distribution facilities, manufacturing plants, and co-manufacturing partner sites
Driving inventory record accuracy, shrink reduction, root-cause elimination, and continuous improvement through data-driven controls, strong cross-functional partnership, and disciplined execution
Supporting multiple inventory types and locations, including raw materials, packaging, WIP (as applicable), finished goods, ingredients, MRO/indirect, and hold/quarantine areas
Partnering with Operations, Plant/Distribution Leadership, Quality, Finance/Cost Accounting, Supply Chain Planning, Procurement, Customer Service, and IT to ensure compliant inventory processes and accurate financial reporting
Leading a small team of inventory analysts and providing functional leadership to site inventory control resources
Designing and governing the cycle count program: Define enterprise standards for count frequency, ABC/velocity segmentation, tolerances, triggers, recount rules, and adjustment approval workflows
Standardizing inventory control procedures: Partner with Sites and Internal Audit to establish and maintain SOPs for receiving, put away, replenishment, picking, production/backflush (where applicable), returns, holds, rework, transfers, and inventory adjustments across ambient and temperature-controlled environments
Driving inventory record accuracy: Set targets, publish scorecards, and lead corrective actions to improve location accuracy, lot/date accuracy, and quantity accuracy
Planning and executing cycle counts: Develop count schedules and operational playbooks that minimize service disruption while ensuring counting discipline and completeness
Leading investigations for variances, negative inventory, aging/obsolete stock, and shrink; partner with operations to implement sustainable fixes (process, training, system, layout, labeling, slotting)
Ensuring cycle counting and adjustments support SOX/internal control expectations, audit readiness, and accurate period-end reporting; coordinate and support internal/external audits
Defining inventory reporting and cycle count expectations for co-manufacturing sites; reviewing partner submissions, reconciling discrepancies, and driving adherence to agreed controls
Partnering with IT to configure and maintain WMS/ERP count programs, reason codes, transaction controls, and reporting; validating master data (UOM, pack, lot attributes, shelf-life rules, location types)
Developing training materials and certifying site resources on inventory transactions, scanning discipline, lot/date management, and count execution; coaching leaders on inventory control best practices
Monitoring and reporting key metrics (e.g., accuracy, adjustment dollars, shrink, recount rate, count compliance, negative inventory, inventory aging, accuracy by SKU/location/zone) and leading monthly business reviews
Identifying and implementing process improvements using Lean/Six Sigma tools; lead pilots and scale successful practices across the network

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
7+ years of inventory control experience in CPG, food & beverage, manufacturing, warehousing/distribution, or similarly complex environments; including ownership of cycle count programs
Experience supporting multi-site operations (DCs and/or plants) with demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority
Strong working knowledge of inventory transactions and controls within WMS and ERP environments (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Manhattan, Blue Yonder, SAP EWM, etc.)
Proven ability to analyze inventory variance data, quantify financial impact, and drive root-cause elimination
Demonstrated knowledge of lot/date control, traceability, and quality hold/release processes
Proficiency in Excel and reporting/BI tools; ability to build dashboards and communicate performance clearly to leadership
Experience in temperature-controlled logistics (refrigerated/frozen) and/or food manufacturing with GMP/HACCP requirements
Experience managing inventory control teams and leading change management across multiple sites
Lean/Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher) or equivalent continuous improvement experience
Experience with cycle counting optimization methods (ABC/XYZ, statistical sampling, tolerance design, segmentation by velocity/criticality)
Experience with SOX/internal controls, audit support, and formal SOP documentation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) with company match
Employer-paid life & disability insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
7 Company Paid Holidays
24/7 Telemedicine & Employee Assistance Program
Optional voluntary benefits (legal, accident, identity protection)

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Hard Skills & Tools

inventory controlcycle count governancedata-driven controlsinventory transactionsWMSERPExcelreportingLeanSix Sigma

Soft Skills

cross-functional partnershipleadershipcommunicationinfluencing without authoritycoachingproblem-solvinganalytical skillschange managementtrainingperformance management

Certifications

Lean/Six Sigma Green BeltLean/Six Sigma certification