Manager, Inventory Control

Manager, Inventory Control

Hybrid- Gurnee, Illinois

Who We Are:

PurposeBuilt Brands, rooted in a legacy dating back to Weiman, stands as a pioneer in crafting top-tier products for specialty surfaces. Our beloved brands, including Weiman, Goo Gone, Green Gobbler, Biokleen, Gonzo, Magic, Wright's, Stone Care International, Urnex, Five Star, and Micro-Scientific, are preferred choices among consumers and seasoned professionals alike.

At PBB, we seek to hire employees who bring a level of engagement, drive, and performance that pushes business forward. We work together and are motivated by positive results, while continuously thriving in a scrappy environment. We believe our greatest assets are the talented and passionate employees who are motivated by our purposeful work. Our company may be 60 years old, but the real growth is just getting started.

The Role:

The Inventory Control Manager is responsible for overseeing all inventory management activities to ensure optimal stock levels, accuracy, and efficiency. This role plays a critical part in reducing inventory discrepancies, optimizing working capital, and driving process improvements within the supply chain. The Inventory Control Manager will lead and develop the Inventory Control Coordinator, Inventory Control Cycle Counter, and Inventory Specialist, providing strategic direction and ensuring alignment with company goals. This position collaborates with Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, and Warehouse teams to implement best practices and enhance inventory accuracy and efficiency.

What You Will Do:

• Directly manage the Inventory Control Coordinator, Inventory Control Cycle Counter, and Inventory Specialist, providing coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations.
• Foster a collaborative team environment, promoting professional growth and cross-functional communication.
• Set clear objectives and monitor the team's performance against key metrics.
• Ensure proper training and development of direct reports to improve skills and overall effectiveness.
• Lead and oversee inventory control processes to maintain high accuracy levels across all warehouses and distribution centers.
• Manage and support the Cycle Counter in executing the Cycle Count Program and reporting discrepancies.
• Collaborate with the Inventory Control Coordinator and Inventory Specialist to investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, ensuring timely and accurate reconciliation.
• Enforce regular physical inventory audits and collaborate with Finance on reconciliation activities.
• Identify inefficiencies in inventory processes and implement improvements to enhance accuracy and reduce waste.
• Leverage ERP and WMS systems (e.g., Syspro) to streamline and automate inventory control processes.
• Partner with the Inventory Specialist to identify and resolve issues related to negative on-hand inventory and support supplier and 3PL reconciliations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Partner with Supply Planning, Demand Planning, and Operations teams to align inventory levels with business needs.
• Support Finance with inventory valuation, reconciliation, and reporting for month-end and year-end close.
• Act as the key liaison between warehouse operations, corporate teams, and the direct report group to ensure alignment on inventory-related issues.
• Oversee and maintain inventory tracking systems, ensuring accurate and timely data entry.
• Develop and monitor inventory KPIs (e.g., inventory turns, accuracy rates, shrinkage) to drive performance improvements.
• Ensure direct reports provide consistent and accurate inventory reports, highlighting discrepancies and trends.
• Ensure adherence to inventory management policies, regulatory requirements, and company standards.
• Oversee proper documentation and controls to support audits and compliance initiatives.
• Manage inventory disposition strategies, including slow-moving and obsolete inventory management

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in inventory management, supply chain, or warehouse operations.
• Proven leadership experience managing a team in inventory control or warehouse operations.
• Strong proficiency in ERP/WMS systems (e.g., Syspro, SAP, Oracle).
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI or other analytics tools is a plus.
• Experience with inventory reporting, reconciliation, and analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities across cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team while driving process improvements.
• High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.

Compensation Range:

$92,600 - $161,700

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by job related skills, experience, location, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specifics for each salary range.

Benefits:

PBB offers a wide range of benefits because we understand no two employees are the same. We want our employees to feel empowered to set their day up for success, whether that's in the office or remote.

What We Offer:

Flexible work options (fully remote, hybrid, onsite)

Generous paid time off

Competitive salaries and bonus incentives

401K company match

Competitive medical, dental, & vision insurance

Pet insurance

Annual fitness stipend

Unmatched employee discount on all products

Summer Hours

LinkedIn learning membership

PurposeBuilt Brands is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.