Inventory Control Manager

Freudenberg

Lebanon, Indiana

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Policies, Cross-Functional, Diversity, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), English Language, Forecasting, Inventory Cycle Counts, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Inventory Reports, Leadership, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing Management, Mobile Devices, Multilingual, Operations, Operations Management, Oracle, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Physical Inventory, Problem Solving Skills, Process Flow, Process Improvement, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulatory Requirements, Reporting Skills, SAP, Spanish Language, Staff Training, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Team Building, Training/Teaching, Warehousing

LOCATION

Lebanon, Indiana

POSTED

2 days ago

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Responsibilities:

Manage and oversee inventory valued at $10M–$20M, ensuring accurate inventory records, system integrity, and effective control processes.
Lead daily inventory control operations, establishing performance metrics, monitoring KPIs, and driving inventory accuracy across the organization.
Supervise, coach, and develop inventory control staff, providing training, performance management, and ongoing support to achieve departmental goals.
Analyze inventory performance, aging stock, and discrepancies to optimize inventory levels, improve forecasting, and reduce excess or obsolete inventory.
Maintain alignment between physical inventory and system records through cycle counts, audits, reconciliations, and effective inventory control practices.
Oversee inventory-related process flows, including production, returns, handheld scanning systems, and QR code tracking to ensure operational efficiency.
Ensure compliance with company policies, audit requirements, and regulatory standards while leading continuous improvement initiatives to enhance inventory accuracy and productivity.
Partner with procurement, logistics, and cross-functional stakeholders to resolve inventory issues, support supply chain initiatives, manage escalations, and provide reporting on inventory performance, risks, and opportunities.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field.
5+ years of manufacturing management experience.
Strong knowledge of inventory control, forecasting, and warehouse operations.
Experience with ERP/inventory management systems (SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.
Proven leadership, team development, and communication abilities.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement mindset.
Fluent in English; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

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The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Freudenberg Residential Filtration Technologies Inc.

About the Company

Freudenberg

Freudenberg – ein globales Technologieunternehmen mit rund 48.000 Mitarbeitenden in rund 60 Ländern und einem Umsatz von mehr als 8,8 Milliarden Euro im Jahr 2020. Hauptsitz der Unternehmensgruppe ist Weinheim, inmitten der Metropolregion Rhein-Neckar. Soweit die Zahlen und Fakten. Doch was treibt uns an? Es ist der Exzellenzanspruch, mit dem wir unsere Kunden voranbringen. Die Branchenvielfalt, die immer neue Anwendungen ermöglicht. Die Innovationskraft, die auf unserer langjährigen Material-, System- und Technologiekompetenz basiert und von vielfältigen Teams inspiriert wird. Die Werte, die uns seit rund 170 Jahren leiten. Und der feste Wille, Verantwortung für Umwelt und Gesellschaft zu übernehmen. All das macht uns aus.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Medical Devices and Supplies

WEBSITE

https://www.freudenberg.com/careers