Inventory Control Manager

Inventory Control Manager (Open) Location: Rancho Cordova, CA (Regional Office) - Cust. installations Pay: $85,000 - $105,000 plus bonus and car allowance. Benefits Comprehensive family benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability insurance. Paid child birth/parental leave up to 14 weeks. 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Tuition assistance, discounted college tuition for dependents. Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and bereavement leave. Employee Assistance Program. Job Duties Partner with the region in developing and implementing inventory strategy including stocking levels and branding. Develop process changes and proactive adjustments to minimize and navigate inventory variances, including new SOPs. Empower, nurture and guide Inventory Control Specialists. Work with branches on bolt‑on programs, new product or vendor‑sponsored inventory programs. Improve Hardgoods Day Supply, slow‑moving/obsolete inventory stock and inventory reserve expense. Provide branch‑based reporting to measure inventory turns, inactive inventory, adjustments and other metrics. Support branches to ensure inventory levels are properly managed, accurate and compliant with Airgas Operating Standards. Coordinate hardgoods cycle counts at plants and branches. Review and approve inventory adjustments based on physical count variances; collaborate with plant and branch personnel to identify root causes. Support Accounts Payable and Corporate Purchasing in resolving invoice issues. Support the Field in establishing appropriate levels and set‑up for corporate purchasing systems, freeze/guarantees, min/max stocking levels and automated inventory management systems. Collaborate in validating and verifying inventories related to acquisitions. Commit to working safely and addressing unsafe conditions. Respond to field inquiries related to above functions and other departmental operations. Frequent regional travel and occasional overnight travel may be required. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Science or related field required (or up to 4 years of related experience). At least 3 years of inventory management experience. Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills. Demonstrated ability to design, recommend and implement detailed practices, processes and procedures. Exceptional organization and time‑management skills; ability to handle multiple demands. Diplomatic handling of difficult situations in a professional manner. Valid U.S. employment authorization; no visa sponsorship required. Preferred Qualifications Prior inventory analysis experience. Experience in the welding industry in an inventory or analytical role. Proficiency in Google Office suite, Power BI. Working knowledge of SAP and Business Warehouse (BW). Equal Employment Opportunity Information We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company, is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to those with disabilities so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr