Inventory Control Lead

Inventory Control LeadThe Inventory Control Lead is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, traceability, and availability of all ingredients, packaging, components and finished goods inventory within the facility. This role serves as the primary technical resource for inventory control, ensuring alignment between physical inventory and ERP records through accurate transactions, inventory validation, cycle counts, reconciliation, and traceability compliance. All of this contributing to Bakerly's mission of crafting high-quality bakery products like those enjoyed by millions of families in France.This position plays a key role in bringing Bakerly's vision to life, delivering moments of joy and connection through our products, while upholding our core values of honesty, reliability, collaboration, positivity, and excellence. The position partners with Warehouse Operations, Production, Quality, Purchasing, and Supply Planning to maintain inventory accuracy, support production continuity, and identify inventory risks before they impact operations. The Inventory Control Lead supports the Supply Chain Manager and Supply planning and purchasing lead in maintaining accuracy, traceability, and compliance for ingredient inventory and contributes to broader inventory control initiatives across the facility.Key Responsibilities and Essential FunctionsOwn inventory validation of all ingredients, packaging, components, receipts and finished goods, including quantity verification, lot and batch accuracy, expiration and shelf-life validation, material condition, and complianceEnsure ERP transactions accurately reflect physical receipts before inventory is made available for usePrevent receipt of ingredients into the system without proper validation and documentationPrevent dispatch finished Goods into the system without proper physical verificationPartner with Receiving and Quality to ensure proper material release and complianceEnsure inventory transactions (receipts, moves, and consumption) are accurate, timely, and aligned with physical inventoryValidate ingredient consumption transactions and ensure alignment with production work orders and system recordsInvestigate ingredient consumption variances and partner with Production to identify root causesMonitor and audit ERP inventory transactions to prevent discrepanciesIdentify and escalate system versus physical inventory mismatchesValidate that ingredients, packaging, components and finished goods are stored in correct locations, properly identified, and aligned with ERP recordsEnsure compliance with FIFO, FEFO, lot traceability, and inventory control standardsIdentify and address inventory issues including misplaced inventory, incorrect locations, labeling errors, and traceability gapsEscalate recurring inventory control issues and drive corrective actionsExecute cycle counts and support annual physical inventories for ingredient inventoryValidate alignment between physical inventory and ERP recordsInvestigate inventory discrepancies and perform root cause analysisReconcile inventory variances and ensure proper documentation and approvalsDrive corrective actions to improve inventory accuracy and reduce inventory adjustmentsEscalate inventory risks and material constraints to the Supply Planning teamPartner with Warehouse Operations, Production, Quality, Purchasing, and Supply Planning to support inventory accuracy and material availabilitySupport inventory-related audits, traceability exercises, and continuous improvement initiativesServe as the subject matter expert for ingredients, packaging, components and finished goods inventory processes, controls, lot traceability, and inventory transactions.Coordinate and execute cycle counts, physical inventories, reconciliations, and inventory discrepancy investigations.Assist in identifying inventory control risks, process gaps, and continuous improvement opportunities to improve inventory accuracy and compliance.Serve as a backup resource during staffing shortages, vacations, and peak operational periods.RequirementsExperience:4+ years of experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, materials management, or supply chainExperience with ERP and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)Forklift experienceAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentSkills:Strong understanding of inventory control principles, cycle counting, reconciliation, FIFO/FEFO, and lot traceabilityExcellent written and oral communication skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsProficiency in Microsoft Excel and inventory reporting toolsKnowledge of GMP, SQF, FDA, and inventory compliance requirementsStrong organizational, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skillsPreferred QualificationsAssociate's degree in supply chain, Logistics, Operations, or related field preferred.Forklift certified is a plus