Inventory Control Manager

Support compliance with the region’s hardgoods inventory policies and procedures Advance accurate and timely inventory management and reporting Coordinate with divisional and regional teams to achieve financial goals and monitor operational controls Maintain inventory cycle-count timelines and perform variance analyses and reporting Partner with, support, and guide hardgoods cycle counts at plants and branches Review and approve inventory adjustments resulting from physical-count variances against perpetual inventory records Collaborate with plant and branch personnel to determine root causes of inventory variances Support bolt‑on programs, inventory promotions, new products, and vendor/Radnor-sponsored inventory programs Assist Accounts Payable and Corporate Purchasing by investigating and resolving invoice challenges Provide branch‑based reporting on inventory turns, inactive inventory, adjustments, and other relevant metrics Help reduce Hardgoods Day Supply, slow‑moving/obsolete inventory, and inventory reserve expense Assist with training and onboarding Associates on hardgoods inventory processes Support acquisition‑related activities, including hardgoods part‑number conversion, inventory validation and verification, and opening‑balance reserve establishment Support branch closure activities Assist with wall‑to‑wall inventory counts and branch remerchandising as needed Help establish Corporate purchasing‑system settings, including freezes/guarantees and minimum/maximum stocking levels Develop and implement process changes, solutions, SOPs, and policies to reduce or eliminate inventory variances Coordinate department workflow to meet goals and milestones Respond to field inquiries related to inventory functions and departmental operations Perform other assigned duties Requirements Degree in Business, Science, or related field, or equivalent practical experience Ideally, 3 years of inventory management experience Inventory analysis experience SAP working knowledge Experience or background in bulk/gas industry analysis or analytical finance Google Office and MS Office proficiency, including Excel and Word Analytical and problem‑solving skills Process design and high attention to detail Organization and time management with competing priorities Verbal and written communication, listening, and teamwork Diplomacy and thoughtful communication when navigating challenges and building alignment Physical ability for extended sitting, occasional walking, driving, computer/phone use, and working in extreme temperatures (-10°F to 100°F+), production environments, or near machinery Commitment to working safely and fostering a safe and supportive working environment Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in inventory management, including cycle counting, variance analysis, and reporting, while effectively collaborating with cross‑functional teams to achieve financial goals. Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office tools, with strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills to enhance operational efficiency. Highest‑signal resume keywords Inventory Management Experience SAP Working Knowledge Inventory Analysis Experience Analytical And Problem‑Solving Skills Process Design And High Attention To Detail Hard Skills Inventory Management Variance Analysis Cycle Counting Process Design Inventory Reporting Analytical Finance Inventory Validation Hardgoods Inventory Processes Financial Goal Monitoring SOP Development Soft Skills Verbal And Written Communication Teamwork Organization And Time Management Diplomacy Attention To Detail Industry Keywords Hardgoods Inventory Policies Bulk/Gas Industry Analysis Operational Controls Inventory Promotions Vendor Programs Branch Closure Activities Acquisition-Related Activities Inventory Reserve Expense Inactive Inventory Inventory Turns Tools & Technologies SAP Google Office MS Office Excel Word #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor