Inventory Control Manager

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.Job SummaryFlex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.Job Summary:To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add an Inventory Control Manager 2 to our team.Reporting to the appropriate Supply Chain or Materials leadership team, the Inventory Control Manager 2 will be responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy, accountability, and control across the site. This role partners closely with customers, planning, purchasing, warehouse operations, and business unit leaders to optimize inventory performance, reduce excess and obsolete material, and drive continuous improvement of inventory management processes. The ideal candidate will leverage strong analytical, leadership, and operational expertise to ensure inventory integrity while supporting business objectives and customer satisfaction.What a Typical Day Looks Like:Lead inventory control activities to ensure accurate inventory records, cycle count compliance, and successful physical inventory execution.Collaborate with customers, purchasing, planning, project management, warehouse operations, and business units to manage inventory performance and meet customer expectations.Analyze inventory and materials data from MRP systems to identify trends, discrepancies, risks, and improvement opportunities.Manage excess and obsolete inventory disposition activities, including customer negotiations, inventory reduction initiatives, and material sales coordination.Develop, implement, and enhance inventory control processes, policies, procedures, and performance metrics to improve operational efficiency and inventory accuracy.The Experience We're Looking to Add to the Team:Strong inventory control, materials management, supply chain, and analytical problem-solving skills.Experience leading inventory accuracy initiatives, cycle count programs, physical inventories, and inventory reconciliation activities.Advanced knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and inventory management best practices.Ability to analyze data, develop meaningful metrics, and drive process improvements across inventory operations.Strong communication, customer relationship management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.Ability to interpret business requirements, customer agreements, operational procedures, and inventory data to support decision-making.Demonstrated leadership skills with experience coaching, mentoring, and managing teams.Typically requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of materials, inventory control, supply chain, or related experience.RA28What you'll receive for the great work you provide:Full range of medical, dental, and vision plansLife InsuranceShort-term and Long-term DisabilityMatching 401(k) ContributionsVacation and Paid Sick TimeTuition ReimbursementJob CategoryGlobal Procurement & Supply ChainIs Sponsorship Available?NoFlex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email View email address on click.appcast.io and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).SummaryLocation: USA, SC, ColumbiaType: Full time