Inventory Manager

Inventory Manager- $90,000-100K

Job Description

The Inventory Manager oversees warehouse operations to ensure accurate inventory control and efficient, cost-effective distribution. This role manages warehouse staff, tracks shipments, analyzes demand trends, optimizes warehouse layouts, and uses inventory software to maintain precise records that support a high-volume distribution environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage warehouse staff to ensure smooth daily operations and adherence to safety and productivity standards.
• Track incoming and outgoing shipments to ensure timely, accurate receipt and delivery of goods.
• Analyze demand trends to maintain optimal inventory levels and support supply chain and logistics planning.
• Optimize warehouse layouts to improve storage utilization, material flow, and picking efficiency.
• Use inventory management software and computer systems to maintain accurate, real-time inventory records.
• Perform and oversee regular inventory counts and cycle counts to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Safely operate industrial trucks, including sit-down and stand-up forklifts and reach trucks, to load, unload, transport, and stack goods as needed.
• Conduct and enforce safety checks on forklifts and other material-handling equipment before use.
• Prepare and oversee the preparation of orders for shipping, ensuring correct quantities, labeling, and documentation.
• Coordinate warehouse inventory activities in a 3PL warehouse environment supporting data center operations.
• Ensure proper data entry and documentation for inventory movements, shipments, and receipts.
• Collaborate with logistics and supply chain teams to improve processes, reduce costs, and enhance service levels.
• Maintain a clean, organized warehouse environment that supports efficient and safe operations.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in inventory management and inventory control within a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Hands-on experience in a 3PL warehouse environment, preferably supporting data center operations or similar high-demand settings.
• Ability to safely operate industrial trucks, including sit-down and stand-up forklifts and reach trucks.
• Strong understanding of warehouse inventory processes, including receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping.
• Proficiency with inventory management software and strong general computer skills.
• Experience with logistics management and supply chain coordination.
• Ability to manage and coordinate warehouse staff to meet operational goals.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and recordkeeping.
• Commitment to safety practices, including conducting and following equipment safety checks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Comfort working in a high-volume distribution or 3PL environment.
• Ability to pass a forklift and reach truck driving test within the first few days of employment.
• Strong analytical skills for reviewing demand trends and optimizing warehouse layouts.
• Effective communication skills to coordinate with internal teams and warehouse staff.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate documentation.

Why Work Here?

Join a growing distribution operation that is significantly expanding its headcount, offering strong opportunities for career growth and internal promotion. You will work in a modern, well-organized facility that values efficiency, safety, and continuous improvement. The organization supports advancement from within, providing a clear path to develop your skills and take on greater responsibility as the operation grows.

Work Environment

Work takes place in a clean, brand-new distribution center designed for efficient warehouse and inventory operations. The facility operates multiple shifts, including weekday and weekend schedules, with structured shift differentials for non-daytime hours. Team members work with industrial trucks such as sit-down and stand-up forklifts and reach trucks, along with inventory management software and standard computer systems. The environment emphasizes safety, organization, and cleanliness, supporting both high productivity and comfortable day-to-day operations.

This is a Permanent position based out of Lockbourne, OH.

The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

good benefits - medical, dental, vision

This is a fully onsite position in Lockbourne,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 22, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.