Inventory Control Manager

The client operates in the industrial plastics industry, supplying specialized piping systems, valves, fittings, and fabricated components that support critical manufacturing and infrastructure needs. With a focus on product quality, reliable service, and operational excellence, the client offers an opportunity to help keep materials moving efficiently and ensure customers receive the products they need.In this role, you'll take ownership of inventory accuracy, material flow, and reporting across warehouse, distribution, and production operations. You'll oversee cycle counts, investigate discrepancies, optimize stock levels and storage locations, and maintain accurate records for raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods. Success means improving inventory visibility, reducing waste and costly errors, and ensuring materials are available to meet production schedules and customer demand.You'll work in a manufacturing and distribution setting in Lawrence, Massachusetts, with no travel required. The role combines hands-on inventory oversight with data analysis, process improvement, and cross-functional coordination. Familiarity with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Epicor, or similar systems, along with Excel reporting tools such as pivot tables and VLOOKUPs, will be valuable. You'll also supervise and develop one Inventory Control Specialist while partnering with Production, Purchasing, Logistics, Finance, Quality, and Customer Service.Lawrence offers access to the greater Merrimack Valley, with convenient connections to the Boston metropolitan area and southern New Hampshire. The region provides a mix of urban amenities, outdoor recreation, historic communities, and varied dining options. For candidates looking to build their careers in manufacturing and supply chain operations while remaining connected to a larger New England employment market, this location offers a practical base. Job 59415