Manager, Inventory Control

Purpose The Manager, Inventory Control is responsible for overseeing inventory accuracy, warehouse control processes, and continuous improvement initiatives across the Indianapolis Distribution Center. This role ensures proper inventory management, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency while leading teams responsible for inventory control, cycle counting, and distribution activities. Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct and evaluate current and future organizational processes of the Inventory Control functions. Key Responsibilities Manage Inventory Control teams, processes, procedures and KPIs. Monitor and analyze warehouse performance metrics, including order accuracy and on‑time delivery. Responsible for management and execution of inter‑facility inventory transfers, including management of drivers and rental fleet. Accountability for management of multi‑facility, multi‑shift people and processes. Develop and maintain inventory roll‑forward, partnering with upstream business process owners to ensure accuracy of projected inbound and outbound volumes. Collaborate with internal and external counterparts and stakeholders to identify and address operational breakdowns and improvement opportunities. Develop and maintain inventory control cycle count processes, procedures and reporting. Responsible for management of SKU profiling processes. Provide consultative services to other department managers in the resolution and investigation of inventory‑related questions and concerns. Project management of small scale distribution projects. Develop and maintain key analytical tools to support daily IC operations and other distribution related functions. Accountable for IC budget and expenses. Lead and develop inventory control personnel. Establish departmental goals and performance metrics. Provide coaching, training, and performance management. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction. Ensure the leadership framework mindset is cultivated within the operation. Promote a safe work environment and support safety initiatives. Key Relationships Distribution management and stakeholders Finance IC Demand Planning Manufacturing Order Fulfillment IT Other internal and external stakeholders Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Working knowledge of distribution and manufacturing systems and processes Strong analytical skillset Able to coordinate the work of several department units within a division of the company to meet higher goals Able to define project objectives and outline steps required to complete project and offer alternative solutions Ability to manage people Considerable judgment skills when working independently to meet objectives Proficiency in Excel, Access, and other data analytics software Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree and/or 3-5 years of management experience in a distribution environment with considerable experience in managing inventory levels and analysis Strong knowledge of inventory management principles and warehouse operations. Benefits Adidas offers robust and progressive medical, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, adoption, with surrogate and fertility support, short and long‑term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee‑paid coverage. Employees are able to enroll in Adidas' 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. Full‑time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous leave policies including 14 weeks of paid parental leave. Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years. Location The working location of this position is Indianapolis, IN. Language We require English as the working language. #J-18808-Ljbffr