What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager Inventory Control position at Acushnet Company?
Job Description
WE ARE A PRODUCT COMPANY.
We Are a Process Company.
ABOVE ALL, WE ARE A PEOPLE COMPANY.
The history of the Acushnet Company is tightly woven into the fabric of golf. From the start, we’ve been committed to enriching the experience of dedicated golfers through superior product performance, technological innovation, unmatched quality, and exceptional service. We are more than a collection of leading golf brands and products. We are a team united in our passion for the game. We are bridge builders who embrace our responsibility to leave our brands, businesses, communities, and the game of golf in a better position than when we started.
Together we live by the credo, “Autograph your work with excellence.” We earn our position as unrivaled leaders in every category in which we compete, striving for excellence in all that we do – from the performance and consistency of our products to our engagement with golfers and trade partners, to our commitment to creating a workplace built on diversity, inclusion, belonging and respect.
Job Title: Manager Inventory Control
Salary Range: $91,000 - $116,000 annually, plus bonus eligibility
Summary: The Inventory Control Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of inventory control operations, including inbound freight coordination, receiving, put-away, storage strategies, inventory accuracy, and value-added services. This role ensures efficient warehouse operations, maintains inventory integrity, and manages 3PL partnerships while driving process improvements and compliance with company policies.
Responsibilities:
Candidates meeting the qualifications listed above are invited to submit their resume along with salary requirements via the apply button for this job at: https://employment.acushnetgolf.com/ and must submit a resume in "MS Word Form ONLY" in order to be considered.
WE ARE A PRODUCT COMPANY.
We Are a Process Company.
ABOVE ALL, WE ARE A PEOPLE COMPANY.
The history of the Acushnet Company is tightly woven into the fabric of golf. From the start, we’ve been committed to enriching the experience of dedicated golfers through superior product performance, technological innovation, unmatched quality, and exceptional service. We are more than a collection of leading golf brands and products. We are a team united in our passion for the game. We are bridge builders who embrace our responsibility to leave our brands, businesses, communities, and the game of golf in a better position than when we started.
Together we live by the credo, “Autograph your work with excellence.” We earn our position as unrivaled leaders in every category in which we compete, striving for excellence in all that we do – from the performance and consistency of our products to our engagement with golfers and trade partners, to our commitment to creating a workplace built on diversity, inclusion, belonging and respect.
Job Title: Manager Inventory Control
Salary Range: $91,000 - $116,000 annually, plus bonus eligibility
Summary: The Inventory Control Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of inventory control operations, including inbound freight coordination, receiving, put-away, storage strategies, inventory accuracy, and value-added services. This role ensures efficient warehouse operations, maintains inventory integrity, and manages 3PL partnerships while driving process improvements and compliance with company policies.
Responsibilities:
- Effectively manage the daily operations of the Inventory Control department, including all transactions, business process flow, and sequencing and enhancements in support of all business objectives.
- Provide leadership to department team leads, lead associates, and area coordinators. Set performance goals, measure actual performance, provide regular, periodic feedback, and hold subordinate leaders accountable for performance.
- Coach/train subordinate leaders on new/revised processes/systems and ensure performance standards are set and obtained after training period is complete.
- Develop leaders for positions of increased responsibility as appropriate.
- Manage ticketing, GOH (Garment on Hanger) conversion, UOM (Unit of Measure) conversion, and internal transfers.
- Oversee kit inventory assembly and ensure readiness for fulfillment. Monitor movement of custom and personalized orders for Direct To Consumer channel orders. Ensure SLA compliance for custom order processing timeline.
- Manage container and trailer unloading, put-away preparation, and put-away execution. Manage service level agreements (SLA) related to dock-to-stock timelines.
- Review and maintain refined warehouse layout producing increased inventory utilization, enhanced safety and ergonomic procedures, and manpower efficiency improvements.
- Manage design, testing, and business process improvements related to inventory system modules. This includes on-going WMS/Host release upgrade testing and support, enhancements, patch testing, and policy execution.
- Oversee cycle counting, physical inventory, and WMS/Host system reconciliation processes.
- Manage inventory adjustments and review variance reports. Provide regular inventory accuracy and SLA performance reporting.
- Ensure all associates are adequately trained in department safety requirements and that subordinate leaders are actively working to reduce safety risk in daily operations.
- Coordinate with corporate, facility, and other DC department resources in implementing safety and housekeeping programs/policies needed to ensure a safe working environment.
- Coordinate with Brand/Product Group teams to review and disposition SLOB (Slow Moving and Obsolete Inventory). Manage inventory destruction and scrap actions, including freight coordination, inventory write-offs.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Five years' experience in inventory control or distribution operations. A minimum of 2 years of leadership experience.
- Strong knowledge of Manhattan WMS or similar warehouse management systems required; SAP system experience preferred.
- Experience with 3PL coordination, slotting strategies, and inventory reconciliation. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Strong leadership and communication abilities. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
Candidates meeting the qualifications listed above are invited to submit their resume along with salary requirements via the apply button for this job at: https://employment.acushnetgolf.com/ and must submit a resume in "MS Word Form ONLY" in order to be considered.
Salary : $91,000 - $116,000
