Inventory Control Manager

Job Title: Inventory Control Manager

Drive Operational Excellence Across America’s Largest Furniture Manufacturer

Ashley Furniture Industries, a global leader in furniture manufacturing, is seeking a highly strategic and experienced Corporate Inventory Manager to lead our inventory control, product costing, and operational performance efforts across all divisions.

This senior-level role offers a unique opportunity to influence profitability, streamline systems, and lead cross-functional teams that drive real change. You’ll work closely with executives, operations, and finance teams to establish best-in-class inventory and costing processes that support Ashley’s continued growth.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the development of cost analysis, product pricing systems, and corporate inventory control strategies across multiple manufacturing locations
• Manage and mentor a team of 4–6 professionals while coordinating cross-functional improvement teams focused on cost reduction, process optimization, and margin improvement
• Develop and enforce policies to ensure compliance in inventory controls, product costing, labor reporting, and sales/cost of sales processes
• Conduct internal operational audits and maintain accountability across all divisions
• Partner with senior leadership, engineering, design, and operations to align business goals with financial and inventory strategies
• Provide data-driven insights and operational reporting to drive key business decisions
• Direct internal negotiations related to inventory and costing, and collaborate on pricing with sales and design teams

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
• 8 years of progressive leadership experience in inventory control within a large, multi-division manufacturing environment
• Expert knowledge in product costing, bills of materials, inventory systems, labor routing, and overhead application
• Proven success leading cost reduction and process improvement initiatives
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP/inventory control systems
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-performance culture

Why Ashley?

We’re not just building furniture—we’re building a better workplace. Join a company that believes in investing in its people and prioritizing health, performance, and personal growth.

Apply Today and Be the Driving Force Behind a Healthier Ashley Workforce!

Who We Are

At Ashley, we’re more than a business…we’re family. As the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, we know what it takes to build incredible furniture and future leaders. We’re problem solvers with the grit to persevere during challenging times and innovators who won't coast when times are good. We create solutions, not excuses. And never settle for the status quo. It’s the reason we’re always searching for better ways to deliver an exceptional customer experience. That's why Ashley Furniture is #1 in our industry.

Ready to grow? You’ve come to the right place. Ashley Furniture has a “Growth Mindset”, and once you join our team, you’ll learn from the best in the business.

Apply today and find your home at Ashley!

Benefits We Offer

Health, Dental, Vision, and Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off

Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings

Professional Development Opportunities

Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical Tourism

Telehealth

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Life Insurance

Our Core Values

Honesty & Integrity

• Without hesitation, uses candor and is direct in communication
• Is tough-minded in working in and meeting the demands of reality
• Always tells the truth and follows through on commitments

Passion, Drive, Discipline

• Enjoys working hard and pursues work with energy, drive and willpower to finish
• Is disciplined in developing consistency into work processes
• Is focused and relentless in achieving goals

Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence

• Fights to take costs and waste out of the system
• Seeks to understand "why" something works the way it does, and through study and improvement determines how to better all processes and systems
• Strives for more in all areas of work by developing measurements, setting goals and then working on ways to exceed goals through problem solving methods that look beyond the obvious

Dirty Fingernail

• ​Does not rely on reports to run the business, but rather goes to the work that is being done and sees if the work is being done right for him/herself
• Has an insatiable curiosity and takes a "Go and See" approach to understand the current state of the business and the competitive realities
• Takes a hands-on approach to tackle problems and demonstrates critical thinking through use of effective questioning…asking the 5 "Whys"

Growth Focused

• Understands the customer’s needs and wants, then challenges current ways of doing business that inhibits growth and organizes work to meet those needs
• Is competitive by studying the competition and is aggressive in looking for ways to beat them
• Strives to be the BEST by improving quality of processes, reducing costs, doing more business, being profitable, and growing the business​

We are an equal opportunity employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. Principals only