Inventory Control Manager

LVMH Beauty's activities benefit from exceptional dynamism that relies on both the longevity and development of key lines, and on the boldness of new creations. All are driven by the same values: a quest for excellence, creativity, innovation, and perfect mastery of their image. The brands cultivate what makes them unique and are guaranteed to make them stand out in a highly competitive global market. The success of the LVMH Beauty Division depends on finding the right balance between major historic Houses, such as Parfums Christian Dior, Parfums Givenchy, Acqua di Parma, Guerlain, and newer brands with strong potential like Kenzo Parfums, Fresh, and Make Up For Ever. LVMH Beauty invites you today to join its North America teams. LVMH Beauty is part of the LVMH Group.

LVMH Beauty is seeking a highly motivated and customer-focused individual with positive leadership skills and supply chain acumen for our Inventory Control Manager position. In this role you will guide the team with data driven solutions that streamline processes and support our continued growth. The Inventory Control Manager will have a team of Hourly and Salaried employees who work on both First and Second Shift. This person should be willing to work flexible hours to ensure leadership support for both shifts.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage a staff consisting of cycle counters, supervisor(s), lead(s) and clerk(s)
• Manage perpetual cycle count program, maintaining inventory accuracy level of 99% of better
• Oversee and drive continuous improvement for inventory destruction process
• Oversee and drive continuous improvement for customer product returns process
• Oversee and drive continuous improvement for claims chargeback process
• Handle all inspection request(s) for quality or rework, as needed
• Report results monthly for cycle count and chargeback program
• Ensure all inventory transactions are processed correctly and timely
• Develop and implement inventory control strategies to ensure adequate stock levels while minimizing costs and waste.
• Identify root causes for inventory discrepancies and create actions to remedy
• Work with management team to identify opportunities to improve process flows by utilizing new WM tools
• Coordinate and manage all WM and AX projects
• Manage inventory pallets at external (third-party) location
• Other projects/duties as needed
• Conduct all other job-related activities.
• To ensure all SOPs and DC processes are followed, oversee inventory accuracy of 99% or better, and oversee company claims chargeback process

People Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop supervisor who directly reports into this role and hourly associates
• Foster a culture of trust, accountability, and collaboration across cross-functional teams
• Serve as a dynamic and engaging leader, inspiring teams through clear vision, authenticity, and a people first mindset
• Demonstrate transparent leadership by communicating openly and honestly across all levels of the organization, fostering trust, clarity, and alignment on goals and expectations.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and secure facility
• Work with HR and support team on on-boarding and training of new hires

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

• Reports to Vice President of Distribution

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

• Inventory Control Supervisors (2)
• Claims and Cycle Count Supervisor

• BA or BS Degree Preferred
• Minimum of 5-7 years management experience in a Distribution Center environment
• Must have complete working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite to include Excel
• Working knowledge of Manhattan Associates SCALE software package, a plus
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX software package, a plus
• Working knowledge of IBM Cognos Analytics package, a plus
• Fluency or working knowledge of Spanish or French is preferred
• Deals with confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgment

NOTE: This job description is intended to cover the core accountabilities of the position and is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

LVMH Beauty brands are a M/F, Disabled and Vet EEO/AA Employer.

This job description is intended to cover the core accountabilities of the position and is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

LVMH Inc. uses the published salary range as a guideline to provide our employees with market competitive pay while allowing for flexibility to recognize and reward various levels of expertise, performance, and tenure.

While the published salary range is a good faith reflection of the targeted salary level for the position, LVMH Inc. reserves the right to pay outside of the published range of $100,000-$110,000.