Inventory Control Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily operations of the storeroom and inventory control processes in alignment with production and maintenance needs.
• Maintain accurate inventory records through regular cycle counts, audits, and reconciliations.
• Ensure timely availability of spare parts, tools, and materials to avoid equipment downtime or production delays.
• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of inventory tracking systems (e.g., CMMS, ERP).
• Collaborate with procurement, maintenance, and production teams to forecast inventory needs and manage stock levels accordingly.
• Establish and enforce policies for inventory control, receiving, issuing, and storing materials.
• Monitor and manage obsolete, excess, and slow-moving inventory.
• Ensure compliance with safety, housekeeping, and environmental standards in the storeroom area.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate storeroom staff, promoting accountability and performance improvement.
• Generate and present regular inventory performance reports and KPIs to leadership.
• Assist in annual budgeting and cost-control initiatives related to MRO inventory.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Management, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 5 years of inventory/storeroom management experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment, preferably in the pulp and paper industry.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control systems, maintenance parts management, and MRO materials.
• Proficient in inventory software systems such as SAP, Maximo, or other CMMS/ERP platforms.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, 5S) is a plus.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, safety-sensitive environment.

Working Conditions:

• Primarily on-site in a paper mill facility.
• Exposure to industrial equipment and plant conditions, including temperature variations and noise.
• Must adhere to all PPE and safety protocols.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000