Director Inventory Control Jobs in Mississippi (NOW HIRING)

This management position is responsible for overseeing inventory control operations across a designated region of warehouses. The Regional Inventory Manager ensures inventory accuracy, process compliance, audit readiness, and inventory performance while providing leadership and support to Inventory Control Managers. This role serves as the primary liaison between warehouse operations and the corporate Inventory Control organization to drive accountability, standardization, and continuous improvement.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Inventory Control Management for the Region Including, but not limited to:

• Managing Inventory Control Managers across assigned facilities
• Ensuring compliance with company inventory policies and procedures
• Driving inventory accuracy improvement initiatives
• Overseeing cycle count and physical inventory programs
• Monitoring inventory adjustments and root cause analysis
• Conducting inventory audits and process reviews
• Supporting warehouse leadership in inventory-related initiatives
• Developing and delivering inventory control training programs
• Implementing inventory best practices and standard operating procedures

Manages Various Business Goals Including, but not Limited to:

• Inventory Accuracy Goals
• Cycle Count Compliance Goals
• Physical Inventory Execution
• Inventory Adjustment Reduction
• Inventory Shrink Reduction
• Location/Bin Accuracy
• Reconciliation Timeliness
• Inventory Audit Compliance
• Inventory Process Standardization
• Customer Service and Fill Rate Support

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related discipline preferred
• Minimum of 7-10 years of related warehouse and inventory management experience
• Minimum of 5 years of people management experience
• Demonstrated proficiency with inventory control processes and warehouse management systems
• Experience leading multi-site operations preferred
• Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated business communication and presentation skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to travel throughout the U.S. (40%-50%)
• Current driver's license and ability to maintain a clean driving record

Core Competencies and Job Standards

• Demonstrated expertise in inventory control processes and procedures
• Strong leadership and employee development skills
• Root cause analysis and problem-solving skills
• Project management and continuous improvement capabilities
• Data analysis and KPI management
• Strategic, operational, and tactical planning skills
• Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple departments
• Distribution, warehouse, and inventory management expertise
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Principal Challenges and Accountabilities

INVENTORY CONTROL

• Achieve regional inventory accuracy targets
• Ensure company inventory standards are consistently executed across all facilities
• Reduce inventory-related losses and adjustment costs
• Develop and mentor Inventory Control Managers
• Drive cycle count compliance and audit readiness
• Identify and implement inventory process improvements
• Ensure accurate inventory reporting and KPI management
• Support operational goals through inventory excellence

Decisions and Judgment

INVENTORY CONTROL

• Makes informed decisions impacting inventory performance across multiple facilities
• Prioritizes inventory improvement initiatives within the region
• Manages inventory-related corrective action plans
• Allocates resources to support inventory control programs
• Reviews inventory trends and implements process improvements
• Prepares and presents inventory performance reports to leadership

Internal/External Interfaces

• Director of Inventory Control
• VP Operations and Operations Leadership
• General Managers and Distribution Center Leaders
• Finance and Accounting Teams
• Inventory Control Managers
• Information Technology Teams
• External Auditors
• Customers and Vendors as required

Essential Mental Functions

• Utilizes organizational, planning, and leadership skills (60%)
• Data analysis and reporting (25%)
• Utilizes personal computer and systems applications (15%)

Essential Physical Functions

• Reaching Occasional (<5%)
• Standing Occasional to Continuous (20%-30%)
• Sitting Intermittent to Continuous (40%-50%)
• Bending, kneeling, and crawling Occasional (5%-10%)
• Manual Dexterity Continuous
• Domestic Travel within the U.S. (40%-50%)

Tools, Materials, and Equipment Used

• Standard office equipment including personal computer, copier, telephone, and calculator
• Microsoft Office Applications
• Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Inventory Reporting and Analytics Tools

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of inventory accuracy, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.

Benefit Insurance

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Mental Health Care
• 401K with match
• Paid Holidays, Vacation & Sick Days
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Perks at Work
• LEAP Program
• MyFlexPay