[Hiring] Inventory Control Manager @Safelite

Role Description

The Manager, Inventory Control is responsible for leading and optimizing enterprise-wide inventory control activities to ensure inventory accuracy, financial integrity, and operational compliance. This role provides oversight of inventory reconciliation, financial reporting, process improvement initiatives, and system controls while fostering cross-functional collaboration across Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Procurement, and Information Technology. The position serves as a key partner in supporting effective inventory governance, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement across the organization.

What you will do

• Lead, manage, and develop inventory control associates and inventory accounting processes.
• Oversee inventory reconciliation activities, variance investigations, and cycle count programs to ensure timely issue resolution and inventory accuracy.
• Partner with all Finance departments on inventory close requirements and reconciliations.
• Prepare accounting entries and review/approve general ledger reconciliations to support accurate financial reporting and compliance.
• Provide expertise and actively participate in all inventory control related company initiatives.
• Monitor inventory accuracy metrics and compliance standards. Identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and distribute inventory control reporting delivering meaningful insights to leadership while supporting operational and financial decision making.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective action initiatives to address inventory discrepancies and strengthen internal controls.
• Support audits and system implementations ensuring adherence to control requirements and successful execution of business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Inventory Control, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, Distribution, or related disciplines.
• Inventory control leadership experience Required.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Oracle Fusion and Warehouse Management System (WMS) experience preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay and bonus opportunities.
• Total job benefits valued at more than $10k*, including a 401(k) plan with company matching, medical coverage plans customized to suit your needs, and a commitment to work/life balance through our paid time off (PTO) programs, company holidays, and paid volunteer days.
• Up to $5,250 in tuition reimbursement per year.

Expected Work Location

It is expected that you will primarily perform work remotely. You may be asked to travel, as needed, to the Safelite Home Office (7400 Safelite Way, Columbus, OH 43235), or to other location(s) as designated by the Company. Changes to work location arrangements are subject to managerial approval and business needs.