Inventory Manager

Job Posting: Inventory Manager (Direct Hire)
Location: Monroe Township, NJ (100% onsite)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Travel: Occasional travel (meetings, etc.)
Compensation: $90,000–$110,000 base salary


Overview
We’re hiring an Inventory Manager to lead inventory control across manufacturing and warehouse operations. This role will own inventory accuracy, cycle count programs, physical inventories, reconciliation/reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives. You’ll lead an Inventory Control team and partner cross-functionally with Operations, Warehouse, Finance, Quality, and Master Data to improve inventory utilization and ensure compliance.



Key Responsibilities

• Lead overall inventory accuracy and compliance across manufacturing and warehouse operations
• Manage and develop the Inventory Control team (hiring, training, coaching)
• Implement and administer a cycle count program aligned with business needs and audit standards
• Oversee annual physical inventory counts and related reconciliation activities
• Review and reconcile inventory discrepancies; verify adjustments prior to posting and drive root-cause analysis
• Create, analyze, and present inventory accuracy and performance reports to management
• Develop and improve processes to strengthen inventory flow and accuracy from receiving through shipment
• Identify opportunities to improve turns, utilization, excess disposition, and SKU management
• Partner with Master Data to maintain accurate ERP inventory records and support inventory forecasting
• Ensure compliance with inventory policies and procedures (FIFO, lot control, disposals); coordinate with Quality on nonconforming inventory
• Own month-end reconciliation and analysis of inventory, including outside locations
• Train warehouse and operations personnel on inventory-related procedures
• Support special projects as assigned

• 5+ years of inventory management experience, including cycle counting and manufacturing operations
• Experience supporting multi-warehouse environments, high-dollar inventory ($125MM+), and high SKU volume (6,000+ SKUs)
• Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Finance (or equivalent experience)
• Strong working knowledge of ERP and WMS systems, including scanner usage
• Ability to analyze inventory transactions and data with strong attention to detail
• 2+ years managing direct reports; demonstrated leadership, coaching, and training capability
• Advanced Excel skills

Key words: Inventory Manager, Inventory Control Manager, Inventory Control Supervisor, Inventory Control, Inventory Accuracy, Inventory Reconciliation, Inventory Transactions, Cycle Counting, Cycle Count Program, ABC Analysis, Physical Inventory, Annual Physical Inventory, Wall-to-Wall Inventory, Inventory Adjustments, Variance Investigation, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Corrective Actions, Audit Readiness, Compliance, FIFO, FEFO, Lot Control, Lot Tracking, Traceability, Item Master, Master Data, ERP, WMS, RF Scanners, Barcode Scanning, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Inventory, Production Inventory, Warehouse Operations, Distribution Center (DC), Multi-warehouse, Multi-site, Receiving, Putaway, Pick/Pack/Ship, Shipping/Logistics, Excess & Obsolete (E&O), Slow-Moving Inventory, Inventory Turns, SKU Management, SKU Rationalization, High SKU environment, Excel (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, Power Query), KPI Reporting, Continuous Improvement, Team Leadership, People Management, Training/Coaching, Consumer Goods, CPG

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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