Director of Inventory Control

Inventory Optimization
United State (Remote)
January 6, 2026
$298000 - $365000 / year
Full Time
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Job Description

About the Role

We operate within a complex, high-volume supply chain ecosystem that supports omnichannel distribution, advanced logistics networks, and data-driven operations at scale. As demand variability increases and customer expectations continue to rise, inventory accuracy, visibility, and optimization have become mission-critical to operational performance and financial outcomes.

The Director of Inventory Control is a senior operational leader responsible for governing inventory accuracy, controls, analytics, and optimization strategies across a distributed network. This role ensures that inventory data integrity, cost efficiency, and service levels remain aligned with enterprise objectives while supporting growth, resilience, and operational agility.

This position is ideal for a seasoned supply chain leader who blends analytical rigor with operational expertise and who can build scalable inventory control frameworks across multi-site environments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Lead enterprise-wide inventory control strategy, governance, and execution across warehouses, distribution centers, and fulfillment nodes.

  • Establish and maintain inventory accuracy standards, cycle count programs, reconciliation processes, and audit controls.

  • Oversee inventory forecasting, safety stock strategy, shrink mitigation, and obsolescence reduction initiatives.

  • Partner with Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, and Technology teams to align inventory practices with financial and service goals.

  • Implement advanced inventory analytics, reporting dashboards, and KPI frameworks to drive decision-making.

  • Lead root-cause analysis for inventory variances, service disruptions, and systemic control gaps.

  • Drive process standardization and continuous improvement across inventory workflows and operating models.

  • Support system enhancements including WMS, ERP, inventory planning tools, and automation initiatives.

  • Manage inventory compliance, documentation, and internal control requirements.

  • Build, mentor, and lead high-performing inventory control and analytics teams.

Job Qualifications and Requirements

  • 12+ years of experience in inventory management, supply chain operations, or logistics leadership roles.

  • Proven experience managing inventory control programs across multi-site or enterprise environments.

  • Strong understanding of inventory planning, demand forecasting, replenishment, and cost-to-serve models.

  • Experience with ERP and WMS platforms and data-driven inventory optimization tools.

  • Demonstrated ability to partner with Finance on inventory valuation, reserve management, and working capital optimization.

  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or Business preferred.

  • Strong executive communication skills and experience presenting operational insights to senior leadership.

Personal Capabilities and Qualifications

  • Highly analytical leader with a data-driven decision-making mindset.

  • Strong operational discipline with the ability to design scalable control frameworks.

  • Confident communicator capable of influencing cross-functional leaders.

  • Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy, governance, and process integrity.

  • Resilient and adaptable in fast-paced, high-volume environments.

  • Collaborative leader who builds trust and accountability across teams.

Strategic Support

  • Advise executive leadership on inventory risk, optimization opportunities, and working capital impacts.

  • Support long-range supply chain planning, network expansion, and capacity strategy.

  • Partner with Technology teams on inventory system modernization and automation initiatives.

  • Provide insights to inform enterprise cost-reduction and service-level improvement programs.

  • Strengthen inventory governance and audit readiness across the organization.

Working Conditions

  • Remote-first leadership role with periodic travel to distribution centers, operations reviews, and strategic planning sessions.

  • Requires collaboration across multiple time zones with Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations teams.

  • High-visibility role with accountability for enterprise inventory accuracy and performance.

  • Fast-paced environment focused on scale, efficiency, and operational excellence.

Job Function

  • Inventory governance and control leadership

  • Inventory analytics, forecasting, and optimization

  • Operational risk management and compliance

  • Cross-functional supply chain alignment

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base Salary: $298,000 – $365,000

  • Annual performance-based bonus

  • Long-term incentive eligibility (LTIP or performance awards)

  • Comprehensive executive benefits package including:

    • Health, dental, vision & wellness programs

    • Retirement plan participation

    • Paid time off with remote flexibility

    • Leadership development & executive coaching

    • Mental health & wellbeing resources

    • Remote-work technology support

Why Join Us

  • Lead a critical enterprise function with direct impact on financial performance and service reliability.

  • Shape inventory strategy across a modern, data-driven supply chain environment.

  • Collaborate with senior leaders on high-impact operational and growth initiatives.

  • Work in a forward-thinking organization committed to operational excellence and innovation.

  • Strong career pathways into VP of Supply Chain, VP of Operations, or broader enterprise leadership roles.