Manager Inventory Control (Distribution) | Acushnet Company

About the position

The Inventory Control Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of inventory control operations, including inbound freight coordination, receiving, put-away, storage strategies, inventory accuracy, and value-added services. This role ensures efficient warehouse operations, maintains inventory integrity, and manages 3PL partnerships while driving process improvements and compliance with company policies.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage the daily operations of the Inventory Control department, including all transactions, business process flow, and sequencing and enhancements in support of all business objectives.
• Provide leadership to department team leads, lead associates, and area coordinators. Set performance goals, measure actual performance, provide regular, periodic feedback, and hold subordinate leaders accountable for performance.
• Coach/train subordinate leaders on new/revised processes/systems and ensure performance standards are set and obtained after training period is complete.
• Develop leaders for positions of increased responsibility as appropriate.
• Manage ticketing, GOH (Garment on Hanger) conversion, UOM (Unit of Measure) conversion, and internal transfers.
• Oversee kit inventory assembly and ensure readiness for fulfillment. Monitor movement of custom and personalized orders for Direct To Consumer channel orders. Ensure SLA compliance for custom order processing timeline.
• Manage container and trailer unloading, put-away preparation, and put-away execution. Manage service level agreements (SLA) related to dock-to-stock timelines.
• Review and maintain refined warehouse layout producing increased inventory utilization, enhanced safety and ergonomic procedures, and manpower efficiency improvements.
• Manage design, testing, and business process improvements related to inventory system modules. This includes on-going WMS/Host release upgrade testing and support, enhancements, patch testing, and policy execution.
• Oversee cycle counting, physical inventory, and WMS/Host system reconciliation processes.
• Manage inventory adjustments and review variance reports. Provide regular inventory accuracy and SLA performance reporting.
• Ensure all associates are adequately trained in department safety requirements and that subordinate leaders are actively working to reduce safety risk in daily operations.
• Coordinate with corporate, facility, and other DC department resources in implementing safety and housekeeping programs/policies needed to ensure a safe working environment.
• Coordinate with Brand/Product Group teams to review and disposition SLOB (Slow Moving and Obsolete Inventory). Manage inventory destruction and scrap actions, including freight coordination, inventory write-offs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Five years' experience in inventory control or distribution operations. A minimum of 2 years of leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of Manhattan WMS or similar warehouse management systems required; SAP system experience preferred.
• Experience with 3PL coordination, slotting strategies, and inventory reconciliation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.