Pay Rate Low: 34 | Pay Rate High: 36
Our client, a leading food and beverage manufacturer, is looking for a skilled Inventory Control Manager to join their team in San Fernando Valley, CA!

Location: San Fernando Valley, CA
Job type: 6-month contract- hire
Schedule: M-F: 8am-5pm

Objective:
Establish, lead, and optimize the inventory control function in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with weight-based inventory standards (KG/LBS/units).

Responsibilities

• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing inventory control team.
• Design and implement scalable inventory control processes and SOPs for weight-based (KG/LBS) manufacturing.
• Collaborate with purchasing, planning, production, warehousing, quality, and finance to ensure accurate inventory tracking and timely replenishment.
• Oversee and improve cycle counting programs, physical inventory processes, and reconciliation procedures.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, consumption errors, and variances in raw materials and finished goods.
• Ensure timely and accurate inventory adjustments in ERP systems with proper documentation and approvals.
• Develop and analyze inventory trends/metrics to identify root causes of inaccuracies and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support month-end and year-end inventory close processes, including reporting and audit preparation.
• Lead training efforts across departments to ensure proper inventory handling, transaction accuracy, and system usage.
• Champion a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement within the inventory team and across the organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including reporting to any company facility as needed, sometimes on short notice.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field (Bachelor’s preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of inventory management experience in a supervisory or leadership role, preferably in food, flavor, or chemical manufacturing.
• CPIM certification preferred (or willingness to obtain within the first year).
• Strong understanding of weight-based inventory systems and ERP platforms (SAP preferred).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office tools; able to generate clear, actionable reports.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead teams, develop processes, and drive change in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to operational excellence.
• Flexible to report to any company facility as required, sometimes on same-day notice.

*This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you! *

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