Inventory Control & Material Flow Systems Mgr

JOB TITLE: Inventory Control & Material Flow Systems Manager PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: The Inventory Control & Material Flow Manager leads Future Form Manufacturing's inventory control function, owning the accuracy, integrity, and financial health of raw material, work in process, and finished goods inventory across all facilities.

This role sets the policies, processes, and controls that ensure the inventory in the system matches what is on the shelf, and gives Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance leadership confidence in the inventory data used to plan production, serve customers, and close the books. The position leads the inventory control team and works daily with Planning, Purchasing, Production, Shipping/Receiving, and Finance to run the cycle count program, resolve discrepancies at their root cause, and manage obsolete and slow-moving inventory.

The Inventory Control Manager also oversees customer stocking and consignment inventory, supports physical inventory and audit activities. This role is Future Form's subject matter expert (SME) for material flow in Net. Suite. The Inventory Control & Material Flow Systems Manager leads the material flow workstream of the Net.

Suite implementation, owns the integrity of material flow processes and data, and owns anything that must be configured, adjusted, or created in Net. Suite for material flow, in partnership with Finance and IT. The role also drives material flow optimization from receiving through production to shipping. CORE VALUES: The following list of Core Values and Behaviors are necessary to meet the minimum requirements: TEAMWORK Help each other succeed Communicate clearly and directly, listen well Encourage teammates Blameless problem solving HONESTY AND INTEGRITY Honor your commitments Do the right thing Consistent in your attitudes and actions LEAN Improve processes Open to new ideas Share information, and teach Expose issues NUMBERS FOCUSED Deliver results Analyze data for improvement Take ownership and accountability Work smarter, not harder EXCELLENCE Exhibit passion in serving customers Contribute solutions Sense of urgency Be the best at what you do Seek knowledge FUN Be positive Celebrate achievements Don't take yourself too seriously CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES: Essential Lead, coach, and develop the inventory control team, including setting priorities, assigning work, and conducting performance reviews and training.

Own inventory accuracy for raw materials, work in process, and finished goods across all facilities; set accuracy targets and hold the organization accountable to them. Design and manage the cycle count program (including ABC classification and count frequency), review variances, approve adjustments, and drive root cause corrective action.

Plan and lead annual or periodic physical inventories in partnership with Finance, including count procedures, team coordination, reconciliation, and reporting of results. Develop, document, and enforce inventory control policies and procedures for receiving, put-away, material issues, transfers, scrap, returns, and shipping transactions.

Partner with Finance on inventory valuation, month-end reconciliation, reserves, and audit support; ensure inventory records are accurate and audit-ready. Maintain WIP and inventory tracking processes to support material flow visibility and accurate job costing across facilities. Oversee warehouse and stockroom organization, location control, labeling, and material identification standards to support accurate, efficient material handling.

Ensure Net. Suite item master, unit of measure, location, and inventory transaction data are accurate and controlled; audit system transactions for errors and training gaps. Lead the material flow workstream of the Net. Suite implementation, including current-state process mapping, future-state design, configuration decisions, testing, cutover, and post-go-live stabilization.

Serve as Future Form's Net. Suite subject matter expert (SME) for material flow, including receiving, put-away, locations and bins, transfers, material issues to work orders, WIP, finished goods, and shipping transactions. Own all Net. Suite configuration, adjustments, and new builds that affect material flow (workflows, item records, units of measure, locations, transaction types, saved searches, and reports); define requirements, control changes, and ensure each change is tested, documented, and approved before release.

Partner with Finance and IT on Net. Suite design, security roles, integrations, data migration, and testing, ensuring material flow transactions post correctly to inventory valuation and job costing. Lead inventory and material flow data migration and cleansing (item master, on-hand balances, locations, open transactions) and validate accuracy at cutover.

Implement barcode scanning and mobile transaction capabilities in Net. Suite to improve transaction accuracy and speed on the floor. Develop Net. Suite material flow procedures and work instructions, train end users, and serve as the escalation point for material flow transaction issues after go-live. Own the integrity of the material flow team's processes and transactions, auditing Net.

Suite activity for accuracy and closing gaps through training and process changes. Analyze and optimize material flow across facilities, from receiving through production to shipping, to reduce handling, travel, wait time, and inventory, using Net. Suite data and Lean methods. Build and maintain inventory dashboards and KPIs (inventory accuracy, turns, days on hand, adjustment value, excess and obsolete exposure); report results to Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance leadership and use the data to drive corrective action and continuous improvement.

Identify and lead Lean improvements that reduce inventory levels, transaction errors, and waste while supporting production schedules and customer commitments. Identify excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory; recommend and execute disposition (use-up, return to vendor, rework, or scrap) in partnership with Planning, Purchasing, and Finance.

Oversee customer stocking, consignment, and customer-owned inventory programs, including agreed stocking levels, reconciliation to customer records, and accurate replenishment and billing triggers. Maintain organized inventory records and documentation in accordance with company policy, customer requirements, and audit requirements.

All other duties as assigned. REPORTS TO: Sr. Manager Material Flow & Logistics WORKS WITH: Vendors & Future Form Team Members, including Finance, IT, and the Net. Suite implementation team SAFETY REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Follow all OSHA safety regulations and those set by Future Form Manufacturing. Wear required PPE in production, warehouse, and shipping/receiving areas, and model safe material handling and forklift-traffic awareness for the inventory control team.

REQUIREMENTS

Essential Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain , Operations Management, Business, Accounting, or related field (or equivalent work experience) 6+ years of experience in inventory control, materials management, or warehouse operations, ideally within a manufacturing environment 2+ years of experience leading a team or managing people Proven experience designing and running cycle count programs and physical inventories Solid understanding of inventory accounting concepts (valuation, reconciliation, reserves, excess and obsolete) and their financial impact Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, data modeling, and dashboard building Experience with ERP and inventory management systems for inventory transactions, reporting, and item master maintenance (Net.

Suite strongly preferred; Omega. Cube a plus) Hands-on experience as a lead, key user, or SME on an ERP implementation, including process design, configuration, testing, data migration, and end-user training Ability to translate shop floor and warehouse processes into clear system requirements and work effectively with IT, Finance, and implementation partners Detail-oriented and analytical; comfortable using data and root cause analysis to drive decisions Strong leadership and communication skills; comfortable working cross-functionally with Planning, Purchasing, Operations, Finance, and IT Beneficial Experience in a high-mix, contract manufacturing, or job shop environment APICS / ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) or similar supply chain certification Experience with barcode scanning, RF, or warehouse management systems Experience managing customer consignment or vendor-managed inventory programs Net.

Suite experience, including Net. Suite WMS, saved searches, workflows, or manufacturing modules Material flow or plant layout optimization experience (value stream mapping, flow analysis, point-of-use storage) Lean or Six Sigma training or certification PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Sit 50%, Stand 20%, Walk 25%, and Bend 5%.

Maximum (minutes): Sit 120, Stand 60, Walk 60, and Bend 10. Must have normal vision (with or without corrective lenses) and normal hearing (with or without hearing aid enhancement). Must be able to occasionally lift up to 40 pounds. Working Environment: Office desk with regular time in the shop, stockroom, warehouse, and shipping/receiving areas. Moderate noise level . Occasional exposure to dust, heat, and cold. Occasional local travel between FFM facilities. This position will require drug testing per company policy. Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm