Inventory Control Manager:Ensures adequate inventory of materials and products in accordance with inventory cycles and organizational philosophy. Conducts daily inventory analysis to solve inventory problems. Develops and implements inventory control procedures. Coordinates and manages daily physical cycle counts. Trains and manages an inventory team. Familiar with a variety of the warehousing concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Leads and directs the work the cycle count team. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. MS Excel, MS Access, EDI experience required.  Managing all inventory control related activities.Manage cycle count program for multiple plants to ensure API exemptionEnsure compliance with Cycle count policy and API exemption requirementsWork directly with customer / plants to reconcile inventoryManage day-to-day activities of cycle counters. Hiring, training, mentoring, and developing inventory staffAnalyze / report cycle count discrepancies Ensure accurate inventory discrepancy resolutionAnalyze data to provide operations insight into areas for improvementEnsure abnormal material issues are addressed in a timely mannerProvide routine management information on inventory performanceResponsible for development, implementation and adherence to warehouse inventory management best practicesEnsure materials are ready and available for production as and when requiredMeet with operations to review discrepancies help develop action items to prevent future issuesWrite and maintain accurate written procedures for all main inventory control processes and functionsPrepare & send end of month reportsEnsure accurate inventory discrepancy resolutionManage control measures to ensure mistakes, inaccuracies and discrepancies are highlighted, addressed and resolvedUpdates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations  Materials ManagementWMS / ERP ProficiencyMS Access ExperienceStrong Analytical SkillsProblem Solving TechniquesData Entry ManagementLean PrinciplesSupervisionDependabilityReporting SkillsAnalyzing InformationDealing with ComplexityDeadline-oriented