INVENTORY CONTROL MANAGER

Inventory Control Manager

Batesville, IN | Full-Time, On-Site

Wood-Mizer is NOT offering any relocation assistance or visa sponsorships. Only local candidates should apply. Candidates not living locally or needing a visa sponsorship will be automatically rejected as not qualified.   

About Wood-Mizer

Wood-Mizer is the world's largest manufacturer of portable sawmills, with more than 100,000 mills sold in over 100 countries. We build a complete line of sawmilling, wood processing, and blade equipment for forestry and timber professionals. We're 100% employee-owned, so every team member has a stake in our success, and we put our people and customers at the center of everything we do.

Position Summary

The Inventory Control Manager owns inventory integrity at Wood-Mizer's Batesville manufacturing site, covering raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), finished stock, service parts, and transfer stock moving between Batesville and our branch locations. This role is accountable for designing and sustaining the processes, controls, training, and metrics that keep inventory accurate, visible, and positioned to support production, customer delivery, and service, while managing working capital responsibly. You will lead the site in building a culture of material discipline so every employee who touches material understands their role in keeping inventory accurate.

This is a new position. It has no direct reports at the start; you will build and lead the inventory control team as the function grows. The role requires occasional travel to Wood-Mizer branch locations, and extended hours may be needed during physical inventories and period-end close.

Essential Functions

• Assesses current inventory control practices across receiving, put-away, stocking, issuing to production, production reporting, shipping, returns, and scrap, then designs and implements SOPs and standard work that establish clear ownership and accountability.
• Establishes and audits controls for all ERP inventory transactions (receipts, moves, job material issues, adjustments, scrap, and obsolescence) and for physical material movement, including location standards, bin labeling, controlled stocking areas, and point-of-use stock, so every physical move is matched by an accurate, timely system transaction.
• Develops and delivers a tiered Inventory Control Training program for all employees who handle material or enter inventory transactions; partners with HR to build it into onboarding and refresher training, sets training requirements for ERP transaction access, and tracks completion and floor adherence.
• Establishes and leads a formal ABC-based cycle count program for raw materials, finished stock, and service parts, driving root cause analysis and corrective action on variances and setting accuracy goals by inventory class and location.
• Keeps WIP accurate through transaction discipline and leads regular open-job reviews with Production and Finance to resolve aged, inactive, or out-of-balance jobs and close jobs on time.
• Partners with Finance to plan and execute annual physical inventories and to support month-end and year-end reporting, variance explanations, valuation and reserve reviews, and internal and external audits.
• Coordinates with branch managers to set transfer, in-transit, and receipt procedures so inventory is accurately reflected at Batesville and every branch location.
• Collaborates with Materials, Sales, and Service on stocking strategies, inventory targets, and planning parameters; leads slow-moving and obsolete inventory disposition; and applies Lean and continuous improvement principles to balance availability with inventory investment.
• Establishes site inventory KPIs, reports regularly to leadership on accuracy, value, turns, aging, and training, and champions inventory discipline by holding departments accountable for transaction accuracy.
• Follows all Wood-Mizer safety, quality, and company policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of hands-on inventory control and inventory management experience in a manufacturing environment
• 2+ years of leadership experience, including leading teams or cross-functional initiatives
• Demonstrated success designing and implementing cycle count programs and measurably improving inventory accuracy
• Experience developing and delivering training and procedures to front-line employees
• Hands-on experience with physical inventories and working closely with Finance
• Advanced understanding of manufacturing inventory flows, WIP transactions, and inventory accounting principles
• Advanced working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with reporting or BI tools
• Ability to travel occasionally to Wood-Mizer branch locations: up to 10%

Preferred

• Infor SyteLine / CloudSuite Industrial experience
• Experience building inventory control discipline in an environment where it was not previously established
• Experience with service parts inventory and multi-location or branch inventory networks
• Experience with barcode scanning, WMS, or inventory location systems
• Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement training

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

The physical demands below describe the job as it is performed, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Frequently stand and walk on the production and warehouse floor : Frequent
• Sitting, computer use, bending/stooping, climbing, reaching overhead, lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling weights

Work environment: Office environment; manufacturing/shop floor and warehouse: noise above 85 dB; moving machinery such as forklifts; dust or wood particulate

Required PPE: : e.g., safety glasses, steel-toe boots, hearing protection]

What We Offer

• Employee Ownership – Become a true owner through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and share directly in Wood-Mizer's growth and success.
• Retirement Savings – Save for retirement in our 401(k), with a company match contributed to your ESOP account.
• Performance Incentives – Earn extra rewards tied to your contributions and results.
• Flexible Pay Options – Choose from multiple pay methods, including Wages On-Demand, which lets you access earned wages daily.
• PTO Accrual Starts Day One – Start earning paid time off with your first paycheck, plus paid holidays and additional leave for life events such as marriage, birth, or adoption.
• Free Health Clinic Access – When enrolled in our medical plan, get free care through Marathon Health, with near-site clinics in Indianapolis, IN and Cincinnati, OH and many services available virtually wherever you live.
• Comprehensive Insurance – Health, dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance, plus supplemental coverage and short- and long-term disability options.
• Community Impact – Take part in our Workplace Giving Programs and be recognized for serving others through donations and volunteer work.
• Education Assistance – Use tuition reimbursement to reach your long-term career and learning goals.
• Annual Allowances – Reimbursement for safety boots and glasses, plus yearly funds for Wood-Mizer apparel and gear.
• Everyday Perks – Company events and outings, free coffee and fruit, birthday and anniversary gift cards, referral bonuses, discounted shipping, and more.

Benefits eligibility varies by position and employment status.

If you want a career, not just a job, apply today and see how Wood-Mizer employee-owners are making a difference around the world and right here in Batesville, IN.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Wood-Mizer is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This applies to all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, training, transfers, leaves of absence, and terminations.

Accommodations

If you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, please let our Recruiting team know and we will be glad to help.

Interview Process & Communications

As part of our hiring process, Wood-Mizer may use AI tools to assist with screening applications, along with on-demand phone, video, and AI-enabled interviewing tools. These tools support our team; people make all hiring decisions. Candidates may opt in to receive text messages about their application. Message frequency varies, and standard message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out or HELP for assistance. Your mobile number will be used only for application-related communications and will not be shared or sold to third parties.

Pre-Employment Screening

Offers of employment may be contingent on a background check and drug test, as permitted by applicable law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable law.

Application Status

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