Manager, Inventory Control and Accuracy

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    "description": "<h2>Location</h2>The role is based in our Ashland, Virginia Distribution Center.\n<h2>Overview</h2>\n<p>The Inventory Control & Accuracy Manager is responsible for overseeing inventory accuracy, inventory integrity, and inventory-related compliance activities within the Distribution Center. This role leads the Inventory Control function to ensure accurate inventory records, effective audit processes, strong internal controls, and operational accountability related to shrink, damage, expiration, and inventory adjustments.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The role partners closely with Distribution Center Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, Loss Prevention, IT, Merchandising, and Customer Care to identify and resolve inventory discrepancies, support operational efficiency, and maintain alignment across systems and processes. 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</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Education & Experience:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n <li>Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience. </li>\n <li>5+ years of inventory control, warehouse operations, or supply chain experience preferred. </li>\n <li>Prior leadership experience within a distribution or warehouse environment required. </li>\n <li>Experience supporting inventory audits, cycle count programs, and inventory reconciliation processes preferred. </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Knowledge and Skills:            </strong></p>\n<ul>\n <li>Strong understanding of inventory control principles, inventory accuracy practices, and warehouse operations. </li>\n <li>Knowledge of inventory audit processes, internal controls, and compliance requirements. </li>\n <li>Experience working with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), ERP systems, and inventory reporting tools. </li>\n <li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data 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