Inventory Control Manager
Panasonic Avionics Corporation, De Soto, KS, United States
Overview
Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? You have a strong background as an Inventory Control Manager? Then we’re looking for you! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world‑class team members who share the same vision. Join the PECNA team today!
Responsibilities
The Inventory Control Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing the flow of raw materials and work‑in‑process to ensure uninterrupted production operations. This role balances demand, supply, and inventory through disciplined forecasting, material planning, and execution processes to meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery objectives. The Inventory Control Manager leads inventory team members embedded in daily manufacturing operations, driving adherence to standard work, problem resolution, and continuous improvement. Through close collaboration with planning, procurement, IT/system and production teams, this position proactively identifies material risks, resolves constraints, and supports efficient, stable manufacturing performance.
Lead inventory control planning, processes, and material flow within manufacturing operations
Organize and present the summary of the report for inventory control/result to the direct report and management team daily, weekly, monthly based on the requested contents and frequency.
Establish and oversee daily inventory control operations, including the development of standard operation procedures (SOPs) for receiving, transfers, returns, cycle counts, and physical inventories in a new factory
Track inventory movement by lot, serial number, pallet, location, and date to maintain accurate warehouse records
Monitor stock levels, including low stock, expiring, and overstocked items, and initiate replenishment activities as needed
Maintain records of daily deliveries and shipments to reconcile inventory balances
Lead in the BRD creation, implementation, and optimization of inventory management systems
Oversee inventory governance, including cycle counting, reconciliation, obsolescence management, and loss prevention for production and point‑of‑use inventory
Develop and execute materials and inventory strategies aligned with business objectives, cost targets, and production service expectations
Drive key performance indicators (KPIs) related to inventory accuracy, material availability, production support, working capital, and loss reduction
Apply data analytics, forecasting models, and statistical methods to anticipate material requirements and mitigate production risk
Champion Lean, 6S, FTQ, and continuous improvement initiatives across materials planning and execution processes
Support ERP optimization, materials master data governance, automation, and digital process enhancements
Hire, train, develop, and engage inventory team members to drive accountability, performance, and succession readiness
Coach leaders and team members through change, reinforcing standard work, safety, and continuous improvement behaviors
Promote cross‑training, knowledge sharing, and employee engagement across inventory and production support functions
Partner with Planning, Procurement, Production, IT/System, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, EHS, and suppliers to support manufacturing objectives
Collaborate with internal logistics, warehouse, and transportation partners to ensure material availability and flow to production
Communicate material risks, constraints, and improvement opportunities to operations and supply chain leadership
Ensure inventory operations comply with safety regulations, quality systems, SOPs, and internal controls
Promote a safe, organized, and compliant work environment consistent with EHS and 6S standards
Monitor and mitigate inventory, quality, capacity, and supply risks while maintaining high service and accuracy levels
Directly and indirectly supervise inventory management employees, including supervisors and/or leads
Responsible for hiring, training, performance management, coaching, and development of team members
Provides input on staffing decisions, promotions, corrective actions, and succession planning
To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees, wearing PPE is a possibility and may include equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator.
Qualifications
Requirements – Required and/or Preferred
Education, Certifications, and Licenses
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
Relevant work experience may be substituted for required education
Preferred
Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration (MBA), Operations, or a related field
Lean Six Sigma Certification
Essential Qualifications
5+ years of progressive leadership experience within inventory management, production support, or supply chain operations
Demonstrated experience leading materials planning, inventory control, and production support functions in a manufacturing environment
Strong working knowledge of inventory management, material planning, forecasting, and production support processes
Experience managing and developing teams, including performance management, coaching, and change leadership
Proficient in ERP systems and working knowledge of WMS functionality, with strong data analysis and reporting capabilities
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders
Proven commitment to safety, quality systems, internal controls, and continuous improvement principles (Lean, 6S, FTQ)
Must have working‑level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English
Alignment to Panasonic’s seven core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude)
Preferred Qualifications
7+ years of experience in supply chain, materials management, or logistics leadership roles
Experience working in a matrixed supply chain organization supporting manufacturing operations
Strong ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, changing environment and lead through ambiguity
Demonstrated success driving transformation, standardization, or system implementations across materials operations
Physical Demands
Physical Activities – Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 40%
Walk: 30%
Stand: 30%
Required Lifting and Carrying – Rare (
Up to 10 lbs.: Continuous
Up to 20 lbs.: Occasional
Up to 35 lbs.: Occasional
Team‑lift only (over 35 lbs.): Occasional
Benefits & Perks – What’s In It For You
Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
Paid Time‑Off Benefits – Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.
Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job‑related courses after six months of service.
Health Management and Wellbeing Programs – Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.
Employee Recognition Program – High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition.
Annual Bonus Program – Opportunity for an annual performance‑based bonus.
On‑site Food Options – Several on‑site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on‑site vendor visits and employee events.
Supplemental Information
Pre‑employment drug testing is required.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.
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Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? You have a strong background as an Inventory Control Manager? Then we’re looking for you! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world‑class team members who share the same vision. Join the PECNA team today!
Responsibilities
The Inventory Control Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing the flow of raw materials and work‑in‑process to ensure uninterrupted production operations. This role balances demand, supply, and inventory through disciplined forecasting, material planning, and execution processes to meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery objectives. The Inventory Control Manager leads inventory team members embedded in daily manufacturing operations, driving adherence to standard work, problem resolution, and continuous improvement. Through close collaboration with planning, procurement, IT/system and production teams, this position proactively identifies material risks, resolves constraints, and supports efficient, stable manufacturing performance.
Lead inventory control planning, processes, and material flow within manufacturing operations
Organize and present the summary of the report for inventory control/result to the direct report and management team daily, weekly, monthly based on the requested contents and frequency.
Establish and oversee daily inventory control operations, including the development of standard operation procedures (SOPs) for receiving, transfers, returns, cycle counts, and physical inventories in a new factory
Track inventory movement by lot, serial number, pallet, location, and date to maintain accurate warehouse records
Monitor stock levels, including low stock, expiring, and overstocked items, and initiate replenishment activities as needed
Maintain records of daily deliveries and shipments to reconcile inventory balances
Lead in the BRD creation, implementation, and optimization of inventory management systems
Oversee inventory governance, including cycle counting, reconciliation, obsolescence management, and loss prevention for production and point‑of‑use inventory
Develop and execute materials and inventory strategies aligned with business objectives, cost targets, and production service expectations
Drive key performance indicators (KPIs) related to inventory accuracy, material availability, production support, working capital, and loss reduction
Apply data analytics, forecasting models, and statistical methods to anticipate material requirements and mitigate production risk
Champion Lean, 6S, FTQ, and continuous improvement initiatives across materials planning and execution processes
Support ERP optimization, materials master data governance, automation, and digital process enhancements
Hire, train, develop, and engage inventory team members to drive accountability, performance, and succession readiness
Coach leaders and team members through change, reinforcing standard work, safety, and continuous improvement behaviors
Promote cross‑training, knowledge sharing, and employee engagement across inventory and production support functions
Partner with Planning, Procurement, Production, IT/System, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, EHS, and suppliers to support manufacturing objectives
Collaborate with internal logistics, warehouse, and transportation partners to ensure material availability and flow to production
Communicate material risks, constraints, and improvement opportunities to operations and supply chain leadership
Ensure inventory operations comply with safety regulations, quality systems, SOPs, and internal controls
Promote a safe, organized, and compliant work environment consistent with EHS and 6S standards
Monitor and mitigate inventory, quality, capacity, and supply risks while maintaining high service and accuracy levels
Directly and indirectly supervise inventory management employees, including supervisors and/or leads
Responsible for hiring, training, performance management, coaching, and development of team members
Provides input on staffing decisions, promotions, corrective actions, and succession planning
To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees, wearing PPE is a possibility and may include equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator.
Qualifications
Requirements – Required and/or Preferred
Education, Certifications, and Licenses
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
Relevant work experience may be substituted for required education
Preferred
Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration (MBA), Operations, or a related field
Lean Six Sigma Certification
Essential Qualifications
5+ years of progressive leadership experience within inventory management, production support, or supply chain operations
Demonstrated experience leading materials planning, inventory control, and production support functions in a manufacturing environment
Strong working knowledge of inventory management, material planning, forecasting, and production support processes
Experience managing and developing teams, including performance management, coaching, and change leadership
Proficient in ERP systems and working knowledge of WMS functionality, with strong data analysis and reporting capabilities
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders
Proven commitment to safety, quality systems, internal controls, and continuous improvement principles (Lean, 6S, FTQ)
Must have working‑level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English
Alignment to Panasonic’s seven core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude)
Preferred Qualifications
7+ years of experience in supply chain, materials management, or logistics leadership roles
Experience working in a matrixed supply chain organization supporting manufacturing operations
Strong ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, changing environment and lead through ambiguity
Demonstrated success driving transformation, standardization, or system implementations across materials operations
Physical Demands
Physical Activities – Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 40%
Walk: 30%
Stand: 30%
Required Lifting and Carrying – Rare (
Up to 10 lbs.: Continuous
Up to 20 lbs.: Occasional
Up to 35 lbs.: Occasional
Team‑lift only (over 35 lbs.): Occasional
Benefits & Perks – What’s In It For You
Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
Paid Time‑Off Benefits – Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.
Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job‑related courses after six months of service.
Health Management and Wellbeing Programs – Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.
Employee Recognition Program – High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition.
Annual Bonus Program – Opportunity for an annual performance‑based bonus.
On‑site Food Options – Several on‑site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on‑site vendor visits and employee events.
Supplemental Information
Pre‑employment drug testing is required.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.
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