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Inventory Control Manager

  1. Full-Time
  2. On site
  3. Waltham

Company Description

Evident’s Inspection Technologies division is now a part of Wabtec Corporation. Read more.


Job Description

The Inventory Control Manager oversees inventory control and material flow across warehouse and production operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and timely availability of materials. Manages teams, maintains systems and processes (ERP/MRP), drives continuous improvement, tracks performance metrics, and ensures compliance with safety and audit requirements.

 

  • Manage daily inventory control and material flow operations across warehouse, stockroom, and production areas.
  • Develop and maintain processes to ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counting and reconciliation activities.
  • Collaborate with Production Planning and Purchasing to ensure timely availability of materials.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to warehouse layout, material handling, and inventory processes.
  • Ensure ERP/MRP system inventory transactions are accurate and completed in a timely manner.
  • Supervise warehouse, inventory, receiving team and Stockroom personnel.
  • Establish and track KPIs such as inventory dollar accuracy, inventory tag accuracy, and on-time delivery performance.
  • Coordinate physical inventory counts and support internal/external audits.
  • Ensure compliance with company safety standards and material handling procedures.
  • Maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for inventory and material management activities.

 

Education:

  • High school diploma or GED required. Degree in business, management, logistics or a related field preferred. 

Experience:

  • 5+ years of experience in inventory management, warehouse operations, or material flow management.

Skills:

  • Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems and inventory control practices.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and inventory reporting tools.
  • Experience leading teams and managing employee performance.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred:

  • APICS/CPIM certification or other supply chain certification.
  • Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience.
  • Experience with cycle counting programs and inventory audit processes.
  • Forklift certification or knowledge of warehouse safety regulations

 

**Many Evident positions are located at export-control-restricted work locations or require access to export-controlled information. To be considered for these positions, you must be a U.S. Person. If hired, you must be able to provide valid proof of such status.

 

Pay Range $100,000 - $145,000 base salary depending on experience plus 12.5% annual bonus target.


Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $100,000 - $145,000.  The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
 

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.


We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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