At World Market, the Inventory Control Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of inventory accuracy, integrity, and control within the Distribution Center. This role ensures product availability to support operational efficiency and customer fulfillment goals. The Inventory Control Manager leads a team focused on cycle counting, slotting, inventory reconciliation, and root cause analysis to maintain optimal inventory accuracy and support continuous improvement initiatives across all departments.
What You’ll Do
- Direct and oversee daily inventory control operations to ensure accurate product counts and location integrity.
- Develop and manage cycle count programs and inventory audits to achieve corporate accuracy standards.
- Investigate and resolve all inventory discrepancies, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Partner with Receiving, Shipping, and Operations teams to ensure proper material flow and data accuracy in the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
- Lead, coach, and develop the Inventory Control team, promoting accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
- Set clear performance expectations, monitor results, and provide ongoing training and development.
- Foster a culture of teamwork, safety, and excellence.
- Utilize WMS and related systems (Körber) to monitor inventory trends, identify issues, and optimize storage utilization.
- Prepare and analyze inventory reports and metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Ensure system accuracy and process compliance across all inventory transactions.
- Drive process improvements to enhance inventory accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Maintain compliance with company policies, safety standards, and audit requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional departments (Procurement, Logistics, Merchandising) to align inventory control processes with company goals.
- Perform rework and special projects to ensure product quality standards and customer specifications are met.
- Conduct detailed furniture inspections to identify defects, ensure compliance with company standards, and verify vendor performance.
- Manage Return to Vendor (RTV) issues, including documentation, root cause analysis, and communication with vendors to drive corrective actions.
- Maintain and monitor the Vendor Compliance Program using Quickbase, ensuring timely reporting, accuracy, and data integrity.
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience accepted.
- 5+ years of experience in inventory control or warehouse management, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
- Experience in a large-scale distribution or fulfillment center environment required.
- Strong understanding of WMS and ERP systems; advanced Excel or data analysis skills preferred.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Proven leadership abilities with a focus on coaching and team engagement.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills across departments and levels.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with attention to detail and urgency.
Why We Love It
- Work life balance is a priority.
- Up to 30% employee discount and product sample sales!
- A fun and supportive work environment where you feel welcomed and safe.
- A culture of inclusion that empowers you to be your best authentic self.
- Opportunities to make an impact through your passions.
- Wellness Programs including virtual fitness classes, personal health advocates, coaches, gym discounts and more.
- Accrued Vacation, Sick Time and Personal Holidays.
- Eligible employees offered Medical and Dental Insurance, Vision Coverage, 401(k) Savings Plan, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance and more.
Salary Range for the Inventory Control Manager in Virginia - $100,000-$125,000/Annually
Full time and Part time associates are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) retirement savings plan after three (3) months of service.
Benefits for full-time employment on the first of the month following 30 days of continuous employment include offerings for programs including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, Commuter Benefits and Employee Assistance.
If you need reasonable accommodations to complete the on-line application, please contact the Human Resource Department:
Phone: 1-833-680-2399
Email: hrsupport@worldmarket.com
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An Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of World Market, LLC. to recruit, hire, train, promote, transfer and compensate our associates and provide all other conditions of employment including Company sponsored events without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, lawful alien status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, employment status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.