Stratus · 8 hours ago
Inventory Control Lead
San Antonio, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$65K/yr - $80K/yr
3+ years expStratus is a market leader in brand implementation and maintenance, transforming how national brands connect with their customers. The Inventory Control Lead owns the end-to-end inventory control process across all internal manufacturing sites and third-party warehouses, ensuring inventory accuracy and governance while collaborating with various departments to optimize processes.
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Hiring Manager
Emmy (Ciric) Wolfe
Responsibilities
Own and standardize inventory control processes across all internal manufacturing sites to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance
Serve as the primary point of accountability for inventory accuracy across physical locations, ERP systems, and financial reporting
Establish site‑level controls while maintaining enterprise‑wide standards and governance
Oversee daily inventory operations including receiving, material issuance, storage, and distribution activities
Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure data integrity across internal and external facilities
Provide functional guidance and process leadership to site inventory personnel
Develop and improve processes, including SOP creation, workflow optimization, and best‑practice implementation
Conduct regular cycle counts, reconcile discrepancies, and report root causes and performance metrics
Investigate inventory variances and drive corrective actions to prevent recurrence
Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and company policies in all inventory operations
Partner with Finance to support month‑end and year‑end inventory close processes, including reconciliation, valuation, reserves, and audit readiness
Investigate and resolve inventory variances impacting financial reporting and COGS
Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, controls, and analysis
Ensure inventory practices comply with accounting standards and internal control requirements
Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Finance to audit Bills of Materials (BOMs) for accuracy, completeness, and correct usage quantities
Analyze material usage variances and identify root causes impacting inventory accuracy and cost
Drive corrective actions to improve BOM accuracy, reduce scrap, and support cost control
Ensure BOM integrity aligns with ERP data and physical inventory consumption
Coordinate with Purchasing, Production Control, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Logistics to support operational performance and material flow
Optimize stock levels by partnering with Purchasing to balance supply and demand, preventing shortages and overstock
Track and report key metrics including: Inventory accuracy, Inventory valuation accuracy, Inventory turns, Usage variance, BOM accuracy, Shrinkage, Financial vs. physical inventory alignment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Management, or related field
3–5 years of inventory management experience with strong knowledge of supply chain and warehouse operations
Demonstrated experience leading inventory processes and influencing cross‑functional teams (direct reports not required)
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills
Experience working with ERP systems and inventory control modules
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision coverage options
Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
Company paid Life Insurance
401k with Employer Contribution
Company paid Short/Long Term Disability
Generous Paid Time Off program + Holidays
Career Growth Opportunities and Career Mapping
Additional perks including Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance Program, Identity Theft Protection, Critical Illness Plans, Commuter Benefits and various employee discount offerings from our Vendors
Company
Stratus
Stratus brings together the power of business and brand by offering nationwide services such as signage.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-07-07Acquired
Leadership Team
Evan Wollak
Executive Vice President
Thomas Hunt
Executive Vice President of Supply Chain
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