Hybrid Director, Inventory Control

at Assurant

• Job title: Director, Inventory Control
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $122,400 - $204,400 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: ERP, Oracle
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Lewisville, United States

About the role

• Director of Inventory Control overseeing inventory operations across multiple DCC facilities. Ensuring optimal inventory levels, accuracy, and process efficiency to support production and distribution.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all inventory operations across multiple Assurant DCC facilities
• Ensure optimal inventory levels, accuracy, and process efficiency to support production, distribution, and financial performance
• Develop and execute inventory control strategies across all DCC Operations
• Lead inventory planning, forecasting, and scheduling in partnership with site and functional leaders
• Design, implement, and maintain systems for inventory tracking, auditing, and reporting
• Establish and monitor KPIs to ensure accuracy, operational efficiency, and compliance
• Oversee physical counts, cycle counts, reconciliation, and discrepancy resolution
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize inventory processes, systems, and workflows
• Support automation, digital transformation, and system enhancements within inventory operations
• Hire, develop, evaluate, and coach team members; take disciplinary action when appropriate
• Define clear performance standards and ensure consistent evaluation across the team
• Build and maintain an effective organizational structure with proper staffing, role clarity, workflow design, and communication systems
• Set short ‑ and long ‑ term goals for inventory operations; develop and execute plans aligned with broader business objectives
• Develop and manage the department’s operating budget
• Establish and maintain document controls to ensure inventory accuracy and regulatory compliance
• Prepare and present regular reports, metrics, and analyses; initiate corrective actions when needed
• Serve as a liaison with internal business partners to integrate inventory operations into the company’s overall fulfillment strategy
• Stay current with industry developments, inventory best practices, and emerging technologies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field
• 7+ years of inventory management experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role
• Experience in high ‑ volume or fast ‑ paced environments
• Strong working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, WIP & Planning; Oracle experience preferred
• Demonstrated success leading inventory control operations at both strategic and tactical levels
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with ERP, inventory software, and reporting tools
• Proven ability to lead cross ‑ functional teams and manage complex projects
• Excellent communication, decision ‑ making, and problem ‑ solving skills
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or logistics environments preferred
• Understanding of BOM structures and WIP control systems

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) plans
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities