Inventory Lead COE

The salary range for this position is $145,000 - $155,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected].

Job Dscription

1) Inventory Governance & Policy Leadership

Own and maintain enterprise-wide inventory policies, including:

• Cycle counts
• Walltowall counts
• Book to physical adjustments
• Inventory rollforward requirements
• Standard cost methodology
• Variance analysis
• Overhead absorption
• LCM and obsolescence reserves
• Ensure policies are consistently applied across all segments, plants, and warehouses.
• Lead the governance process for inventory-related master data, BOMs, routings, and costing structures.

2. Internal Controls & amp; Audit Coordination Serve as the primary coordination point for:

• Internal Audit
• External Audit
• Corporate SOX/ICFR teams
• Maintain and update the Inventory Risk & Control Matrix (RCM).
• Ensure controls are: Designed effectively
• Operating consistently
• Supported with appropriate documentation
• Lead remediation efforts for control deficiencies and audit findings.
• Provide training and guidance to control owners across the enterprise.

3. Standardization & Process Excellence

• Develop and deploy standardized templates, SOPs, and toolkits for:
• Count procedures
• Variance investigations
• Cost updates
• LCM testing
• Obsolescence reviews
• Partner with Shared Services to centralize transactional, repeatable tasks.
• Drive harmonization of inventory processes across segments and plants. Facilitate best practice sharing and continuous improvement initiatives.

4. Inventory Valuation & Costing Oversight

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in inventory accounting, cost accounting, or supply chain finance.
• Strong knowledge of inventory valuation, standard costing, and manufacturing accounting.
• Experience with internal controls, SOX/ICFR, and audit coordination.
• Ability to influence across segments, plants, and corporate functions. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

• CPA, CMA, or similar certification.
• Experience in building materials, construction products, or manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, D365, etc.).
• Experience leading cross-functional transformation initiatives.

Key Competencies

• Strong governance mindset
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills
• Ability to drive standardization in decentralized environments
• Deep understanding of inventory processes and controls

To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected].

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