Distribution Center Inventory Control Manager

Job Description: Distribution Center Inventory Control Manager

Position Title: Distribution Center (DC) Inventory Control Manager

Reports To: Sr. Distribution Director

Position Summary

The DC Inventory Control Manager will oversee all aspects of inventory management within the distribution center, with a primary focus on compliance, accuracy, and risk mitigation. This role ensures inventory integrity through rigorous controls, audits, and process adherence. The Manager will be accountable for ensuring that the DC operates in compliance with company policies, financial standards, regulatory requirements, and internal/external audit expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance & Controls

• Enforce company inventory control policies aligned with SOX, GAAP, and internal compliance requirements.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory standards.
• Partner with Internal Audit and Finance to establish robust control frameworks for all inventory transactions.
• Maintain documentation of procedures and compliance checkpoints for audit readiness.
• Lead internal audit activities related to DC inventory and resolve findings promptly.

Inventory Accuracy & Integrity

• Oversee cycle counting programs and annual physical inventories.
• Monitor and analyze inventory variances; implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Develop and maintain KPI reporting on inventory accuracy, shrink, write-offs, and compliance exceptions.
• Partner with leadership and provide reporting highlighting risks and lost product.
• Ensure system data integrity across ERP/WMS platforms.

Risk Management & Process Improvement

• Identify and mitigate compliance risks in receiving, picking, packing, returns, and reverse logistics processes.
• Implement training programs for DC staff to strengthen compliance awareness and accountability.
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, and IT to enhance system controls and process automation.
• Drive root cause analysis for compliance breaches and inventory discrepancies.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead a team responsible for inventory accuracy and compliance within the DC.
• Serve as primary liaison between DC Operations, Finance, Audit, and Corporate Compliance teams.
• Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Accounting, or related field required.
• 7+ years of inventory control or distribution center experience, with at least 3 in a leadership role.
• Ability to operate equipment (PIT machines, reach truck, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of compliance frameworks (SOX, GAAP) and regulatory standards.
• Experience managing audits and implementing compliance-driven controls.
• Proficiency in WMS, ERP, and Microsoft Excel.
• Performs other related duties and ad-hoc assignments as required to support business needs.
• Exceptional analytical skills with ability to interpret and act on complex data.
• Strong leadership, communication, and change management skills.
• Ability to travel as needed, up to 25%

Arhaus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Arhaus is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Arhaus are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Arhaus will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Arhaus encourages applicants of all ages.