Director, Inventory Control

Menasha Packaging

Location: Neenah, WI 54956, US
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Industry: Consumer Packaged Goods Manufacturing
Occupational Category: 51-0000.00 – Production
Posted: Wednesday, 08 July 2026
Valid Through: Friday, 07 August 2026

Job Description

Menasha Packaging is hiring a Director, Inventory Control in Neenah, WI. This is a full-time position.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Strategy & Leadership

  • Develop and execute enterprise inventory control strategies aligned with company operational and financial objectives.
  • Lead inventory governance across manufacturing, services, and distribution facilities.
  • Establish inventory accuracy standards, policies, procedures, and control frameworks.
  • Drive inventory optimization initiatives focused on reducing excess and obsolete inventory while maintaining customer service levels.
  • Partner with leadership to improve working capital efficiency and inventory turns.


Operational Excellence

  • Oversee cycle count programs, physical inventories, reconciliation processes, and inventory audits.
  • Identify root causes of inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence methodologies.
  • Standardize inventory management best practices across plants and business units.
  • Monitor inventory KPIs and implement action plans to improve performance.


Systems & Data Management

  • Ensure integrity and accuracy of ERP inventory transactions and master data.
  • Partner with IT and Supply Chain teams to enhance inventory reporting, visibility, and automation capabilities.
  • Lead implementation and optimization of inventory management tools, dashboards, and analytics.
  • Develop forecasting and inventory analysis models to support planning and purchasing decisions.


Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner closely with Finance on inventory valuation, reserve analysis, and audit compliance.
  • Collaborate with Procurement, Planning, and Operations teams to balance production efficiency and inventory investment.
  • Support customer fulfillment objectives through effective inventory availability and control.
  • Provide guidance and support during acquisitions, integrations, and operational transitions.


Team Leadership

  • Build, develop, and lead a high-performing inventory control organization.
  • Coach and mentor managers and team members to strengthen technical and leadership capabilities.
  • Establish clear goals, accountability measures, and development plans for staff.
  • Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational discipline.


Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Finance, or equivalent work experience.


Experience

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in inventory control, supply chain, operations, or manufacturing leadership roles.
  • 5+ years of leadership experience managing multi-site inventory or supply chain functions.
  • Experience within manufacturing, packaging, consumer products, paper, or industrial operations strongly preferred.
  • Proven experience leading inventory optimization and process improvement initiatives.
  • Experience with SAP and Microsoft suite is critical.


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Strong understanding of inventory management principles, manufacturing operations, and supply chain processes.
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong financial acumen related to inventory valuation, forecasting, and working capital management.
  • Ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
  • Proven ability to lead change in a complex operational environment.
  • Proficiency with data analytics and reporting tools.
  • Lean, Six Sigma, or APICS/CPIM certification is a plus.


Working Conditions

  • Ability to travel up to 30-40% to manufacturing and distribution facilities.
  • Primarily office and manufacturing environment.
  • May require occasional evening or weekend support related to inventory audits or operational initiatives.


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Education Requirements

high school

Skills

Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.

Benefits

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