
Assistant Inventory Control Manager
Required skills
- inventory control
- receiving
- server and rack kitting
- detrash
- stockroom operations
- material delivery
- production
- inventory accuracy
- safety
- process execution
Nice to have
- SAP
Role summary
The Assistant Inventory Control Manager at Jabil oversees critical inventory and material flow operations including receiving, kitting, detrash, stockroom management, and delivery to production. This role ensures material accuracy, timely flow, and adherence to safety and process standards in a high-volume manufacturing setting. The position leads Supervisors and Assistant Supervisors, indirectly managing over 110 employees, and collaborates closely with Production, Operations, and Planning teams to meet production demands. Key responsibilities include managing labor, developing leaders, identifying and resolving operational bottlenecks, driving continuous improvement, and communicating performance and risks to senior management.
Schedule — Shift 402
Sunday–Wednesday, 6:00 PM–6:00 AM, with Wednesdays alternating on/off each week.
Job Summary
The Assistant Inventory Control Manager leads receiving, server and rack kitting, detrash, stockroom operations, and material delivery to production. This position ensures accurate and timely material flow while maintaining inventory accuracy, safety, and consistent process execution in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
The role leads Supervisors and Assistant Supervisors, with indirect responsibility for 110+ employees, and partners with Production, Operations, and Planning to support production requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership and People Management
- Lead Supervisors and Assistant Supervisors across assigned inventory control and material-flow operations.
- Plan labor and resources to meet production requirements and operational priorities.
- Coach and develop leaders, establish clear expectations, and maintain accountability for performance and safety.
- Maintain a strong floor presence to support employees, identify challenges, and ensure consistent execution.
Operational Management
- Oversee end-to-end receiving, server and rack kitting, detrash, stockroom activities, and delivery of materials to production.
- Ensure materials are available, accurate, and delivered within required timelines.
- Monitor material availability, inventory accuracy, delivery timeliness, service-level adherence, and dock throughput.
- Identify and resolve material-flow bottlenecks and inventory discrepancies.
- Coordinate with Production, Operations, and Planning to align priorities and address material constraints.
- Communicate operational risks, shift performance, and recovery plans to management.
Inventory Accuracy and Process Compliance
- Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures, safety requirements, and company policies.
- Support cycle counts, physical inventories, audits, and inventory-system accuracy.
- Identify process gaps and implement corrective actions to improve execution and prevent recurring issues.
Continuous Improvement
- Drive improvements in dock operations and material flow.
- Improve efficiency across kitting, detrash, and production delivery.
- Reduce rework, material loss, and waste.
- Establish and reinforce standard work across assigned operations.
Job Qualifications — Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong understanding of inventory control, receiving, dock operations, and high-volume material flow.
- Ability to lead large teams through multiple supervisory levels.
- Strong analytical skills, including interpreting operational metrics and implementing corrective actions.
- Ability to communicate performance, risks, and recovery plans clearly to senior leadership.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and warehouse or inventory-management systems.
- SAP experience is a plus.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, time-sensitive production environment.
BENEFITS PACKAGE WITH JABIL
- Competitive compensation plan
- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options
- 401K match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Life, AD&DJBL TA - Job Requisition Process Status, and Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
- Adoption Assistance
- Annual Merit Increases
- Community Volunteer Opportunity
Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Accessibility Accommodation
If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Jabil.com/Careers site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an e-mail to Always_Accessible@Jabil.com or calling 727-803-7988 with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions to this e-mail or phone number. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.#whereyoubelong#AWorldofPossibilitiesSimilar roles
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