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Packaging & Containers, Manufacturing, Industrial Goods

Inventory Control Manager

Chicago, ILOnsiteFull TimeManager / Head$65,856–$78,400 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • inventory tracking systems
  • inventory control
  • forecasting strategies
  • inventory management software
  • data analysis
  • supply chain logistics
  • cost reduction
  • supplier relationships
  • training

Nice to have

  • systems engineering
  • product management

Role summary

Mauser Packaging Solutions is seeking an Inventory Control Manager to oversee inventory tracking, analyze stock levels, and anticipate shortages. This role involves developing strategies to improve logistics, reduce costs, and manage supplier relationships. The manager will also be responsible for recruiting and training inventory staff, reporting on key metrics to upper management, and contributing to team goals. The company emphasizes innovation, sustainability, and career growth opportunities within a diverse, forward-looking team.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Manage inventory tracking systems to record deliveries, shipments, and stock levels.
  • Evaluates deliveries, shipments, and product levels to improve inventory control expectations.
  • Analyze daily product and supply levels to anticipate inventory problems and shortages.
  • Communicates with inventory employees to meet business goals and address personnel issues.
  • Develop business relationships with suppliers and clients.
  • Propose strategies to reduce costs and improve supply chain logistics procedures.
  • Monitors demand and analyze data to anticipate future supply and logistical needs.
  • Reports on inventory levels, supply chain progress, procedural efficiency, and personnel issues to upper management.
  • Manages the recruitment and training of new inventory employees.
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Qualifications/Skills:

  • Leadership and management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Organizational and logistics skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Problem-solving
  • Data analysis
  • Interpersonal ability
  • Team-oriented
  • Proactive critical thinking

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s or associate degree in business, logistics, systems engineering, supply chain management, or similar
  • Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a similar role
  • Experience working with inventory management software and forecasting strategies
  • Experience conducting tracking and data analysis
  • Product and inventory management certification 

Pay: The range is $65,856 - $78,400 per year. Exact salary offered will depend on candidate’s experience, work location, skills, etc.

Benefits: Mauser Packaging Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, and other competitive benefits.


Do you want to work with people who are dedicated to innovation and making the world a better place? Do you want to build a career with a company that provides opportunities for growth and development?

Mauser Packaging Solutions is that company.

Our mission is to help our customers achieve better sustainability with their packaging. And we do that by giving our people the opportunity to do important work, solve interesting problems and be part of a diverse, forward-looking team.

At Mauser Packaging Solutions, you can be proud to work for a company that’s always striving to innovate and serve customers better—and help them be better stewards of the environment.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional—or just beginning your career—there’s a place where you can help make a difference at Mauser Packaging Solutions. Join us!

Mauser Packaging Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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