Inventory Control Manager at Morales Beverage Group (MBG) in Houston, TX

Job description

• Located in Houston, TX Morales Beverage Group seeks a Inventory Control Manager for our Headquarters location. We have a competitive compensation package with a wide range of benefits for full-time employees.
• Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Inventory Control Manager is responsible for managing inventory levels and analyzing operational data to drive efficiency across the supply chain. This role combines hands-on inventory oversight with analytical insight, helping the organization improve accuracy, streamline logistics, and reduce operational costs. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, data-savvy, and highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and enforce inventory control procedures and best practices.
• Monitor and maintain accurate inventory records in ERP/inventory systems.
• Conduct cycle counts and physical inventory audits; reconcile any variances.
• Collaborate with procurement to manage reorder points and purchasing strategies.
• Coordinate with warehouse staff on organization, labeling, and storage standards.
• Track inventory turnover and minimize excess, obsolete, or slow-moving stock.
• Ensure inventory handling complies with company policy and regulatory standards.
• Supervise and train inventory control team members.
• All other duties assigned.
• Analyze operational data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Create and maintain dashboards and reports to track KPIs (e.g., inventory accuracy, order fulfillment rate, cycle time).
• Support demand forecasting, supply planning, and capacity analysis using historical and real-time data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (procurement, logistics, production) to improve workflows and resource allocation.
• Develop models to simulate inventory and supply chain scenarios for planning purposes.
• Assist in system implementations, process improvements, and technology upgrades related to inventory and operations.
• Present insights and strategic recommendations to senior management.

Requirements

• Planning: Accurately scopes out the length and difficulty of tasks and projects. Sets objectives and goals; breaks down work into process steps; develops schedules and task/people assignments.
• Decision Quality: Makes good decisions based on analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment. Seeks diverse input from others and weighs information before making decisions.
• Process Management: Good at figuring out the necessary processes to get things done. Knows how to organize people and activities; understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient workflows.
• Managing and Measuring Work: Clearly assigns responsibility for tasks and decisions. Sets clear objectives and measures; monitors process, progress, and results.
• Developing Others: Provides constructive feedback to others and helps them improve their skills. Is a people builder; motivates others to improve performance.
• Collaborate with peers and the supervisor to strategize on issues that disrupt goal achievement
• A high level of professionalism and confidentiality is crucial to this role
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, department leaders and executive leadership with the purpose of:
• Being approachable at all times
• Being known as a trusted resource for knowledge and guidance
• Desire to deliver excellence – Always looking for the very best product in what we do
• Living Above the Line – Exhibiting ownership, accountability and responsibility
• Engaged – Ensuring we all care about MBG and the work we do, from the top - down
• Responsive – We do what we say in a timely manner
• Respected – As professionals, we are known for accuracy in all we say and do
• Confident – Trust in our ability to be successful and make good decisions
• Ability to repeatedly lift, push, and pull 50+ pounds.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time while working at a computer or in meetings.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and move items up to 75 pounds.
• Will require walking, bending, and climbing ladders during inventory counts or warehouse audits.
• Must be comfortable working in a warehouse environment periodically, including exposure to varying temperatures.
• Ability to use hands and fingers for data entry, equipment use, and paperwork.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive, hands-on approach to tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• 1-3 years of experience in a warehouse or inventory control (IC) work required.
• 1-3 years of prior leadership experience required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word preferred.
• Forklift experience is an advantage.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• This role requires flexibility to work out-of-town, early mornings, evenings, weekends, or holidays as needed.
• Must be able to pass a background and drug screening for hire and randomly throughout employment.

Skills

Preferred

• Forklift experience