Inventory Control Supervisor, Industrial Manufacturing

Overview

Power the heartbeat of industrial innovation. At Ingersoll Rand – Industrial Technologies & Services (ITS), we deliver engineered solutions supporting critical operations across air, gas, fluid, and material handling systems. We are seeking an Inventory Control Supervisor with proven experience leading direct reports in a discrete industrial manufacturing environment where engineered components, machined parts, and multi-level assemblies are produced and managed. This role owns inventory integrity across a complex materials landscape—far beyond high-volume consumables.

Responsibilities

• Lead inventory control activities across raw materials, WIP, finished goods, and MRO inventory.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, reconciliation, and root-cause analysis.
• Apply IR Excellence (IRX) and continuous improvement principles to improve material flow and efficiency.
• Develop, enhance, and standardize inventory control processes to improve accuracy, and compliance across manufacturing operations.
• Partner cross-functionally with Production, Scheduling, Purchasing, and Shipping.
• Analyze inventory KPIs including turns, shortages, and variances.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and EHS standards.
• Train, coach, and develop team members while fostering accountability and engagement.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree
• 4+ years of experience in inventory control / materials management in a manufacturing setting
• 3+ years of experience with inventory control audits
• 2+ years’ experience supervising and leading team members who are direct reports
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience working in ERP software such as SAP, Oracle, JDE

Core Competencies

• Supervisory leadership with a self-directed, team-focused approach
• Inventory control, material management, and inventory accuracy governance
• Process development, standardization, and continuous improvement
• Data analysis, root cause investigation, and problem resolution
• Strong command of inventory control methodologies, including cycle counting, ABC classification, and FIFO/LIFO principles
• Proactive communicator skilled in cross-functional collaboration across Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Quality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Preferences

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, operations, or related field.
• SAP expertise in IM, MM, and/or WM

Travel & Work Arrangements

This position will be based at our Alsip, IL location with minimal anticipated travel.

Pay Range

The pay range for this role is $85,000-$115,000. The pay range considers a wide range of factors that include a candidate’s skills; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and geographic location.

What We Offer

At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership — taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond.

Ingersoll Rand is committed to achieving workforce diversity reflective of our communities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.