Manager, DC Inventory Control

Position Title:   Manager, Inventory Control

Department:  Inventory Control

Function:        Inventory Control

Grade:             180

Reports To:     General Manager

FLSA Status:   Exempt

Location:         ODC (Avon, IN) (not remote)

Target Hire Date: February 2026

 

At Sephora, our people create and drive our success. We know that delivering the best products, services, and experiences to our clients requires flawless execution. We strongly believe (and our actions prove it!) that our people are our best asset, and we work every day to arm them with the knowledge and tools not just to get the job done, but to feel inspired and fearless while doing it.

Your role at Sephora…

As our Manager of Inventory Control, you will be responsible for operational functions within the highly complex automated Distribution Center exceeding 745K square feet, operating 7 days per week, 2 shifts per day. The Manager, Inventory Control is responsible for the supervision of the Inventory Control operations and personnel, focusing on achieving defined service, cost, quality, and financial objectives.  The Manager, Inventory Control  works with the GM to develop strategies and objectives to maximize productivity, service levels, inventory levels and locations and reduce costs for the DC.

 

In addition, you will work collaboratively with Operational Leadership to accomplish the following:

Essential Functions of Job:

• Engaging and inspiring business leadership throughout the organization by using independent discretion to create, achieve short and long term strategic and tactical plans for the DC guided by broad principles, objectives, and standards
• Creates and implements plans for promoting team collaboration and accountability for meeting performance objectives, while building, motivating and leading cross-functional teams across the organization to achieve the objectives of the company.
• Leads with agility and manages ambiguity using independent judgment to build and promote free flow of information and communication throughout the organization that will encourage change while maintaining operational success.
• Ensures that direct reports have the support they need to effectively manage their departments through proper coaching and development
• Contributes to policy and program development through consistent administration and execution of policies/guidelines that effect daily work activities.
• Develops preventative measures that analyze quantitative, qualitative and trend data and makes decisions based on this data that will positivity impact productivity.
• Leverages Maintenance, Asset Protection, Human Resources, Finance, and other key support groups to integrate and align efforts across DC’s and its functions in retail and e-commerce environments.
• Effectively manage the allocation of equipment and labor resources to respective departments to ensure service levels and budgets are consistently met.
• Ensure that quality and accuracy control audits are conducted regularly.
• Prepare various management, productivity, and finance analysis reports in an accurate and timely manner
• Follow all company, safety, performance, state and OSHA rules, policies and regulations to ensure safe working practices,
• Maintain flexible work schedule and adhere to the requirement of working any designated shift and overtime as requested per business and operational needs.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to quickly develop a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of the production floor to include Receiving, Outbound/Shipping, Dotcom and Inventory Control.
• Ability to delegate, develop exempt leaders and lead large teams up to 300 associates
• Knowledge of distribution operating systems and all aspects of warehouse, production and logistics and transportation-related activities.
• Must be flexible and adaptive to respond to fast paced environment.  Must be able to manage multiple tasks against competing priorities.