Director, Inventory Control

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A Day in the Life

In the position of Director, Inventory Control, you will lead the enterprise Inventory Control function across Monster's manufacturing facilities, co-packer network, warehouses, third-party logistics providers, and distribution centers, with accountability for inventory accuracy, financial integrity, product traceability, and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) control environment over a material balance-sheet asset. Set and execute the inventory control strategy and governance model; own the inventory-related financial controls, close and audit processes, and partner with key stakeholders to improve working-capital performance, system-of-record integrity, and inventory health. Build and lead a multi-site team through managers, establishing scalable, standardized processes, and a culture of accountability that supports growth across the network.

The Impact You'll Make

Inventory Control Strategy & Governance

• Set the 2-3 year inventory control strategy, operating model, and governance framework across manufacturing, co-packer, warehouse, 3PL, and distribution center operations. Establish and maintain enterprise policies, standards, approval matrices, and segregation-of-duties for inventory adjustments, write-offs, and transfers, and ensure consistent adoption and compliance across every site and partner.

Financial Controls, Close & Audit

• Own the design and operating effectiveness of inventory-related SOX key controls.
• Lead book-to-physical reconciliation, inventory adjustment review and approval, and month/quarter-end close activities; partner with Accounting on excess & obsolete (E&O) and obsolescence reserves, standard cost and inventory valuation variances, and shrink accounting.
• Serve as the primary business owner for internal and external audit of inventory.

Third-Party, Consigned & In-Transit Inventory

• Govern inventory held outside company control; raw materials and packaging at co-packers, consigned and vendor managed stock, 3PL-held finished goods, intercompany and in-transit inventory, and the hand-off to bottler/distributor partners.
• Define contractual count and reporting requirements, variance tolerances, shrink claims and chargeback processes, and partner Service Level Agreement (SLA) scorecards and drive resolution of partner variances and recoveries.

Product Integrity, Traceability & Recall Readiness

• Own shelf-life and code-date management (First Expired, First Out [FEFO]

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t include at least one enterprise ERP/WMS transformation (SAP S/4 HANA preferred).

• More than 7 years of experience in Leading leaders: managing multi-site teams through subordinate managers, with workforce planning, budget/P&L accountability, and demonstrated success building or scaling

a function.

• Computer Skills Desired: Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Excel). Barcode/RFID and mobile scanning technologies knowledge and hands-on experience with SAP S/4 and WMS implementations. SAP S/4 HANA (MM/WM/EWM) and SAP ECC, SAP IBP, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Power BI and advanced analytics.
• Preferred Certifications: ASCM/APICS CPIM or CSCP (CLTD a plus); Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred (Green Belt minimum); CPA or CMA considered in lieu of supply chain certification for finance-oriented candidates.
• Additional Knowledge or Skills to be Successful in this role: Experience with manufacturing and co-packer sites, warehouses/DCs/3PLs, SOX inventory controls and audit management, co-packer and 3PL inventory governance, shelflife, lot traceability, recall readiness (FSMA 204), and working-capital and SLOB/E&O management.

Monster Energy provides competitive total compensation. The estimated annual salary range for this position is listed below. Actual compensation may vary based on skills, qualifications, experience, and work location.

Pay Range
$135,000 — $180,000 USD

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