lil sweet treat · 17 hours ago
Inventory Control Manager
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expLil Sweet Treat is seeking a highly organized and detail-driven Inventory Control Manager to own all inventory accuracy, movement, and retail transfer operations across their warehouse. This role is responsible for ensuring inventory is received correctly, stored properly, counted accurately, and transferred on time, while leading a team and collaborating with various departments.
Food Production
Responsibilities
Own all warehouse inventory accuracy across raw materials, finished goods, and retail SKUs
Ensure inventory is received, verified, labeled, and stocked correctly upon arrival
Maintain accurate system counts through disciplined cycle counts and audits
Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies with root-cause analysis and corrective action
Maintain clear location logic, labeling standards, and stock organization
Prepare, stage, and execute retail transfer orders with accuracy and timeliness
Coordinate inventory availability, quantities, and timelines with cross functional teams
Ensure transfer orders are picked, packed, documented, and reconciled correctly
Manage inventory movement between warehouse, retail locations, and off-site storage
Oversee all incoming purchase order receiving, including count verification and quality checks
Ensure proper storage, FIFO/FEFO practices, and space optimization
Maintain warehouse cleanliness, organization, and safety standards across all inventory areas
Set clear SOPs for receiving, stocking, counting, and transfers
Lead and develop the Inventory Control team with a focus on accuracy, discipline, and ownership
Own daily task planning and team scheduling, including coordination with drivers
Train team members on inventory systems, SOPs, and counting standards
Conduct performance reviews with clear metrics tied to accuracy and execution
Manage driver schedules for retail deliveries, transfers, and inventory movements
Ensure loads are staged accurately and drivers are dispatched with correct documentation
Coordinate with Fulfillment and Retail teams to align delivery timing and priorities
Maintain a KPI-driven inventory mindset (inventory accuracy, shrink, audit variance, on-time transfers)
Drive continuous improvement of inventory processes, tools, and documentation
Partner cross-functionally on forecasting, new product launches, and operational planning
Support system integrity within inventory and WMS platforms
Qualification
Required
3–5+ years in inventory control, warehouse operations, or logistics management
Proven experience owning inventory accuracy, audits, and transfers
Strong understanding of receiving, stocking, cycle counting, and reconciliation
Experience managing retail transfer orders or multi-location inventory
Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Comfortable leading teams and holding high standards for execution
Experience coordinating drivers and delivery schedules
Familiarity with inventory systems, WMS platforms, and ERP tools
Preferred
(NetSuite, SAP, Blue Yonder, Infor, or similar a plus)
Company
lil sweet treat
lil sweet treat is a distinctive candy concept that sources and develops premium confections from Spain, Sweden, Germany, Belgium, and other regions globally.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase