Inventory Lead COE

Robert Half
Chicago, IL

Job Description

Job Description

The salary range for this position is $145,000 - $155,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected].

Job Dscription

1) Inventory Governance & Policy Leadership

Own and maintain enterprise-wide inventory policies, including:

  • Cycle counts
  • Walltowall counts
  • Book to physical adjustments
  • Inventory rollforward requirements
  • Standard cost methodology
  • Variance analysis
  • Overhead absorption
  • LCM and obsolescence reserves
  • Ensure policies are consistently applied across all segments, plants, and warehouses.
  • Lead the governance process for inventory-related master data, BOMs, routings, and costing structures.

2. Internal Controls & amp; Audit Coordination Serve as the primary coordination point for:

  • Internal Audit
  • External Audit
  • Corporate SOX/ICFR teams
  • Maintain and update the Inventory Risk & Control Matrix (RCM).
  • Ensure controls are: Designed effectively
  • Operating consistently
  • Supported with appropriate documentation
  • Lead remediation efforts for control deficiencies and audit findings.
  • Provide training and guidance to control owners across the enterprise.

3. Standardization & Process Excellence

  • Develop and deploy standardized templates, SOPs, and toolkits for:
  • Count procedures
  • Variance investigations
  • Cost updates
  • LCM testing
  • Obsolescence reviews
  • Partner with Shared Services to centralize transactional, repeatable tasks.
  • Drive harmonization of inventory processes across segments and plants. Facilitate best practice sharing and continuous improvement initiatives.

4. Inventory Valuation & Costing Oversight

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in inventory accounting, cost accounting, or supply chain finance.
  • Strong knowledge of inventory valuation, standard costing, and manufacturing accounting.
  • Experience with internal controls, SOX/ICFR, and audit coordination.
  • Ability to influence across segments, plants, and corporate functions. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

  • CPA, CMA, or similar certification.
  • Experience in building materials, construction products, or manufacturing.
  • Experience with ERP systems (SAP, D365, etc.).
  • Experience leading cross-functional transformation initiatives.

Key Competencies

  • Strong governance mindset
  • Excellent communication and facilitation skills
  • Ability to drive standardization in decentralized environments
  • Deep understanding of inventory processes and controls

To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected].

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Posted 2026-08-08

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