Inventory Control Manager

Posted:
10/7/2025, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Lansing, Michigan, United States ⋅ Michigan, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

Come Be Part of a Mission that Matters!

Neogen is looking for a Distribution Manager in our Inventory Control area that would be responsible for managing all inventory related functions of Neogen's Animal & Food Safety Distribution center.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Warehouse Management (personally or through subordinate personnel):

  • Ensure a safe working environment for employees
  • Track direct labor expenses
  • Create KPI’s for departments and work with subordinates to promote a culture of continuous improvement
  • Manage receiving functions to ensure timely product receipts and replenishment
  • Manage processing product returns from customers
  • Write and maintain procedures, work instructions and forms related to receiving and reverse logistics
  • Manage inventories, receipts, transfers and cycle counts ensuring physical & virtual match
  • Tracks product scrap and manages disposal & recycle
  • Investigate customer complaints related to areas of responsibility
  • Implement programs to minimize receiving, transferring and replenishment errors.
  • Maintain locations and planogram of product in warehouse
  • Coordinate equipment maintenance schedule with facilities team or vendor
  • Participate in corporate procurement on pricing on products and services
  • Oversee housekeeping requirements for the warehouse
  • Coordinate release of products from quarantine with QA
  • Oversee quality assurance function for buy-sell items and those produced under contract manufacturing arrangement
  • Create and maintain online system for dock appointments and deliveries


MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Recruit, hire, train, coach and retain staffing.
  • Expect. Inspect and take remedial action when needed.
  • Conduct performance appraisals, address complaints and resolve problems.
  • Carry on responsibilities in accordance with the company’s policies and applicable state and local laws.
  • Participate in divisional safety committee.


ADMINISTRATIVE/REPORTING:

  • Participate in department, staff and monthly management meetings.
  • Business planning and annual budgeting.
  • Misc. reports & projects as directed by management


EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management or related field and/or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
  • Direct shipping, distribution, receiving, delivery warehousing logistical experience or combination of applicable education and experience. Knowledge of commercial shipping systems, SAP, WMIS and 1D / 2D barcoding systems as well as shipment of hazardous goods. Experience and training in domestic and international shipping. Experience with all modalities of distribution including small package air and ground, freight air and ground, and ocean container shipping.
  • Five years plus related professional experience and a clear understanding of distribution management
  • Ability to interface successfully with management and subordinates
  • Strong capability to work independently and as a team member

WHO IS NEOGEN:

From farm to fork, we offer solutions to enhance the quality, quantity and safety of the global food supply. Our food safety diagnostics are used within farming operations to the production facilities of most of the world’s best-known food companies. Neogen’s solutions are critical to the health and well-being of our customers’ operations – and in turn their consumers. What we do matters!

Neogen’s culture combines stability with a deep believe in providing professional and personal growth. Our Pillars of Trust – the principles which guide our everyday decision—making, include Openness, Honesty, Credibility, Respect, and Service. It’s the belief in these characteristics that provide a consistent, happy and healthy work environment for our employees.


 

Neogen Corporation

Website: https://neogen.com/

Headquarter Location: Lansing, Michigan, United States

Employee Count: 5001-10000

Year Founded: 1982

IPO Status: Public

Industries: Food and Beverage ⋅ Food Processing ⋅ Life Science ⋅ Manufacturing