Inventory Control Supervisor

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Job Title: Inventory Control Supervisor
Location: Alsip, IL (Onsite)

About Us
Imagine a company with technology leadership of over 160 years, yet it operates with the energy of a startup. Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planets. We produce innovative and mission-critical flow creation and life science technologies – from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gasses, and powers – to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by over 80+ brands, our products are used in various end-markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Across the globe, we’re driving growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset. Learn more at irco.com and join us to own your future.  

Job Overview
Power the heartbeat of industrial innovation. At Ingersoll Rand, our Industrial Technologies & Services (ITS) business powers essential industries through advanced solutions in air, gas, fluid, and material handling. Built on a legacy of reliability, performance, and impact, we’re looking for an Inventory Control Supervisor ready to own inventory integrity and elevate operational excellence. This is a high-impact, hands-on supervisory role at the center of our operations. You’ll oversee daily inventory activities, enforce standard work, and drive SAP transactional discipline while ensuring compliance with internal controls and audit requirements. Accuracy, accountability, and consistency start with you.

As the steward of inventory accuracy, you’ll supervise cycle count programs, discrepancy investigations, and drive root cause and corrective action to resolution. You’ll set clear expectations, coach and guide inventory personnel, and hold the team to high performance standards. Audit readiness, control adherence, and clear KPI reporting are core to your mission. If you thrive in an environment where ownership matters, details count, and results are visible, this is your opportunity to make a measurable impact. Bring your proven leadership, problem-solving mindset, and operational rigor to Ingersoll Rand—and help power what’s next.

Responsibilities

• Lead inventory control activities across raw materials, WIP, finished goods, and MRO inventory.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, reconciliation, and root-cause analysis.
• Apply IR Excellence (IRX) and continuous improvement principles to improve material flow and efficiency.
• Develop, enhance, and standardize inventory control processes to improve accuracy, and compliance across manufacturing operations.
• Partner cross-functionally with Production, Scheduling, Purchasing, and Shipping.
• Analyze inventory KPIs including turns, shortages, and variances.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and EHS standards.
• Train, coach, and develop team members while fostering accountability and engagement.

Requirements:

• Associate’s degree 
• 4+ years of experience in inventory control / materials management in a manufacturing setting
• 3+ years of experience with inventory control audits 
• 2+ years’ experience supervising and leading team members who are direct reports
• 2+ years' demonstrated experience working in ERP software such as SAP, Oracle, JDE

Core Competencies

• Supervisory leadership with a self-directed, team-focused approach
• Inventory control, material management, and inventory accuracy governance
• Process development, standardization, and continuous improvement
• Data analysis, root cause investigation, and problem resolution
• Strong command of inventory control methodologies, including cycle counting, ABC classification, and FIFO/LIFO principles
• Proactive communicator skilled in cross-functional collaboration across Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Quality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Preferences:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, operations, or related field.
• SAP expertise in IM, MM, and/or WM

Travel & Work Arrangements
This position will be based at our Alsip, IL location with minimal anticipated travel.

Pay Range: 
The pay range for this role is $85,000-$115,000. The pay range considers a wide range of factors that include a candidate’s skills; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and geographic location.

What We Offer 
At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership — taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond.

Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com.