Sr. Manager, Inventory Control

ABOUT US

OLIPOP was founded in 2017 by Ben Goodwin and David Lester. Ben and David have been working together for nearly a decade to find accessible solutions to bring the benefits of digestive health to as many consumers as possible.  OLIPOP is a deliciously refreshing tonic that is crafted with prebiotics, botanicals, and natural plant fiber to support your microbiome and benefit digestive health. We're on a mission to provide an affordable, delicious alternative to soda that delivers leading-edge health benefits to mainstream consumers.

OUR TEAM

At Olipop our values lead the way we create our products, engage with each other, and interact with our community. While we’re invested in our product, we’re equally invested in personal development. We’re tightly knit, we’re genuine and we’re always pushing the envelope to do a better job than we did the day before. Our team is also fully remote, requiring us to be resourceful, creative and collaborative to support our fast-moving business.

To best serve our diverse community of customers, we also seek to recruit and include people with a diversity of abilities, backgrounds, and cultures.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Working at a start-up can be as much a personal journey as it is a professional one. To succeed at a company like Olipop, you must be comfortable with failing, learning, and adapting. You need to be curious, optimistic, and able to find a way when it seems impossible. You must be confident enough to express your ideas but humble and open to learning from your experiences and from others. If this is the approach you take to life, then we’d love to hear from you.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Reporting to the Controller, the Sr. Manager, Inventory Control is responsible for overseeing the inventory management process, developing inventory tracking systems, planning for inventory related issues, and providing leadership to the inventory control team. The successful candidate for this role will be a detail-oriented, proactive leader, with a strong background in inventory control.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Optimize inventory levels and accuracy by developing and implementing robust inventory control procedures and strategies. Use data-driven analysis to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead the monthly cost accounting close process, including preparation and review of journal entries, reconciliation of sub-ledgers to the general ledger, account analysis, and balance reviews to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Conduct monthly COGS variance and margin analysis, identifying key drivers and working closely with FP&A to align actual performance with forecasts and strategic goals.
• Oversee monthly Excess & Obsolete (E&O) inventory reviews in partnership with Operations and Supply Chain. Analyze aging and slow-moving inventory and book appropriate reserves in accordance with company policy.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain teams including Purchasing, Sourcing, Quality Assurance, and Logistics to manage inventory effectively and support operational goals.
• Own relationships with co-manufacturers and 3PL warehouses, ensuring inventory accuracy, yield analysis, and adherence to operational standards for efficiency and compliance.
• Maintain and troubleshoot EDI connections to ensure seamless data flow between systems. Monitor workflows to confirm proper handling of inventory transactions and adjustments.
• Establish and manage a cycle counting program to maintain inventory accuracy, identify discrepancies, and support overall inventory integrity.
• Lead and develop the Inventory Control team, setting clear goals, optimizing team structure, and ensuring alignment with broader department and company objectives.
• Coach, mentor, and support career development of team members through ongoing feedback, training opportunities, and performance development planning.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, contributing to departmental and organizational success.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 8+  years of related experience in cost and manufacturing accounting
• 3+ years of experience managing direct reports. 
• In-depth knowledge of inventory control procedures and systems
• Experience working for a manufacturer/CPG
• Strong technical, analytical, communication and presentation skills
• Ability to lead and motivate a team to achieve inventory control objectives
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and basic macros
• ERP experience, Netsuite is preferred

REPORTS TO:

Controller

COMPENSATION: 

$120,000-$130,000 base salary + bonus

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  Olipop does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination under Federal law. For more information, please see EEO is the Law.