Inventory Control Manager - Live Goods (Multi-Site Wholesale Grower)
Grow Your Career with an Industry Leader
Are you a hands-on inventory professional who thrives on solving challenges, improving processes, and creating operational excellence? Do you enjoy working in an environment where your decisions directly impact product availability, customer satisfaction, and business success?
We are seeking an experienced, results-driven Inventory Control Manager to lead inventory management across multiple growing facilities, greenhouses, and distribution sites. This is a unique opportunity to become a key operational leader in a dynamic horticultural organization where your expertise will help ensure the right product is available at the right place and the right time.
If you're passionate about process improvement, data-driven decision making, team leadership, and supply chain excellence, we invite you to join our growing team.
Position Summary
The Inventory Control Manager oversees the accuracy, visibility, movement, and lifecycle management of live goods inventory across multiple growing and distribution locations. This role synchronizes inventory between production, distribution centers, and wholesale customers, ensuring product availability while minimizing shrink, loss, and operational inefficiencies.
The successful candidate will work closely with Production, Logistics, Operations, Sales, and Distribution teams to optimize inventory performance, improve systems and processes, and support a high-volume seasonal business.
Key Responsibilities
Manage inventory accuracy across all growing locations, greenhouses, and distribution centers.
Standardize inventory control processes across multiple sites.
Coordinate inter-site transfers and ensure real-time inventory visibility.
Align inventory with outbound shipping schedules and wholesale fulfillment.
Collaborate with logistics teams to ensure timely product movement.
Develop inventory strategies based on crop cycles, seasonality, and demand.
Track product lifecycle from propagation through sale readiness.
Monitor product quality, aging, and readiness for shipment.
Oversee ERP/WMS inventory systems and improve tracking capabilities.
Develop SOPs and reduce shrink, damage, and inefficiencies.
Lead and train inventory teams across multiple sites.
Provide reporting and analytics to support operational decisions.
Ensure compliance with agricultural and traceability regulations.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Inventory Accuracy Rate: 97-99%
Shrinkage Rate: < 5%
Inventory Turnover and Days on Hand
Forecast Accuracy
Cycle Count Completion Rate
Inter-Site Transfer Accuracy
Sellable Inventory %
Audit Compliance Score
Preferred Qualifications
Degree in Supply Chain, Agriculture, Horticulture, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
Experience in greenhouse, nursery, or agricultural operations.
5-10+ years of inventory, supply chain, or operations experience.
Experience managing multi-site inventory operations.
Strong experience with ERP/WMS systems.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Background in wholesale distribution or perishable supply chains.
Familiarity with crop planning and lifecycle management.
Key Skills
Multi-site inventory management
Wholesale distribution coordination
Demand and supply balancing
Data analysis and reporting
Process improvement
Leadership and team development
Cross-functional communication
Work Environment
Combination of office, greenhouse, and distribution center environments.
Frequent travel between sites.
Exposure to varying weather conditions.
Seasonal workload peaks, including weekends.
Why Join Us?
At Bell Nursery, you'll have the opportunity to do more than manage inventory. You'll help drive the success of a business that brings millions of plants to customers each year. Your expertise will influence operational efficiency, improve inventory visibility, support customer fulfillment, and contribute to the growth of a respected industry leader.
We offer a collaborative environment where your ideas are valued, your leadership is recognized, and your contributions make a measurable impact. If you're looking for a role that combines strategy, operations, leadership, and the unique challenges of live goods inventory management, we encourage you to apply.
Take the next step in your career and help us grow something great.