Asset Control Manager

The Asset Control Manager will be primarily responsible for overseeing company's inventory operations to ensure accuracy, minimize losses, and optimize stock levels for new hire onboarding. The ACM will manage the full inventory lifecycle—receiving, storing, and distributing hardware—using software to track data, conduct audits, and reconcile physical counts. Key duties include developing inventory policies, forecasting demand, and enhancing supply chain efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Inventory Accuracy & Auditing: Perform regular cycle counts, physical inventory audits, and reconcile discrepancies between system records and physical stock.
• Stock Optimization: Monitor inventory levels to prevent overstocking or stock-outs, ensuring optimal levels for production and demand.
• Process Improvement: Develop and implement inventory control policies, procedures, and best practices to enhance efficiency.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze inventory data to identify trends, turnover rates, and aging stock to support decision-making.
• Operational Oversight: Manage inbound and outbound logistics, including receiving, storing, and shipping, using Freshworks asset inventory management system.
• Vendor & Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with purchasing, sales, and logistics teams to align inventory with operational needs.
• Loss Mitigation: Implement security protocols and control measures to reduce theft, damage, and shrinkage.

Key Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in asset-logistics management; proven experience in inventory management, supply chain, occurring with an IT enterprise
• Technology: Proficiency in inventory management software (Freshworks) and MS Excel
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze data, interpret reports, and forecast needs
• Leadership: Experience supervising, collaborating with IT personnel, reporting inventory status to manager
• Education: A degree in business, logistics, or supply chain management is preferred

Required Skills and Tools

• Tools: Familiarity with Freshworks asset management a plus, not required
• Soft Skills: High attention to detail, self-motivated, and strong communication skills

Required Administrative and Soft Skills

• Management: familiar with service level agreements (SLAs) and managing vendor contracts
• Documentation: Proficiency in MS Excel and Word for tracking hardware assets, procurement activity, inventory reconciliations, lifecycle status, and KPI reporting.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to coordinate between internal technical teams and external vendors
• Applicant must reside in Dallas-Ft Worth area and work out of Richardson TX corporate office
• Able to be approved for a corporate credit card for job related expenses and minimum travel

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Inventory accuracy percentage (system vs. physical)
• Inventory turnover rate
• Stock-out frequency
• Reduction in shrinkage (loss) rates