Director, Inventory Control

Overview

We are authentic, professional providers of fun, focused on building a Great Place To Work For All by staying true to our mission: "Life's a Party, We're Makin' It Fun!" and "So Much Fun It's Scary!"

At Spencer's and Spirit Halloween, we do the right thing always-integrity, fairness, respect, and transparency are our foundation. You will find our culture to be inclusive, passionate, resilient, and one that values differences and embraces all.

One Team / One Goal

We are leaders and owners of our business success. Whether it's developing new and exclusive costumes, quality testing products, or implementing technology solutions, our teams understand the value of working collaboratively to embrace change through innovation, curiosity, and thoughtfulness.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Flexible work environment
• Career advancement
• Competitive base salary
• Bonus opportunity
• Vacation, Personal, Sick and Holiday pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life and AD&D insurance
• 401k with a company match
• 30% merchandise discount

Responsibilities

The Director, Inventory Control is responsible for leading financial oversight of inventory management across a multi-unit national retail organization.  This role ensures accurate inventory valuation, cost control, and financial reporting.  The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with finance and supply chain teams to align inventory practices with financial goals and compliance standards.

• Develop and execute financial strategies for inventory control, valuation, and cost management
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and audit requirements for inventory
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for inventory-related expenses
• Oversee audits, cycle counts, reconciliations, and shrinkage monitoring to maintain accuracy
• Partner with IT and operations to improve ERP and other financial tracking systems
• Analyze inventory data to support reporting, decision-making, and risk management
• Lead and develop finance-focused inventory teams, fostering accountability and improvement
• Collaborate across finance, merchandising, and operations to align inventory strategies with company goals
• Present financial insights, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field. Master's degree, a plus
• 10–15 years of progressive experience in inventory control, supply chain, or operations management, preferably in a large, multi-unit retail environment
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and driving enterprise-level initiatives
• Experience with inventory systems (e.g., WMS, ERP), process optimization, data analytics, and scaling financial inventory systems for expanding operations
• Experience with inventory audits, shrink reduction strategies, and cross-functional collaboration
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment

The pay range reflects the potential base salary range for this role. Individual base pay is determined by various factors such as relevant experience and skills, and the scope and responsibilities of the position.

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