# Inventory Control and Master Data Manager

> Activate Talent · Mexico (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2026-02-24

**Workplace:** remote

**Department:** AT1C

## Description

**Position**: Inventory Control & Master Data Manager

**Employment Type**: Full-Time

**Type of contract**: Independent contractor 

**The Role:**

We are seeking an experienced Inventory Control & Master Data Manager to ensure inventory accuracy, data integrity, and system alignment across all operational platforms. This role owns the governance of inventory-related master data and ensures that physical inventory, ERP systems, and third-party partners remain synchronized, accurate, and audit-ready.

This position plays a critical role in enabling reliable financial reporting, efficient fulfilment, seamless product launches, and scalable operations in a fast-growing consumer brand environment.

**Key Responsibilities:**

1\. Inventory Control & Accuracy:

-   Own inventory accuracy across all warehouses, 3PL partners, and systems of record
-   Lead programs for cycle counts, investigate variances, and drive root-cause resolution.
-   Reconcile discrepancies between ERP, WMS, and external partners
-   Partner with Operations and Finance to ensure inventory is audit-ready at all times.

2\. Master Data Management:

-   Own the creation, maintenance, and governance of inventory-related master data, including:

-   SKUs, item attributes, units of measure, BOMs, pack configurations
-   Vendor and manufacturing-related item data

-   Ensure consistency of data across ERP, WMS, and related systems.
-   Establish and enforce data standards, validation controls, and approval workflows.
-   Support new product launches through accurate and timely SKU setup.

3\. Systems & Process Ownership:

-   Serve as the subject-matter expert for inventory and item master data within the ERP
-   Document and maintain SOPs for inventory and master data processes
-   Identify process gaps and implement scalable improvements
-   Support system enhancements, integrations, and testing related to inventory and data management

4\. Cross-Functional Collaboration:

-   Partner closely with:

-   Finance on inventory valuation, costing, and month-end close
-   Operations and Warehousing on inventory controls and movements
-   Product Development on new SKU setup and updates
-   Planning and Supply Chain on inventory visibility and reporting

-   Act as the primary point of contact for inventory and master data inquiries

5\. Reporting & Insights:

-   Develop and maintain inventory accuracy and variance reporting
-   Provide clear visibility into risks, trends, and discrepancies
-   Proactively flag issues that could impact fulfillment, financial reporting, or product launches

6\. Success Measures (What Good Looks Like):

-   Sustained high inventory accuracy across all locations
-   Minimal unexplained inventory variances
-   Timely, error-free SKU and master data setup
-   Clean reconciliations between ERP, WMS, and financial records
-   Smooth audit outcomes with no material inventory or data findings
-   Strong operational confidence in inventory reporting

**Required Qualifications:**

-   5+ years of experience in inventory control, master data management, or supply chain operations
-   Hands-on ERP experience (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle)
-   Strong understanding of inventory flows, reconciliation, and controls
-   Demonstrated ability to manage complex datasets with high accuracy
-   Experience partnering cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, and external partners

**Preferred Qualifications:**

-   Experience in CPG, beauty, or DTC environments
-   Experience working with 3PLs and distributed warehouse networks
-   Familiarity with audit processes and inventory valuation
-   Experience supporting ERP implementations or system upgrades

**Core Competencies:**

-   Ownership & Accountability – Takes full responsibility for data integrity and outcomes
-   Process Discipline – Builds and maintains repeatable, scalable processes
-   Analytical Thinking – Identifies root causes and resolves discrepancies methodically
-   Cross-Functional Communication – Explains complex inventory and data topics clearly
-   Continuous Improvement – Proactively drives operational enhancements

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