Inventory Controller - US/LATAM

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This position reports to

Senior Business Controller __

As the USLATAM Inventory Controller, you will provide financial leadership and governance over inventory-related processes across the ELIP US Region, including raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods. This role is responsible for driving visibility, transparency, and financial control of inventory performance by analyzing key metrics and benchmarking KPIs to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that impact business results.

Serving as the primary finance partner to USLATAM Region Operations Leader, USLATAM Operations Controller and reporting to the USLATAM Region CFO, you will assess the financial implications of inventory management across U.S. manufacturing plants and distribution centers, valued at $225M+. Working closely with site leadership and finance teams, you will evaluate inventory risks, support decision-making, strengthen controls, and recommend continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational and financial performance.

This position can be based anywhere in the United States and requires 25–30% travel on a quarterly basis to support plant and distribution center operations. #LI-Remote

Key responsibilities for the role

• Serve as the primary finance partner to US Region Operations Leader, USLATAM Operations Controller and the USLATAM Region CFO (among other key folks) on inventory-related financial matters, providing insights into inventory performance, risks, and business impacts. Partner closely with Operations Managers and site leadership to identify and implement improvements in inventory management processes, controls, and performance.
• Identify areas of weakness and drive continuous improvement by