Inventory Manager Salary in the US
Inventory Manager Salary Range
$65,000
$90,100
Low Range
High Range
Midpoint
This salary range represents a national benchmark in USD. Regional salary adjustment factors can be applied below to estimate how compensation may shift by state.
Salary benchmarks are based on a mix of TQR internal data and external market research for specialized manufacturing and technical roles in the U.S.
Inventory Manager salaries in the Food & Beverage Manufacturing industry typically range from $65,000 to $90,100, with a midpoint of approximately $78,600. Compensation varies based on inventory management experience, supply chain expertise, ERP system knowledge, manufacturing complexity, continuous improvement experience, and overall operational responsibility.
What the Salary Percentiles Mean
The following range has been generated based on real salary data across North America.
$65,000
$90,100
$65,000
25th percentile
Employees in this section often have a lower level of experience or skills and
are still growing into their role. This role may also be at a small to medium-sized business.
$78,600
50th percentile
Employees in this section typically demonstrate the required level of experience plus many skills that are deemed an asset. This role is likely at a medium-sized business.
$90,100
75th percentile
Employees in this section typically demonstrate a higher-level of expertise and/or enhanced qualifications. They should also have a proven track record and cultural fit. This role is likely at a larger business.
Regional Salary Adjustments
Salary ranges can vary by region based on cost of living, labor competition, industry concentration, and talent availability. The map below shows regional adjustment factors that can be applied to the national salary benchmark as a directional guide.
Factors That Affect an Inventory Manager's Salary
Inventory Manager compensation can vary based on manufacturing complexity, inventory volume, warehouse size, ERP system expertise, food manufacturing experience, leadership responsibility, location, and overall supply chain accountability. Employers may need to adjust compensation when the position oversees multiple warehouse locations, large inventory values, highly regulated food operations, or advanced inventory management systems.
Inventory Manager Job Description:
An Inventory Manager is responsible for overseeing inventory control, inventory accuracy, materials planning, and inventory optimization within a manufacturing environment. This role helps ensure the efficient flow of raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), packaging materials, and finished goods while minimizing inventory discrepancies, reducing waste, supporting production schedules, and maintaining food safety and regulatory compliance.
Inventory Managers typically manage inventory control processes, cycle counting, warehouse inventory, purchasing support, inventory audits, and materials analysis while working closely with Production, Warehouse, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations teams. Their responsibilities may include monitoring inventory levels, improving inventory accuracy, implementing inventory control procedures, performing root cause analysis on inventory variances, supporting ERP inventory systems, managing FIFO practices, and ensuring materials are available to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
Inventory Managers are expected to understand how inventory management directly impacts production efficiency, food safety, customer service, operating costs, and overall business performance. Strong candidates typically combine inventory management expertise, analytical skills, continuous improvement experience, communication skills, and the ability to optimize inventory processes within fast-paced food manufacturing environments.
Common Responsibilities:
Managing inventory control processes to ensure accurate inventory levels for raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), packaging materials, and finished goods.
Monitoring inventory accuracy through cycle counts, physical inventories, inventory audits, and reconciliation activities while investigating and resolving discrepancies.
Implementing and improving inventory control procedures, FIFO practices, GMP, HACCP, and inventory tracking systems to optimize material flow and minimize waste.
Collaborating with Purchasing, Warehouse, Production, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to maintain inventory availability and support production schedules.
Analyzing inventory performance, stock movement, inventory variances, obsolete inventory, and key performance indicators while implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensuring compliance with FDA, USDA (where applicable), GMP, HACCP, SQF, company inventory policies, and food safety requirements.
Utilizing ERP and warehouse management systems to maintain inventory records, generate reports, improve inventory accuracy, and support operational decision-making.
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