Inventory Supervisor

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate record-keeping systems to track inventory movements and levels.
• Supervise inventory cycle counts, conduct audits, and ensure efficient stock management.
• Identifies, prioritizes, and leads the implementation of complex cross functional inventory control process improvement initiatives, with a focus on forward-thinking project introduction, development, and execution.
• Communicate effectively with management and customers to ensure SLAs are met and issues are promptly resolved.
• Responsible for meeting or surpassing daily Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), with accurate reporting that consistently exceeds customer expectations.
• Proficient in MRP and ERP systems for inventory management, supporting and educating team members on their daily utilization.
• Collaborate with the sourcing team to establish and implement optimal Min and Max levels for critical consumables to enhance operational efficiency.
• Support the implementation of a formal inventory control program in our 3PL distribution centers and ensure the execution of standardized inventory procedures.
• Effectively leverage and enhance inventory reports for internal and external purposes.
• Assists in analyzing inventory data, identifying trends, and making recommendations to optimize inventory levels and minimize stock outs or overstock situations.
• Provide first level of support for any escalated issue during work shift.
• Engages in employee relations initiatives, promptly addressing and resolving employee concerns to maintain a positive work environment.
• Assists in P&L forecasting and analysis, alongside labor planning and scheduling.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards to maintain a safe working environment for employees and visitors.
• Own inventory accuracy KPIs and daily inventory performance.
• Lead cycle counts, physical counts, and inventory reconciliation.
• Investigate inventory variances, shrinkage, and location discrepancies.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate inventory transactions, locations, and system records.
• Manage obsolete, excess, damaged, and slow-moving inventory.
• Optimize warehouse material flow, slotting, and inventory placement using velocity/heat-map analysis.
• Monitor receiving, put-away, replenishment, picking, and shipping processes for inventory accuracy.
• Support internal, customer, and external inventory audits.
• Train warehouse employees on inventory controls, scanning, and transaction processes.
• Partner with Operations and Quality to resolve inventory issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve inventory accuracy, productivity, and material flow.
• All other duties assigned, based on the business the warehouse supports.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years inventory leadership experience, including overseeing large inventories and audit procedures preferably in a high-volume production environment.
• Proven hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• An understanding of inventory control principles and procedures.
• Capable problem-solving skills and decision-making capabilities, demonstrating a strategic approach with a focus on achieving results and fostering continuous improvement.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal abilities, demonstrating effective verbal and written communication.
• Capacity to engage with customers in a professional manner.
• Proficiency in inventory management software and Microsoft Office applications.

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