Inventory Control Supervisor
Listed on 2026-01-16
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Management
Business Management, Supply Chain / Intl. Trade
Worker Type
Regular
Job DescriptionInventory Control Supervisor I is primarily responsible for overseeing the management and organization of production, engineering, and/or Government materials. Their duties include monitoring inventory levels, tracking inventory movements, implementing inventory control procedures, conducting audits, and ensuring accurate record‑keeping. Additionally, they’re expected to possess strong leadership skills to motivate and supervise a team of inventory control staff, providing guidance, training, and support as needed.
SummaryInventory Control Supervisor I is primarily responsible for overseeing the management and organization of production, engineering, and/or Government materials. Their duties include monitoring inventory levels, tracking inventory movements, implementing inventory control procedures, conducting audits, and ensuring accurate record-keeping. Additionally, they’re expected to possess strong leadership skills to motivate and supervise a team of inventory control staff, providing guidance, training, and support as needed.
PositionResponsibilities
- Developing and implementing strategies to optimize inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing carrying costs
- Managing and maintaining inventory management systems to accurately track inventory movements, adjustments, and discrepancies
- Conducting regular audits and reconciliations to ensure physical inventory matches records in the inventory management system
- Providing guidance and training to inventory control staff, ensuring they adhere to best practices and company policies
- Generating reports on inventory levels, stock movements, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to management to facilitate decision-making
- Identifying potential risks related to inventory management, such as stock shortages or excess inventory, and developing strategies to mitigate these risks
- Collaborating with other departments such as procurement, production, planning, and logistics, at a minimum, to ensure seamless coordination of inventory-related activities across the organization
- Other duties as assigned
- High school diploma with minimum of 3-5 years of equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- 0-2 years of previous experience in a supervisory or leadership position
- Strong knowledge of inventory management principles, including inventory control methods, inventory valuation, cycle counting, and ABC analysis
- Ability to accurately track and record inventory levels, identify discrepancies, and reconcile inventory records
- Proficiency in analyzing data, interpreting trends, and making data-driven decisions
- Ability to effectively prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and maintain organized inventory records
- Familiarity with inventory management software or systems, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Excel or similar spreadsheet software for data analysis and reporting
- Bachelor degree preferred in business administration, logistics, supply chain management, or a related field a plus
- Experience with Oracle ERP is desirable
- APICS training and/or certification is desirable
- Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologies.
- Uses vision to think beyond the immediate situation, explore multiple potential paths, and adapt decision‑making style based on the situational circumstances
- Inspires, motivates and empowers people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value back to employees
- Brings organizational values to life using personality, uniqueness and the creation of a shared vision
- Able to excel in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
- Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
- Committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment (Constant)
- Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)
- May operate dolly, pallet jack,…
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