Inventory Control Supervisor

Job Description

The Inventory Control Supervisor is responsible for a wide variety of different job duties and responsibilities that include training and supervising the activities of subordinate workers, planning and scheduling tasks over both short and long term time periods. Other job duties include determining and administering policies and procedures that are related to inventory accuracy, shrinkage, process improvements and the storage of different kinds of materials, supplies and equipment. The Inventory Control Supervisor will report directly to the Inventory Control Manager.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain inventory accuracy and reporting processes that help to identify non conforming actions that require improvement or correction.

• Coordinate efforts to train and improve the effectiveness of inventory management personnel, policies and procedures.   Proficient in the inventory control processes inherent in the current WMS.  Utilize the WMS to support and facilitate accurate and timely updates to inventory on hand.

• Monitor and report on material movements and problems related to IBTs (Inter Branch Transfers) core and excess returns.  Investigate reported shortages and resolve IBT discrepancies reported by the branches.  Communicate discrepancies on core and inventory returns and pullback redeployment.  Resolve shortages/overages with shipping location prior to posting to available inventory.

• Manage the cycle count program to identify, resolve and improve processes to help meet company objectives.  Identify A, B and C items and perform scheduled cycle counts at a frequency in accordance with inventory profile.

• Coordinate with operations to define root cause of inventory discrepancies, for example, negative on hand.

• Monitor all communication on customer and IBT shortages/overages.  Before required cycle counts to verify the accuracy of the inventory on hand, and then reconcile adjustments as necessary with customer invoices or branch operations. 

• Assist in the disposition of Dead inventory (X99).

• Communicate with Supply Chain personnel to resolve IBT exception and inventory errors prior to inventory adjustments.

• Assist in the resolution and root-cause analysis of improper, incomplete or misshipped product.

• Coordinate the annual physical inventory process in the Distribution Centers.

• Working with DC support personnel, execute select vendor returns.

• Work with DC personnel to identify inventory velocities and support slotting activity to increase the overall efficiencies within the distribution center.

• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Skills

• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are communicating; taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Communicating:  Conveying information to others in an effective manner.

• Judgment & Decision making:  Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

• Time management:  Managing one’s time productively and efficiently. Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.

• Reading Comprehension:  Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

• Writing:  Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

• Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

• Mathematics: Using mathematics to solve problems.

• Critical Thinking:  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

• Service orientation:  Actively looking for ways to help people. Understand the linkages with other aspects of the supply chain and work collaboratively with the broader team to improve the overall process.

• Technology:  Comfortable with the use of WMS to drive inventory processes

Attributes

• Oral Expression :  The ability to communicate information and ideas verbally so others will understand.

• Oral Comprehension:  The ability to understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

• Written Comprehension:  The ability to understand information and ideas presented in writing.

• Written Expression:  The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday.

• Occasional lifting of items up to 25 pounds (files, computer printouts on occasion)

Environmental / Atmospheric Conditions

The performance of this position may require exposure to the warehouse areas where certain areas may require the use of personal protective equipment such as steel toed shoes and safety glasses. The primary environment is characterized by ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment found in a typical office environment.

Qualifications

Education

• BA or BS in Business or related field or 3-5 years of experience in a related activity.

• Bilingual Spanish Required

Professional Experience

• 3 or more years of hands on experience in a data intensive environment with direct responsibility for data integrity.

• Demonstrated working knowledge of JDA Application.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the AS400 application and the ability to create and use tools for data extraction and analysis.

• Experience in related capacity including purchasing and replenishment preferred.

Computer Skills

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, AS400, Windows components.

PAY STATEMENT

The annualized pay ranges vary based on work location. The salary range for this position is $70,304.00 – $73,000.00. per (year), depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.