Inventory Control Supervisor

Description

Responsibilities

• Ensure adequate inventory of materials and products are available for internal customers.
• Conducts daily inventory analysis to solve inventory problems.
• Maintain and update inventory records in a timely fashion.
• Facilitates and owns inventory management within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Identify and resolve root causes of inventory losses, working with cross functional teams to problem solve and implement preventative measures.
• Supervise and coach hourly associates in daily activities prioritizing and delegating ad hoc task in cooperation with production and warehouse operations personnel.
• Communicates with all levels of production proactively on essential material availability.  
• Promote a safety culture to ensure the safety of all personnel, equipment, and property.
• Manage, lead, and assist in the development of improved material flow in accordance with organizational philosophy.
• Enhance and create clear and concise reports to track and identify largest losses.
• Works closely with process engineers, inventory and procurement management, production teams and other plant management on process controls, systems reporting, and other transformational projects.
• Minimize inventory losses by incorporating best supply chain practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing operations leadership (Logistics/Shipping/Warehousing preferred)
• Experience in implementing lean material flow in a manufacturing environment
• Skillful leader with proven ability to drive change and sustain results
• Fundamental understanding of logistics management as it relates to manufacturing
• Proficiency problem solving abilities and the ability to think on their feet
• Strong time management and organization skills with the ability to balance and prioritize task
• Adept at IT systems and Microsoft Office products – Excel, Power Point, Word, and Visio
• Experience with SAP and WMS systems
• Demonstrated experience promoting safety, new ideas, and positive change
• Aptitude to learn and incorporate new technologies

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from four-year college or university or three to five years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• High school diploma/GED plus 8 or more years logistics experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree.

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