Inventory Control Supervisor

About This Role

Supervise and direct all activities and employees within Inventory Control for a manufacturing environment, focusing on recruitment, team development, performance management, and strategic process improvement to ensure optimal operational performance and cost management.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, and coach Inventory Control staff
• Identify individual and team strengths and development needs, and create training curriculum
• Establish clear measurable goals and objectives for team performance
• Provide regular communication forums for idea exchange within the department
• Define, develop, and implement Inventory Control strategies aligned with campus directions
• Identify creative ways to reduce costs by streamlining processes and systems
• Monitor departmental performance and assure optimum output, utilizing existing and new procedures
• Drive inspection out of processes to increase dock-to-stock material percentage
• Supervise and coordinate activities related to verifying and keeping records of outgoing shipments
• Ensure accuracy of record keeping and actual stock in the stockroom

Requirements

• 5+ years Inventory Control experience
• Prior supervisory experience
• Strong knowledge of global and regional logistics operations and industry
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Proficiency in SAP

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; or a combination of education, experience and/or training
• Five years Inventory Control experience and prior supervisory experience.

Skills

* Required skills