Inventory Control Supervisor

Position Description

The Inventory Control Supervisor is responsible for the overall accuracy of the perpetual inventory record. This includes working with various departments across the company.

General Duties And Responsibilities

• Supervise inventory control personnel to ensure compliance to cycle counts and inventory procedures.
• Maintain accurate inventory counts by: performing daily cycle counts (locations and parts); monitoring put-away activities; monitoring and maintaining data consistency between databases; and research inventory discrepancies found during picking.
• Recording inventory adjustments and associated reason codes; Evaluate transactions to resolve count discrepancies.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies
• Managing the disposition of end-of-life parts, scrap, damages and non-conforming inventory
• Assist in determining location for all new parts
• Maintain a safe work environment by working in a safe manner, following current Warehouse safety rules, maintaining equipment, and maintaining a clean work area.
• Suggest modifications to established procedures to improve production efficiency, improve quality, and/or reduce cost.
• Generate and maintain inventory reports.
• Provides appropriate direction and support to team members to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of inventory controls systems and procedures.
• Partner with accounting and develop and implement inventory control procedures and best practices.
• Manage all associates reporting to the position. Recruit, train evaluate, motivate, delegate and monitor activities, performance, and safety.
• Develop and execute daily, weekly and monthly action plans that improve quality, inventory accuracy and service.
• Must have a “can do” attitude with a sense of urgency and dedication to complete key daily task on-time .
• May be required to use material handling equipment to perform job functions, as needed. Equipment used can include but are not limited to: sit-down, stand-up, pallet jack, etc.
• Responsible for the upkeep of equipment and tools (e.g. barcode scanners) and reporting any equipment problems. Will adhere to the Powered Industry Vehicles (PIV) basic safety guidelines while operating all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods. Will maintain an active forklift certification.
• Receipt of 3rd party shipments into the warehouse
• Accurate documentation of intercompany transfers
• Processing inventory adjustments for non-shipment related transactions (damaged inventory, end-of-life parts, scrap, Return-to-Vendor, etc.
• Overseeing the periodic cycle count policies and procedures
• Reporting to warehouse and senior management the results of periodic counts
• Identifying the root cause of inventory adjustments of any type and pursuing resolution to the broadly defined logistics process to eliminate transaction discrepancies
• Conducting periodic physical inventory counts
• Overseeing internal and 3rd party audits
• Educating and training team members on inventory practices
• Leading a team dedicated to ensuring inventory accuracy at the highest level
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Experience in Excel, Word, Power Point, Inventory Management Systems, and system integrations.
• Proficiency in working with Microsoft Business Dynamics-Navision platform
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to reason and make decisions quickly
• Attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Strong leadership and effective team-building skills
• Good delegation skills
• Relates well with employees and superiors. Good work attitude
• Open-minded and decisive with problem solving skills
• Ability to follow and ensure compliance to work instructions
• Familiarity and experience with WMS systems and barcode scanning systems
• Ability to clearly present information in one-on-one and group situations.
• Problem-solving skills: listening to, interpreting, and meeting the needs of others; diagnosing and rectifying problems.
  
  

Personal Traits And Characteristics

• Reliable, dependable, diligent Highly organized with good time management skills
• Task oriented
• Attention to detail
• Able to work under pressure and deadlines
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• The successful candidate shall exhibit a sense of ownership, urgency, be solution orientated, collaborative and accountable.
  
  

Education And/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, Accounting or related field preferred.
• 4 years of experience in logistics, supply chain management, or inventory management.
• 3+ years of experience in a management position (lead, supervisor)
• Experience in continuous improvement
  
  

Reports To: Logistics / Warehouse Manager

Physical Job Requirements

• Prolonged periods of walking, standing, kneeling, bending while training and working in the warehouse area.
• Constantly communicates with employees and leaders, both verbally and in writing.
• Frequently must be able to access and navigate the warehouse facility.
• Must be able to lift 25lbs.
  
  

Environment: Work environment is typically an office environment located on-site during normal or extended business hours.

Accommodation: Candidates for the position should be able to perform essential job duties in described work environment with or without accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Infinite Electronics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and we actively encourage women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans to apply.