What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Control Supervisor position at Accurate Personnel?
Inventory Control Supervisor
Reports To: Department Manager
Note: This operation runs 24/7, and individual schedules are determined by volume and client needs. Weekend availability is required and the facility is only closed three days each year.
Job Purpose
Provide supervisory support to the Inventory Control Department and assist other departments as needed to ensure accurate inventory management, operational efficiency, and compliance with safety and quality standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations of the Inventory Control department
- Ensure compliance with safety rules, production standards, and sanitation requirements
- Manage and maintain cycle count program accuracy and integrity
- Create and re-profile pick locations for new items as needed
- Run and analyze inventory reports, including:
- Pick Hits
- Lost in Cycle Count
- Expiration Management
- Adjustments
- Process transfer orders (TOs), return-to-vendor (RTVs), and dispositions (dump/destroy)
- Conduct root cause analysis and troubleshoot inventory discrepancies
- Investigate purchase order discrepancies and perform other analytical research as required
- Operate forklifts as needed
- Perform quality assurance checks, including code date verification and spot checks
- Track and report employee errors; complete incident and discrepancy reports
- Maintain overall inventory integrity across the facility
- Support the Control Center as needed
- Assign daily tasks, manage schedules, break periods, work hours, and vacation coverage
- Conduct employee evaluations in accordance with HR policies
- Support warehouse supervisors and associates with policies, procedures, and job responsibilities
- Address customer concerns and review discrepancy reports to support resolution and client satisfaction
- Foster a positive, team-oriented work environment
- Work closely with staff to ensure quality and productivity standards are consistently met
- Must be flexible and able to work any shift based on business needs
Minimum Requirements
- Strong communication skills and ability to self-direct and implement inventory control programs under the Inventory Control Manager
- High level of computer literacy and Warehouse Management System (WMS) proficiency
- Warehouse supervision experience preferred; wholesale distribution experience strongly preferred
- Some college-level education or equivalent warehouse leadership experience (minimum 2 years supervising in a warehouse environment preferred)
Computer Skills
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Experience with WMS systems required
Reasoning Ability
- Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to lead and manage a diverse workforce
Physical Demands
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a computer
- Ability to climb stairs and move throughout a warehouse environment
- Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities
Work Environment
- Warehouse/Distribution Center environment with exposure to varying temperatures
- Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities
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