Inventory Control Supervisor

Position Title:

Inventory Control Supervisor

Direct Reports:

Cycle Counters

Department:

Materials Management

Classification:

Salaried Exempt

Location:

Muskegon

Approved Date:

Reports To:

Sr. Materials Manager

Revision Date:

6/25/2026

Position summary: 

The Inventory Control Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all inventory accuracy, material flow, and warehouse control processes in a fast-paced Tier 1 automotive manufacturing environment. This role ensures the integrity of inventory systems, supports Just-In-Time (JIT) production requirements, and drives continuous improvement in inventory management

Job Family: Supervisors

Competencies: 

Essential Responsibilities:

• Supervise, coach, and develop team members;


• Provide training and performance management; and


• Lead through influence and cross-functional collaboration relative to peer and other business unit partners with impacts to inventory control.

• Maintain high inventory accuracy (target ≥ 98%) through leading strategy and execution of cycle counting and reconciliation processes;


• Develop and manage an ABC cycle count program;


• Investigate discrepancies and implement corrective actions; and


• Ensure FIFO/FEFO compliance and traceability requirements. 

• Ensure accurate ERP/MRP transactions; 


• Maintain item master data integrity and inventory records; and


• Coordinate Bill of Material (BOM) changes and other administrative elements driving through Engineering Changes (EC’s), Program Launches, etc.

• Support and champion safe working conditions and equipment operations; 


• Optimize layout and support 5S and workplace organization standards; 


• Supports JIT delivery and minimizes premium freight, while applying varying levels of problem solving and PDCA applications to strive for its elimination; 


• Lead/participate in Lean/Six Sigma initiatives and kaizen events; 


• Ensure compliance with IATF, MMOG/LE, and all other customer requirements; and


• Support audits and maintain documentation. 

• Track inventory accuracy, turns, shortages, and obsolete stock;


• Provide reporting and analysis to leadership in support of overall overhead control. 

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