Inventory Supervisor

American Rheinmetall is a leader in the design, development, and production of advanced tracked and wheeled vehicles, vehicle systems, and critical components that support U.S. military modernization. Our expertise spans electronic and mechanical systems, fabricated structures, armored products, rubber solutions, and track systems, delivering reliable innovation to both defense and commercial markets. As part of the global Rheinmetall family, we combine proven heritage with forward-looking technology to provide solutions that defend and feed the world.

Job Summary:

The Inventory Supervisor is responsible for ensuring inventory accuracy throughout the entire plant by leading a team of cycle counts and inventory analysis as well as enforcing inventory policies for all departments. This position will lead small-scale and large-scale cycle counts and be responsible for all investigation and adjustments that result. In this position attention to detail and problem-solving skills are vital for success. This job will require good computer skills to track down historical product movements in our ERP system (Plex). The expectation is that job candidate will become an expert in plex to help other supervisors and train employees as necessary.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for inventory accuracy for the whole plant to drive higher inventory turns
• Managing a team of inventory analysts and cycle counter(s)
• Implement small- and large-scale physical inventory cycle counts.
• Ensures cycle counts and conducted accurately and correctly, follow up with any adjustments as necessary
• Ensure inventory adjustments made by quality and operations are valid and correct
• Problem solving skills and attention to detail are critical in this position.
• Basic Excel functions experience as needed for reports and data manipulation
• Monitor and maintain flow of various jobs and programs throughout production by compiling reports to help assist supervision
• Ensure inventory is available and ready for production including assisting in location product as well as kitting
• Become an Plex export to master pulling Plex data and training of other employees
• Ensure PCR and ECN are evaluated for inventory and approved.
• Ensure product movement is correct in plex, may need to direct forklift traffic
• This job may require obtaining a forklift license
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (as demonstrated through experience, training and/or testing)

• Strong organizational and inventory management skills.
• Knowledge of material handling, storage systems, and production support logistics.
• Ability to coordinate schedules and communicate effectively with production and operations teams.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Plex).
• Sound decision making skills in an environment with changing priorities.
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to lead and supervise a team effectively.
• Ability to obtain a PIV license
  
  
  

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field required preferred
  
  
  

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of related materials, logistics, or production support experience required.
• Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience required.
  
  
  

Background Prerequisites:

• Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks and controlled substance testing.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Supervisory experience in materials or production support.
• Experience with inventory and reporting.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and ISO14001 compliance.
  
  
  

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

With or without reasonable accommodations, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:

Physical Requirements:

• Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle objects, and reach with arms.
• Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
  
  
  

Repetitiveness: Moderate; tasks may involve computer entry and inventory handling.

Work Environment: Combination of office and warehouse/production floor environments.

Hazards/PPE: Exposure to warehouse and production floor conditions; PPE required as per company policy.

Travel Requirements: Minimal; may occasionally travel to customer or supplier sites.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

American Rheinmetall provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.