What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor, Inventory Control position at Kirkland's, Inc.?
Overview
The DC Supervisor, Inventory Control, leads the inventory control team in Jackson, handling all procedures as it relates to inventory control. This position serves as a point of contact for all product levels, reconciliation, internal and external auditors.
Responsibilities
- Assists with inventory planning, scheduling, and product control operations.
- Monitors inventory for organization and supervises efficient working of staff according to company policies.
- Prepares accurate records for all physical inventory.
- Monitors for continuous improvement in operational procedures, inventory efficiencies while ensuring adherence to departmental standards and objectives.
- Develops and maintains excellent working conditions and facilitates effective team performance.
- Coordinates with cross functional teams to identify obsolete inventory and count discrepancies.
- Perform tests on WMS and recommend improvements to procedure.
- Develops and maintains close working relationships with other departments to ensure cohesiveness within DC.
- Demonstrates a commitment to Kirkland’s Values.
- Executes daily inventory analysis; identifies and resolves discrepancies and problems
- Ensure health and safety compliance.
- Interpret and enforce company policy and practices.
- Assist overall DC operations as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, systems engineering, supply chain management or similar preferred. Will consider commensurate education and experience.
- 5 year’s related experience (warehousing, supply chain, inventory control).
- Must be able to work under minimal direct supervision and be willing to take initiative to resolve problems and to help revise and upgrade processes.
- Leadership and management.
- Verbal and written communication.
- Organizational and logistics skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Problem solving & proactive critical thinking.
- Highly proficient in excel and PowerPoint.
- Collaborative.
- Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time
