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Inventory Control Supervisor
Location: South Charleston, WV
About the Company
Our client is a large, international automotive supplier with a strong global footprint and a reputation for operational excellence. This organization offers significant opportunities for career growth, advancement, and long-term stability. The company is committed to continuous improvement, investing in its people, and maintaining high standards across safety, quality, and operational performance. Employees work in a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment supporting major automotive customers worldwide.
Position Summary
The Inventory Control Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all inventory control activities, including cycle counting, receiving operations, and maintaining overall inventory accuracy for raw materials, components, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods. This role leads both the cycle counting and receiving teams and works cross-functionally with Operations, Production Control, Logistics, and Quality to resolve discrepancies and drive continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Inventory Accuracy and Control
Location: South Charleston, WV
About the Company
Our client is a large, international automotive supplier with a strong global footprint and a reputation for operational excellence. This organization offers significant opportunities for career growth, advancement, and long-term stability. The company is committed to continuous improvement, investing in its people, and maintaining high standards across safety, quality, and operational performance. Employees work in a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment supporting major automotive customers worldwide.
Position Summary
The Inventory Control Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all inventory control activities, including cycle counting, receiving operations, and maintaining overall inventory accuracy for raw materials, components, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods. This role leads both the cycle counting and receiving teams and works cross-functionally with Operations, Production Control, Logistics, and Quality to resolve discrepancies and drive continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Inventory Accuracy and Control
- Lead and manage the daily cycle counting program for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
- Monitor, analyze, and reconcile inventory variances and lead root-cause investigations
- Drive corrective actions to improve inventory accuracy and reduce discrepancies
- Maintain and improve inventory accuracy KPIs, including adjustments, cycle count attainment, and stock aging
- Ensure accurate execution of inventory transactions in ERP/MRP systems, including receipts, issues, transfers, and BOM adjustments
- Coordinate and lead annual and periodic physical inventory counts
- Supervise the receiving team to ensure timely and accurate receipt of inbound materials and supplies
- Ensure materials are properly inspected, labeled, documented, and transacted into the ERP system
- Oversee unloading, staging, and verification processes to ensure accuracy and quality compliance
- Resolve discrepancies between bills of lading, scheduling agreements, and actual receipts
- Coordinate with Materials Planning and Quality to address supplier-related issues
- Ensure proper storage and material flow from receiving to warehouse locations
- Supervise, train, and coach cycle counters, inventory control staff, and receiving team members
- Assign daily tasks, set performance expectations, and conduct performance reviews
- Develop team capabilities through cross-training and continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and OSHA requirements
- Lead and participate in root-cause analysis of safety incidents
- Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures for inventory handling and reconciliation
- Partner with Quality and Operations to maintain material traceability and compliance with automotive standards such as IATF 16949 and ISO
- Audit material flow processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and reduce errors
- Review and update inventory control procedures as needed
- Participate in the design and audit of labeling processes to meet customer requirements
- Work closely with Production Planning, Materials, and Logistics to support accurate scheduling and material availability
- Support Engineering with BOM audits, engineering changes, and master data governance
- Communicate inventory risks, issues, and resolutions clearly to internal stakeholders
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field preferred
- 3 years of inventory control experience, ideally in automotive or high-volume manufacturing
- Prior supervisory or team lead experience required
- Strong knowledge of inventory control processes, cycle counting, and root-cause analysis
- Experience with automotive quality standards such as IATF 16949 preferred
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Plex, QAD, or similar
- APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM or CSCP) preferred
- $60,000 – $65,000 per year, dependent on experience
- Full benefits package
Salary : $60,000 - $65,000