What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Supervisor position at Smurfit Westrock?
Description & Requirements
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.
Inventory Supervisor - Smyrna, GA - BPS (Beverage Packaging Systems)
The Opportunity
The Inventory Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily inventory operations to ensure accurate stock levels, efficient material flow, and compliance with company procedures. This role leads inventory staff, coordinates cycle counts and physical inventories, investigates discrepancies, and works closely with Warehouse, Purchasing, and Operations teams to support uninterrupted business operations.
How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.
Inventory Supervisor - Smyrna, GA - BPS (Beverage Packaging Systems)
The Opportunity
The Inventory Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily inventory operations to ensure accurate stock levels, efficient material flow, and compliance with company procedures. This role leads inventory staff, coordinates cycle counts and physical inventories, investigates discrepancies, and works closely with Warehouse, Purchasing, and Operations teams to support uninterrupted business operations.
How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock
- Supervise and coordinate daily inventory control activities, including receiving, storage, issuing, and reconciliation of materials
- Lead, train, and evaluate inventory control associates to ensure accuracy, productivity, and adherence to procedures
- Conduct and oversee cycle counts and physical inventories; analyze variances and implement corrective actions
- Maintain accurate inventory records in ERP/WMS systems
- Investigate inventory discrepancies, root causes, and partner with cross‑functional teams to resolve issues
- Develop and enforce inventory control policies, standard work instructions, and best practices
- Monitor inventory levels to ensure optimal stock while minimizing excess and obsolete materials
- Coordinate with Procurement, Production, and Logistics to support material availability and production schedules
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations, internal controls, and audit requirements
- Prepare inventory reports and KPIs for management review
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory accuracy and warehouse efficiency
- High school diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Management, or Business preferred
- 3–5 years of inventory or materials experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory or lead role
- Strong understanding of manufacturing inventory types (raw materials, WIP, finished goods, MRO)
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Jobcope, IFS or similar manufacturing systems)
- Strong Excel and reporting skills
- Strong leadership and shop‑floor supervisory skills
- High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and process discipline
- Ability to work cross‑functionally with Production, Maintenance, and Procurement
- Problem‑solving skills with a root‑cause and continuous improvement mindset
- Ability to perform in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven manufacturing environment
- Manufacturing plant and warehouse environment
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift between 35-50 lbs. as required
- Exposure to production areas, forklifts, and industrial equipment
- Flexibility to support multiple shifts, overtime, or shutdown inventories
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.