What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Supervisor - Inventory position at WEG Electric Corp?
About The Role
The Inventory Supervisor is responsible for oversight of inventory and cycle counts, ensuring that the materials match the reported inventory. Also responsible for supervising and training Warehouse Associates in the inventory group, maintaining inventory accuracy by processing material reports and transfers, and helping others locate materials.
Primary Responsibilities
- Supervises and trains warehouse inventory control employees
- Oversees cycle count process
- Maintains cycle count records for review by management
- Informs proper personnel of material shortages
- Identifies and researches inventory discrepancies
- Submits reports to management related to cycle count activity
- Updates transactions in SAP
- Oversees proper maintenance of all physical storage spaces
- Creates new locations for new parts
- Ensures proper rotation of first-in first-out (FIFO) items; scrap pull and removes items physically and systematically
- Prepares reports such as inventory balances, weekly cycle counts, and production breakdowns
- Maintains shrink at or below company standard
- Reconciles weekly parts received schedule
- Notifies Purchasing to follow up on late parts
- Monitors inventory rotations and makes recommendations as needed
- Identify and lead inventory accuracy improvement projects
- Completes root cause analysis of inventory discrepancies and identifies improvement
Experience
- 3 years supervisory experience in a warehouse inventory environment required.
Knowledge/ training (preferred):
- Strong communication skills - verbal and written
- Excellent organizational and administrative skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (i.e., Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
- Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Detail oriented and ability to multitask
- Demonstrated knowledge of warehouse operation systems such as SAP or similar
- Knowledge of LTL and dedicated services
Education
- High School or GED preferred
About WEG Electric Corp.
WEG is the largest industrial electric motor manufacturer in the Americas and one of the largest manufacturers of electric motors in the world producing more than 21 million units annually. Founded in 1961, WEG operates mainly in the sector of capital goods, having five main businesses: Motors, Energy, Automation, Coatings Transmission & Distribution, providing global solutions for electric motors, variable frequency drives, soft starters, controls, panels, transformers, and generators. The US corporate office is located in Duluth, GA with manufacturing units in Minnesota, Indiana and Missouri with over 30 thousand employees worldwide. Visit our website to learn more: www.weg.net
We offer a pleasant work environment, competitive compensation and full benefits package. To Apply: All candidates must submit an updated resume and complete our application in order to be considered for this position. You must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. WEG does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status.