Inventory Control Supervisor

About the Position The Inventory Control Supervisor will be responsible for, but not limited to, functions pertaining to the assessment and coordination of personnel, equipment and inventory to meet daily productivity goals and timelines. Additional responsibilities include the monitoring and movement of physical inventory in order to maintain inventory accuracy, and the coordination of an accurate inventory, including but not limited to physical inventory, and High Jump. The Inventory Supervisor directs all associates in the site’s Inventory Department and ensures the inventory area meets the requirements of the customer and the site. The inventory supervisor also acts as the site’s quality assurance, safety, and training representative. Responsibilities Oversee the accuracy of all inventory of both inbound and outbound product via audits and cycle counts Report any conditions deemed unsafe to the Operations Manager or General Manager Ensure associates receive safety training, if applicable Open and/or secure the building as required Conduct building security audits as required Direct inventory staff to meet customer expectations Review and maintain hours in the timekeeping system as required Communicate issues to appropriate managers as required Oversee returns and damage area daily to ensure completion of all product putaway Maintain carton inventory if applicable Lead root‑cause analysis efforts for inventory discrepancies, including research and resolution Ensure all associates are trained and follow CPs, K‑WINs, and Standard Work outlined in the Kenco Quality Management System (KQMS) as well as EIP, LM, LEAN and Six Sigma Consolidate quality hold product, if applicable Coordinate zoning of physical inventory Investigate cause of mixed stows Coordinate stow consolidations to create space in the warehouse as needed Organize and oversee physical inventories as directed by our customer Proactively communicate issues or concerns to appropriate management Prepare and process daily inventory reports Manage and issue mid‑year and annual reviews Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the General Manager Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree from a four‑year college or university and/or a minimum of five years prior experience in inventory planning; or an equivalent combination of education and experience Previous supervision, team‐lead, or management experience with hourly warehouse/operations employees High‑volume receiving and distribution experience for a large broad‑line warehouse network Competencies Business Acumen – Knowledgeable in current and future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting the business and organization Communicate for Impact – Devoting time and resources necessary to communicate the strategic vision, direction, priorities, and progress of the team Leading People – Ability to develop and implement strategies to maximize employee performance and foster employee engagement Managing Transitions / Change Management – Effectively plans, manages, and communicates changes in processes with appropriate stakeholders Relationship Management – Building and maintaining relationships with internal partners to successfully complete projects and organizational objectives Strategic Agility – Balances pressure between daily tasks and strategic actions that impact long‑term viability Travel Requirements This position is expected to travel approximately 25% or less. A passport is not required, but recommended. Benefits Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accounts Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury Dental insurance Vision insurance Basic life and supplemental life Short‑term and long‑term disability Paid parental leave 401(k) Paid time off approximately 2 weeks (accrual begins on Day1 of employment) Employer‑paid holidays – 10 days Equal Employment Opportunity Kenco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. California Privacy Notice For California residents – please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar to review an important notice regarding Kenco’s privacy policy Posting Information All internal job postings expire 14 days from the date they are posted. #J-18808-Ljbffr