Supervisor, Inventory

Supervisor, Inventory

Lancaster

Location: USA - Lancaster, Midpoint Dr Division: Solutions Job Posting Title: Supervisor, Inventory Time Type: Full Time

The Inventory Supervisor is responsible for maintaining a perpetual record integrity in distribution to ensure inventory accuracy through the administration of the cycle count program and the thorough analysis and response to miscellaneous issues and receipts. The Inventory Supervisor is also responsible for overseeing the functions performed by inventory associates and other such staff. As part of the DSV team, Associates are expected to meet company objectives in the areas of performance, safety, and quality. Associates are expected to comply with all corporate and site-specific policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement space utilization plan to meet prescribed cost and service standards.
• Monitors the space layout plan to ensure it continues to meet company standards.
• Implement and effective product locator system and update as necessary.
• Delegating work and responsibility to subordinates.
• Oversee scheduled shifts and evaluating the working of inventory staff and subordinates.
• Analyzes daily cycle counts and reconciles any discrepancies between physical count and perpetual record.
• Analyzes directed cycle counts and reconciles any discrepancies between physical count and perpetual record.
• Audit the daily error report and make corrections as necessary.
• Analyze and publish monthly data from WMS reports indicating monthly and year-to-date totals of cycle count dollar variances.
• Analyze stock change in/outs transactions on material for validity to the product structure.
• Analyze miscellaneous receipts and issues and take corrective action as appropriate.
• Distribution leader for Physical Inventory.
• Gain complete knowledge of the on-line Inventory Audit Trail to facilitate any research toward corrective action.
• Prepare monthly report signifying major problems and updates on projects or assignments.
• Perform other duties as assigned (In transit report, shipping adjustments, etc.)
• Assist with associate relations and training.
• Audit warehouse daily for compliance with safety, security, and quality principles and rules.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
• Promote safety among work crew.
• Transmit e-mails to DSV representatives and clients (when required), write corrective/preventive actions, complete reports for operations manager, follow-up with attendance reports, write counseling memos and write/perform evaluations.
• All communications must be accurate and professional.
• Conduct daily startup meetings, encouraging associates to provide feedback and work as a team and help with their development (training), coordinate operations with manager to ensure completion of daily objectives, report and discuss any internal or external issues that involve the operation.
• Provide good communication and motivational techniques and ensure all company rules are followed.
• Provide management with information regarding labor/equipment needs to meet customer demands.
• Develop team leaders and ensure that associate expectations are being met.

Other Duties:

• Performs other duties as required.
• Assist management as needed.
• Able to work flexible schedules, including nights and weekends, as required by the operation.
• Participate in established cross training matrix activities with the opportunity to improve their knowledge in multiple areas / departments and be able to assist as a backup associate when the need may rise.
• Work overtime as dictated by business whether mandatory or voluntary.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the inventory leads, associates and CSR within the department.
• Ensures training and development of associates related to knowledge of product placement and equipment usage.

Skills & Abilities:

• Education & Experience: Must have a High school diploma or general education degree (GED). 1 year experience working in a logistics/distribution/relevant environment.
• Able to operate MHE
• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills
• RF Scanners
• WMS functions
• Certificates & Licenses: None
• Language Skills English (reading, writing, verbal)
• Mathematical Skills Basic to intermediate level to verify quantities of product, count inventory, or perform other duties associated with handling, storing and distributing client products.
• Other Skills Strong attention to detail accuracy and accomplish job task in a timely manner.
• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision or guidance
• Must be able to effectively adapt to change and thrive in a stimulating, fast-pace work environment.
• Must be able to work in unregulated temperatures within the warehouse during the warmer and colder months can range from mild to moderate.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-3 years' experience working in an inventory department
• 1-3 years in a progressive leadership role.

Physical Demands:

• Occasionally Bending
• Frequently Walking and Standing
• Constantly Sitting
• Ability to Lift/Carry and Push/Pull 11-20 pounds
• Reach above shoulder, squat, or kneel.
• Other Physical Requirements: n/a

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location, in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.

Information regarding DSV's benefits offerings, including eligibility, coverage options, and plan details, is available through the DSV Benefits Showcase. Benefits, programs, and eligibility may vary by location and division in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

DSV is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you require special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment with DSV, please contact Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io.