Stockroom Supervisor

Stockroom Supervisor

A Stockroom Supervisor oversees stockroom operations, manages inventory, supervises staff, and ensures accurate, efficient, safe handling and storage of materials.

Responsibilities and Duties

Inventory Management: Track stock levels, organize stockrooms, monitor incoming and outgoing shipments, and maintain accurate inventory records

Staff Supervision: Lead and coordinate stockroom staff, provide training, assign tasks, evaluate performance, and handle disciplinary actions when necessary

Ordering and Procurement: Assist with ordering replacement items, match purchase orders to invoices, inspect received goods, and communicate with vendors to resolve issues

Operational Efficiency: Develop systems for stock tracking, reduce inefficiencies, and ensure smooth workflow within the stockroom

Safety and Compliance: Maintain health and safety standards, ensure proper handling of hazardous materials, and comply with OSHA and company regulations

Achieving KPI's set by management: Responsible for researching and identifying root cause and corrective action.

Auditing inventory accuracy: Accomplished through cycle counts and annual inventory counts.

Reporting: Prepare and submit stock reports, charge-back reports, and other departmental documentation to management. Maintaining department standard operating procedures (SOP's)

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma is typically required; an associate degree in business, management, or a technical field is preferred

Experience: Previous warehouse experience is often required, with supervisory experience highly valued

Technical Skills: Proficiency with inventory management software, stock control systems, and proficiency in computer applications

Soft Skills: Strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, multitasking, effective communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

Physical and Work Requirements

Ability to lift and move items up to 50 lbs, bend, stoop, and stand for extended periods

Work schedules may include extended hours, weekends, or flexible shifts depending on operational needs

Additional Considerations

Stockroom Supervisors may also provide technical assistance to sales and customer service teams regarding material handling and storage

Leadership responsibilities include motivating staff, resolving conflicts, and ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures

The role may involve operating equipment such as forklifts, delivery trucks, and carts

A successful Stockroom Supervisor ensures the stockroom operates efficiently, safely, and in alignment with organizational goals, while maintaining high standards of inventory accuracy and staff performance