Inventory Control Supervisor

Inventory Control Supervisor

Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year, the company manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium-low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for voice, video, and data transmission for the telecommunication sector.

We are 30,000 employees, across 50+ countries. Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us.

Work Location: Battleboro, NC

Work Schedule: Weekday, day shift

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Inventory Control Supervisor to oversee and optimize inventory control processes across the organization. In this role, you will help ensure accurate inventory levels, efficient stock organization, and smooth day-to-day inventory operations. This position is ideal for someone who combines strong analytical skills with hands-on leadership, enjoys improving processes, and can collaborate effectively across multiple departments to support operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and monitor inventory levels to ensure product availability while minimizing overstock and stockouts.
• Oversee the receiving, storage, movement, and distribution of materials.
• Develop, implement, and maintain inventory control procedures to improve accuracy, efficiency, and cost control.
• Conduct cycle counts and physical inventory audits, reconciling discrepancies as needed.
• Track, analyze, and report on inventory metrics, including turnover, shrinkage, stock levels, and inventory accuracy.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and stock movement data using inventory management systems, including SAP.
• Partner with Purchasing, Supply Chain Planning, Operations, Finance, Sales, and Quality to support demand planning, SKU optimization, customer claim investigations, and business objectives.
• Coordinate with warehouse teams to ensure proper storage, organization, and material handling practices.
• Support compliance with safety standards, inventory procedures, and best practices.
• Train and support team members on inventory processes, procedures, and SAP usage.
• Analyze trends, audit findings, and process gaps to recommend continuous improvement opportunities.
• Manage the returns process, ensuring materials are handled properly and documentation is completed accurately.

Knowledge and skill requirements :

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, logistics, or a related field preferred.
• Certification in inventory management or supply chain management, such as CPIM or CSCP, preferred.
• Proven experience in inventory management, supply chain, logistics, or warehouse operations.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel or similar tools for reporting and data analysis.
• Experience using inventory management systems, ERP, or WMS platforms; SAP experience strongly preferred.
• Transferable experience with systems such as Oracle, AS400, or HighJump considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of inventory control processes, stock accuracy, cycle counts, and warehouse operations.
• Experience with Lean, 6S, Six Sigma, or project management methodologies preferred.
• Ability to support warehouse layout optimization to improve storage efficiency, accessibility, and material flow.

Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.