Inventory Supervisor

Inventory Supervisor

The Inventory Supervisor is responsible for leading and supervising the Inventory team to ensure inventory accuracy, availability, and optimization throughout the Distribution Center and associated off-site storage locations. This role oversees replenishment execution, inventory consolidation, slotting strategies, inventory reporting, and audit compliance to support operational excellence, improve fill rates, increase throughput, and maximize customer service levels. The Inventory Supervisor works cross-functionally with Operations, Shipping, Receiving, and Planning teams to ensure products are accurately stored, replenished, and available to meet business and customer needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Inventory Control & Execution
• Lead daily inventory control activities across all distribution center locations.
• Manage and prioritize replenishment activities to ensure product availability and support outbound order fulfillment.
• Oversee inventory consolidation efforts to optimize storage capacity, improve inventory visibility, and increase operational efficiency.
• Develop and maintain slotting strategies based on product velocity, order profiles, and operational requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels and location utilization to maximize warehouse productivity and space utilization.
• Ensure inventory remains accurate, available, and pickable to support service level objectives.

Inventory Management

• Monitor inventory accuracy through cycle counting programs, audits, reconciliations, and process controls.
• Analyze inventory discrepancies and shrink trends, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate inventory performance metrics and reports.
• Ensure compliance with inventory management procedures, policies, and best practices.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory processes and warehouse operations.

Leadership & Team Development

• Supervise, coach, and develop Inventory Analysts and Inventory Control personnel.
• Establish clear performance expectations, accountability standards, and standard operating procedures.
• Conduct training and provide ongoing development opportunities for inventory team members.
• Foster a culture of safety, teamwork, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Assist with workforce planning, scheduling, and workload prioritization.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with warehouse operations, receiving, shipping, customer service, and planning teams to resolve inventory issues and improve workflow.
• Support operational projects focused on throughput improvements, fill rate enhancement, and inventory optimization.
• Serve as the primary inventory resource for distribution center leadership.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field preferred.
• Experience: 3-5 years of inventory control, warehouse, distribution, or supply chain experience. Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with inventory management systems and warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Demonstrated experience analyzing inventory data and driving process improvements.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong understanding of inventory management principles and warehouse operations. Knowledge of replenishment processes, cycle counting, inventory audits, and slotting methodologies. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to interpret inventory data and performance metrics. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and inventory management software. Ability to lead teams, influence change, and drive accountability. Strong organizational and time management skills.