Inventory Supervisor

About this role

Job Summary Is responsible for supervising a team of inventory control coordinators to ensure in-stock plant inventory of materials and products within the business unit, in accordance with inventory cycles, while minimizing overstocking of slower moving items. Works under general supervision and direction; relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals; a certain degree of latitude is required.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities • Maintains and manages inventory levels so turns and inventory dollars to sales dollars percentage remain within stated guidelines. • Communicates needs with manufacturer and adjusts purchase orders to shift needs to priority locations. • Provides knowledge on inventory levels, cost, lead times etc. to assist sales meeting customer needs. • Acts as a liaison between Manufacturing and Distribution plants to keep informed as major changes or issues arise from either aspect. • Works closely with the sales department to help with larger service level commitments to ensure stock availability with expected lead times. • Assists monitoring, maintaining, and managing all purchasing programs. • Follows-up on purchase orders to ensure their on-time arrival.  This is to include the tracing of all inbound products. • Analyzes and adjusts min/max inventory thresholds in plants to coincide with available lead times from the manufacturer. • Observes slower moving items and direct the transfers of said materials to plants with needs. • Ensures transferring slow or dead material takes priority over new purchase requested material. • Monitors aged inventory reports and create “hit lists” for team to be aware of potential inventory problems. • Supervises the team to coordinate with plant contacts to rectify over and under stock issues and to maintain inventory at optimal levels. • Performs other duties as required

Qualifications • High school diploma or equivalent • Minimum 2 years of experience in related areas • Knowledgeable in Company accounting procedures and inventory management concepts • Familiar with industry and Company standard practices and procedures • Minimum 2 years supervisory experience preferred

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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