Distribution Center Inventory Supervisor

Andrews Distributing Company of North Texas•Corpus Christi, DC

About The Position

The Distribution Center Inventory Supervisor assists the Distribution Center Inventory Manager with enterprise-wide oversight of accurate inventory control. The role is part of the Operations/Distribution Center team and fosters a positive, team-oriented work environment to support efficient team member performance and distribution center operations. The supervisor also assists the DC Manager and Inventory Manager with supervising team members and fills in for them in their absence. The schedule is listed as Monday through Friday, 4:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; however, the role also requires rotational shift work and may involve days, nights, and/or weekends. Work tasks may vary with the schedule and distribution center workload. The role maintains inventory security and condition, supports accurate counts and product rotation, and helps manage product setup, slotting, space utilization, recalls, close-dated products, and damaged or out-of-date products. It also supports team member training, safety compliance, coaching, and warehouse equipment use, while helping maintain a clean, organized, and safe distribution center. The position requires physical activity including extended standing and walking, heavy and repetitive lifting and placement of products, and work in varying indoor and outdoor temperatures, noisy and crowded environments. Driving may be required. The supervisor must be able to operate facility equipment and use a personal computer and company or industry software for communication, reports, and documentation.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent certification.
One to two years of inventory management, distribution, and/or market experience.
Forklift and equipment experience and certification.
General understanding of warehouse management systems.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to pull or push a load up to 70 pounds and perform heavy, repetitive lifting and product placement.
Ability to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb ladders and stairs, and frequently turn or pivot throughout the workday.
Ability to tolerate working in indoor and outdoor ambient or extreme temperatures and in noisy, crowded environments.
Ability to operate facility equipment required for the role.
Ability to use a personal computer, email, and company and industry software to prepare reports and documentation.
Ability to speak, hear, and see to communicate with employees and operate machinery, equipment, and vehicles.
Hand-eye coordination and fine manipulation skills to operate computers and facility machinery and equipment.
Ability to perform job functions in compliance with company policies and procedures, including safety policies and best practices.
Regular and punctual attendance.
Availability for rotational shift work, including days, nights, and/or weekends.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of supervisory experience.
Bachelor’s degree preferred in Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.
Class A CDL license.
Ability to influence others.

Responsibilities

Assist the DC Manager and DC Inventory Manager in supervising DC team members and fill their roles in their absence.
Maintain the security and condition of beer and other merchandise in inventory.
Oversee product handling to minimize damage and preserve product quality.
Verify merchandise stored in the distribution center by physical count and ensure proper product rotation in the distribution center, keg vault, and trucks.
Ensure team member compliance with company policies and safety programs.
Assist with distribution center inventory management activities, space utilization, product setup, and slotting.
Assist with product recalls, counts, and verifications; ensure recalled product is properly tagged and stored.
Assist with counting, monitoring, communicating about, and moving close-dated products, and promptly remove them from inventory as required by company policy.
Assist with handling, rework, documentation, storage, and disposal of damaged and out-of-date product; ensure it is separated, categorized, and documented properly.
Assist with training and development of DC team members.
Ensure team members use warehouse equipment safely and complete safety and compliance training on time; maintain training records.
Provide timely coaching and feedback to DC team members.
Maintain related equipment and keep the distribution center clean and organized.
Promote a safety-oriented culture and promptly correct unsafe situations.
Operate facility equipment and, when required, drive during the workday.