Inventory Control Supervisor

Bakerly • Easton, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Control Supervisor is responsible for leading and governing all inventory control activities across the Easton facility, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, traceability, and compliance of raw materials, packaging, semi-finished goods, and finished goods inventory while serving as the single point of accountability for inventory accuracy and governance. This role oversees inventory transactions, cycle counts, reconciliations, lot traceability, inventory adjustments, ERP inventory integrity, and the Inventory Control team, establishing the processes, controls, and discipline needed to maintain alignment between physical inventory and system records. Partnering closely with Supply Planning, Purchasing, Production, Warehouse Operations, Logistics, Quality, and Finance, this position supports production continuity, inventory availability, traceability compliance, and the One Supply operating model through centralized inventory ownership, clear accountability, and strong inventory governance.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, materials management, or supply chain
• 2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience
• Knowledge of GMP, SQF, FDA, and inventory compliance requirements
• Strong knowledge of inventory control principles, cycle counting, reconciliation, lot traceability, and inventory transactions
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills
• Proficiency working with ERP and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and inventory reporting tools
• Strong organizational, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, influence change, and improve operational performance
• Ability to stand in place for extended periods of time
• Ability to walk, sit, bend, kneel, climb, and stoop for extended periods
• Able to ascend and descend from stairs and or ladders
• Lift/Carry/Move heavy objects-(up to 50 lbs.)
• Use hands to handle, control or feel objects
• Seeing (vision-distance) details of objects
• Ability to read/comprehend safety signage and warning signs
• Ability to hear sounds for different recognition
• Make quick precise adjustments (machinery)
• Ability to use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble
• React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet
• Ability to do required personal protective equipment required and defined by task
• Ability to work with chemicals
• Ability to do required good manufacturing process equipment (Clean provided uniform, hair restraints, beard covers, nitrile gloves, designated plant safety footwear
• Ability to remove required good manufacturing process equipment upon exiting plant floor.
• Perform appropriate hand sanitation requirements

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Business, or related field preferred
• Experience in food manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, or other regulated environments preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Inventory Control team, including Ingredients, Materials, and Finished Goods
• Establish priorities, assign workload, and ensure execution of inventory control activities
• Provide coaching, training, performance management, and continuous development
• Foster a culture of accountability, process discipline, and continuous improvement
• Own inventory accuracy, traceability, and inventory control processes across the facility
• Establish and maintain inventory control policies, procedures, and standards
• Ensure compliance with FIFO, FEFO, lot traceability, and inventory management requirements
• Lead inventory-related continuous improvement initiatives
• Own the site cycle count program and annual physical inventory process
• Ensure cycle counts are executed according to established schedules and procedures
• Review count results, investigate variances, and validate corrective actions
• Monitor compliance with cycle count requirements and inventory control standards
• Review count results, investigate variances, and validate corrective actions
• Establish clear ownership and accountability for inventory control activities across ingredients, materials, and finished goods.
• Develop and maintain inventory governance processes that support the One Supply operating model.
• Own inventory accuracy across all inventory categories
• Oversee cycle counts, physical inventories, reconciliations, and inventory adjustments
• Investigate significant discrepancies and implement corrective actions
• Drive root cause analysis for recurring inventory issues
• Ensure inventory transactions are accurate, timely, and properly documented
• Monitor ERP inventory integrity and enforce transaction discipline
• Audit inventory transactions and identify opportunities to improve controls
• Review and approve inventory adjustments in accordance with established controls and authorization levels.
• Monitor inventory-related losses, write-offs, and adjustment trends and implement corrective actions to reduce financial impact
• Partner with Finance to ensure inventory transactions and inventory balances accurately reflect operational activity
• Ensure complete lot traceability across ingredients, materials, work-in-process, and finished goods
• Support internal, customer, regulatory, and food safety audits
• Ensure inventory practices comply with SQF, FDA, customer, and company requirements
• Lead inventory-related investigations during recalls, mock recalls, or traceability exercises
• Partner with Supply Planning, Purchasing, Production, Warehouse Operations, Logistics, Quality, and Finance to support inventory accuracy and material availability
• This role supervises the Inventory Team of 3 direct reports including 1 lead and 2 controllers.
• In addition to the specific duties outlined, you may be required to perform other tasks and responsibilities as deemed necessary by your manager. These tasks will be relevant to your role and within the scope of your area of expertise.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance packages.
• Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• Additional supplemental insurance program offered, including life, critical, accidental, short-term disability
• Free stress-management counseling and discounts on health and fitness products.
• Generous PTO policy and 401k plan with a 3% employer match.
• 9 paid company holidays
• 40% discount on all company products.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree