Inventory Control Supervisor

CarParts.com • Grand Prairie, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Control Supervisor oversees daily inventory accuracy, cycle counting, quality audits, and process improvement within the fulfillment center. This role ensures compliance with company standards, leads a team of ICQA personnel, and partners with Operations to maintain accurate, efficient, and well-controlled inventory processes. An individual must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong understanding of warehouse and distribution center operations.
• Proficient reading, writing, math, and computer skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• 3–5 years of supervisory experience required.
• Prior inventory control, ICQA, or warehouse experience strongly preferred.
• Experience using warehouse management system (WMS) terminals, RF scanners, calculators, labelers, and typical office equipment.
• Ability to operate an Order Picker to support cycle counts performed in racking.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily, weekly, and monthly cycle counts and inventory audits.
• Ensure accuracy, compliance, and adherence to fulfillment center inventory processes and standards.
• Analyze and communicate top defect trends by area, process, or associate to Operations leadership.
• Provide weekly reporting and adjustment information, present recommendations to senior leadership.
• Consolidate and report top quality issues across the fulfillment center.
• Partner with Operations Managers to review quality performance and determine corrective actions.
• Support supplier performance reviews and recommend improvement initiatives.
• Identify audit cycle enhancements and implement process adjustments.
• Analyze trends and performance patterns related to inventory accuracy and quality.
• Escalate issues requiring additional support or cross-functional intervention.
• Develop and implement plans to address root causes and improve inventory flow.
• Assign tasks and coordinate corrective actions across departments as needed.
• Apply Lean methodologies to improve inbound, outbound, and ICQA processes.
• Assist in developing and enforcing operational policies and procedures.
• Ensure all inventory control and quality processes meet operational excellence benchmarks.
• Work closely with Area Managers and Operations leadership to optimize inventory accuracy.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders (Engineering, Transportation, Supply Chain, etc.) to resolve inventory discrepancies and improve supplier performance.
• Support communication and alignment on inventory-related issues throughout the fulfillment center.
• Lead, coach, and develop Inventory Control and Quality Assurance team members.
• Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and support career development.
• Maintain team engagement, motivation, and adherence to company standards.
• Mentor ICQA Leads and associates.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety requirements, and ethical standards.
• Promote the company mission, values, and Open Door Policy.
• Support safe work practices and proper use of PPE.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED