Inventory Control Supervisor

Yusen Logistics•Greenfield, IN

12d

About The Position

The Inventory Control Supervisor oversees perpetual inventory and employee teams responsible for physical inventory and replenishment. The role controls material on hand, provides reports used to forecast goods in process and future production or usage needs, and applies knowledge of inventory policies, procedures, and practices. The supervisor leads and directs employees, manages inventory controls and audits, develops inventory strategies, analyzes customer data, and coordinates with internal teams and customers to meet inventory requirements and deadlines. This is a hands-on leadership role that fosters employee involvement, collaboration, and teamwork. The supervisor develops employee growth plans, conducts performance evaluations, and recommends promotions, wage increases, counseling, discipline, and termination. The role also requires effective written and oral communication, relationship-building, and the ability to implement changes that support business operations. The position requires certification to operate a scissor lift after completing the required training, and may involve long-distance driving, overnight travel, and overtime.

Requirements

A four-year college degree is required.
One to two years of supervisory experience.
Three to five years of warehouse/logistics pricing experience.
Ability to drive long distances and/or travel overnight as required.
Ability to work shifts of at least eight hours, and occasionally longer, five days per week.
Experience managing RFI/RFP responses.
Experience engaging directly with customers on project assignments.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong analytical and project management skills.
Highly motivated and able to complete tasks with limited management supervision.
Ability to work overtime as required or assigned.
Ability to obtain certification to operate a scissor lift after completing the required training.

Nice To Haves

BA or BS in logistics or general management is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise all aspects of business inventory.
Manage, create, and schedule periodic audits.
Maintain the standard operating procedure (SOP) structure for inventory controls.
Develop and implement inventory strategies for company products or services.
Analyze data obtained from customers.
Develop inventory strategies and identify trends, errors, and corrections.
Manage inventory requirements to meet customer deadlines.
Establish inventory SOPs for new and existing customers and provide recommendations to top management.
Coordinate and facilitate cross-functional meetings with Operations, IT, Sales, Customer Service, and Safety & Quality to review inventory report results.
Work with supporting departments, including HR, Safety, Loss Prevention, and Legal, as needed.
Work closely with the Facility Head.
Perform time studies and confirm and document productivity in inventory analysis.
Complete the required training and certification to operate a scissor lift.
Champion employee involvement, collaboration, and teamwork through hands-on leadership and regular engagement with employees.
Uphold company culture and values while advancing the division’s vision and mission.
Establish and frequently review employee development action plans and support succession planning.
Conduct performance evaluations and recommend promotions, wage increases, counseling, discipline, and termination.
Build positive, trust-based relationships with internal and external constituents.
Communicate ideas and information effectively in writing and orally; listen to others and provide clear feedback to direct reports, peers, and senior leaders.
Effect change and implement ideas that support business operations.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance; work overtime and travel overnight as required.
Work cooperatively with others and interact appropriately with employees and customers.
Oversee timely completion of assigned tasks and projects.
Comply with company policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning the first of the month following the start date.
401(k) with company match.
Standard 10 days of PTO.
Eligible for a bonus plan.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.
Short- and Long-Term Disability.
Tuition Assistance Program.
Commuter Benefits.
Vacation.