Inventory Control Supervisor

Panasonic•De Soto, KS

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Join Panasonic Energy as we expand to De Soto, Kansas, building the world’s largest lithium-ion battery factory. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the future of electric vehicles. As part of our team, you’ll help push the limits of battery technology, enhancing performance and efficiency in sustainable transportation. Our state-of-the-art facility, just outside the Kansas City Metro, will be a hub for innovation in green energy solutions. If you're passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to the electric vehicle revolution, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation. The Inventory Control Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and optimizing inventory control operations, with a particular focus on establishing best practices and systems in a greenfield manufacturing environment. This includes ensuring accurate stock levels, efficient material flow, and minimal loss across warehouse and inventory functions. This role leads day-to-day inventory activities, including tracking, analysis, auditing, and reporting, while driving continuous improvement in inventory accuracy, storage efficiency, and system utilization. The Supervisor partners closely with operations, supply chain, and warehouse teams to ensure materials are available to meet business needs while maintaining compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. This position also plays a key role in developing inventory control standards, mentoring inventory staff, and supporting operational excellence through data-driven decision-making.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, or a related field
Relevant work experience may be substituted for required education
3+ years of progressive leadership experience in inventory control, supply chain, or warehouse operations
Proven ability to supervise and develop inventory personnel, including recruitment, initial training, and performance management for a new team
Demonstrated experience supervising inventory personnel, including work assignment, coaching, and performance oversight
Proficiency with inventory management systems and ERP/WMS platforms (e.g., SAP, MES or similar)
Hands-on experience with cycle counts, physical inventories, audits, and root cause analysis of inventory discrepancies
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret inventory data, monitor key performance indicators, and generate management reports
Proven organizational and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and report to leadership
Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and adapt to changing operational needs
Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English
Alignment to Panasonic’s seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD)
Lean Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 (General Industry)
5+ years of progressive leadership experience in supply chain, inventory control, or warehouse operations, preferably in a manufacturing startup, greenfield environment, or rapid scale-up setting
Experience in a manufacturing, regulated, or high-volume distribution environment
Involvement in inventory system implementations, upgrades, or process improvement initiatives
Experience supporting multi-site inventory operations or complex material flows
Demonstrated capability in change management, continuous improvement, or lean initiatives

Responsibilities

Establish and oversee daily inventory control operations, including the development of standard operation procedures (SOPs) for receiving, transfers, returns, cycle counts, and physical inventories in a new factory
Track inventory movement by lot, serial number, pallet, location, and date to maintain accurate warehouse records
Monitor stock levels, including low stock, expiring, and overstocked items, and initiate replenishment activities as needed
Maintain records of daily deliveries and shipments to reconcile inventory balances
Participate in the BRD creation, implementation, and optimization of inventory management systems
Implement, evaluate, and continuously improve inventory control systems, processes, and best practices
Analyze inventory data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for optimization and loss mitigation
Assess current inventory solutions and recommend enhancements, efficiencies, and technology improvements
Support improvement initiatives related to warehouse layout, storage utilization, and inventory flow
Participate in the recruitment and onboarding of hourly team members, building a skilled and knowledgeable team from the ground up, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous learning
Establish priorities, allocate resources, and ensure adequate staffing coverage to meet operational demands
Provide training, coaching, and guidance to inventory personnel on inventory procedures and systems
Promote consistency, accuracy, and accountability through standardized inventory practices
Partner with operations, supply chain, and warehouse leadership to align inventory strategies with business needs
Communicate inventory status, risks, and performance metrics to stakeholders and leadership teams
Support cross-functional planning related to demand changes, material availability, and operational requirements
Conduct audits, cycle counts, and physical inventories to ensure compliance with internal controls and reporting standards
Generate and analyze inventory reports related to stock levels, adjustments, shrinkage, and accuracy
Adhere to all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements, including proper use of required PPE
Support risk mitigation efforts related to inventory loss, discrepancies, and operational disruptions
Provide direct supervision to hourly team members, including work assignment, performance oversight, training, and adherence to safety and operational standards

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, prescription plans
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance
401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting
Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave
Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service
Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources
High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus
Several on-site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on-site vendor visits and employee events