Inventory Control Supervisor

Morgan Stephens•Dunbar, WV

8d•$60,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Our client is a large, international automotive supplier with a strong global footprint and a reputation for operational excellence. This organization offers significant opportunities for career growth, advancement, and long-term stability. The company is committed to continuous improvement, investing in its people, and maintaining high standards across safety, quality, and operational performance. Employees work in a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment supporting major automotive customers worldwide. The Inventory Control Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all inventory control activities, including cycle counting, receiving operations, and maintaining overall inventory accuracy for raw materials, components, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods. This role leads both the cycle counting and receiving teams and works cross-functionally with Operations, Production Control, Logistics, and Quality to resolve discrepancies and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field preferred
3+ years of inventory control experience, ideally in automotive or high-volume manufacturing
Prior supervisory or team lead experience required
Strong knowledge of inventory control processes, cycle counting, and root-cause analysis
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Plex, QAD, or similar

Nice To Haves

Experience with automotive quality standards such as IATF 16949 preferred
APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM or CSCP) preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the daily cycle counting program for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
Monitor, analyze, and reconcile inventory variances and lead root-cause investigations
Drive corrective actions to improve inventory accuracy and reduce discrepancies
Maintain and improve inventory accuracy KPIs, including adjustments, cycle count attainment, and stock aging
Ensure accurate execution of inventory transactions in ERP/MRP systems, including receipts, issues, transfers, and BOM adjustments
Coordinate and lead annual and periodic physical inventory counts
Supervise the receiving team to ensure timely and accurate receipt of inbound materials and supplies
Ensure materials are properly inspected, labeled, documented, and transacted into the ERP system
Oversee unloading, staging, and verification processes to ensure accuracy and quality compliance
Resolve discrepancies between bills of lading, scheduling agreements, and actual receipts
Coordinate with Materials Planning and Quality to address supplier-related issues
Ensure proper storage and material flow from receiving to warehouse locations
Supervise, train, and coach cycle counters, inventory control staff, and receiving team members
Assign daily tasks, set performance expectations, and conduct performance reviews
Develop team capabilities through cross-training and continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure compliance with safety standards and OSHA requirements
Lead and participate in root-cause analysis of safety incidents
Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures for inventory handling and reconciliation
Partner with Quality and Operations to maintain material traceability and compliance with automotive standards such as IATF 16949 and ISO
Audit material flow processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and reduce errors
Review and update inventory control procedures as needed
Participate in the design and audit of labeling processes to meet customer requirements
Work closely with Production Planning, Materials, and Logistics to support accurate scheduling and material availability
Support Engineering with BOM audits, engineering changes, and master data governance
Communicate inventory risks, issues, and resolutions clearly to internal stakeholders