About The Position

The Inventory & Materials Supervisor is responsible for leading site-level inventory control, cycle counting, and materials flow to ensure accurate inventory, efficient material movement, and strong operational support. This role owns inventory accuracy and material organization at the site and provides day-to-day leadership for shipping, receiving, and cross-dock operations. The Inventory & Materials Supervisor partners closely with Operations, Cost Accounting, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Finance to support timely material availability, audit readiness, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience supervising inventory, warehousing, or materials operations in a manufacturing, food production, or distribution environment
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related field or equivalent experience
  • ERP or inventory management system experience
  • Demonstrated experience with cycle counting, inventory accuracy, and material flow
  • Experience leading hourly teams and supporting performance management
  • Strong problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis and corrective action
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, Procurement, and Supply Chain

Nice To Haves

  • Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or structured problem-solving experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the site owner and point of contact for all cycle counting activities.
  • Lead peers and subject matter experts to complete counts on time and in alignment with cost accounting rhythms.
  • Partner with SMEs for specialized counts (e.g., seeds or unique materials), as needed.
  • Own root cause analysis and corrective actions for inventory discrepancies.
  • Investigate, document, and explain inventory variances, losses, and process gaps.
  • Lead all physical inventory events and audits at the site.
  • Maintain high standards of organization, cleanliness, and 5S across all material storage areas.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory accuracy, material flow, storage efficiency, and space utilization.
  • Lead the Shipping & Receiving team, including:
  • Daily oversight, work prioritization, and staffing
  • Performance management, coaching, and development
  • Enforcement of safety, quality, and standard work expectations
  • Ensure timely and accurate receipt, verification, and documentation of inbound materials.
  • Act as the site point of contact for cross-dock activities, including the movement of product and packaging between sites.
  • Coordinate with Operations and Supply Chain to support smooth inbound and outbound material flow.
  • Coordinate site-level materials requests and information flow for consumables, PPE, and non-BOM items.
  • Track inventory levels and usage to support uninterrupted operations.
  • Align with Procurement on stocking parameters and replenishment signals.
  • Support issue resolution related to material availability, receiving, and documentation.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
  • At least 2 weeks of paid vacation, plus a minimum of 40 hours of paid sick time
  • 10 paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • 401(k) with up to a 4% company match
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Paid time off, sick time, and leave benefits are offered in accordance with state and local laws and may vary depending on where you work.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Education Level

Associate degree

Number of Employees

101-250 employees

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