Inventory Supervisor (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Vesta Home•Hayward, CA

13h

About The Position

The Inventory Supervisor owns the health of inventory at the facility while supporting both 1st and 2nd shift operations. Working across inbound, putaway, cycle counts, returns, and bin-level accuracy, this leader ensures that what’s in the system matches what’s on the floor — and that it's stored correctly, visibly, and ready for the next move. They supervise a focused team of inventory specialists while also observing overall warehouse flow and operational handoff between the morning and afternoon shifts. This role requires a deep understanding of inventory strategy and WMS use, plus the leadership presence to guide mid-shift activity and coordinate effectively with both shift supervisors to resolve gaps, prevent backlogs, and maintain system integrity. These duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

2+ years of warehouse leadership experience with direct team supervision
Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs and lead work from the floor
Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and warehouse equipment protocols
Comfortable using warehouse systems and digital tracking tools
Strong organizational, communication, and decision-making skills
Proficient in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

Experience with quality control or staging preparation of furniture or large-format items
Exposure to returns/download workflows and physical inventory audits
Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

Lead daily start-of-shift meetings to align the team on safety, priorities, and workflow expectations
Oversee safe and efficient loading/unloading of box trucks, trailers, and containers with furniture, accessories, and staging materials
Supervise the proper order selection, quality control, staging, storage, and organization of product to maintain cleanliness, accessibility, and protection
Conduct quality inspections on high-value furniture and accessories before dispatch
Ensure wrapping, padding, and handling of inventory is done according to company standards
Monitor adherence to SOPs in all warehousing functions — from inbound receipt to returns/download processing
Supervise and support a team of 15–20 hourly associates across functional areas
Train and coach new hires; provide cross-training to ensure operational flexibility
Lead and participate in weekly safety meetings to reinforce a culture of accountability
Support coaching and corrective action conversations as directed by the Warehouse Manager
Step in as acting Warehouse Manager during coverage needs
Help maintain accurate inventory control by ensuring system transactions match physical movement
Flag discrepancies between system data and floor inventory to Inventory and Ops leaders
Ensure real-time documentation of product handling, movement, and inspection through system tools
Maintain safety and cleanliness standards in all work zones, staging areas, and loading docks
Report hazards, equipment issues, and workflow disruptions promptly to management
Keep leadership informed of staffing challenges, PTO requests, or performance gaps
Support process improvements and new workflow rollouts as directed