Supervisor Inventory Control - Warehouse Shipping - Shift 1

NEW CARROT FARMS LLC•Bakersfield, CA

1d•$26 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor Inventory Control oversees all inventory management activities to maintain accurate, reliable, and accountable warehouse inventory records. This position is responsible for identifying and minimizing inventory shrinks, ensuring precise and timely data reporting, and coordinating inventory audits with internal and external auditors. The supervisor collaborates closely with warehouse, operations, and finance teams to ensure compliance with company policies and to support ongoing process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Excellent leadership, organizational, and customer/employee relations skills.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to coach and develop employees by leveraging company-provided performance metrics.
Self-motivated and proactive, able to exercise sound judgment with minimal supervision.
Skilled at prioritizing and managing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Competent in entering, retrieving, and analyzing data.
Familiarity with company GMPs, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and safety guidelines.
Working knowledge of relevant business systems, including Windows, Microsoft Office, and WMS/LMS/ERP platforms
Strong communication skills, both written and verbally
High School/GED or 3-5 years’ experience in inventory control or warehouse operations or combination of both education and experience.
Forklift Certification or must be able to obtain forklift certification within 30 days of hire
Candidates must have a verifiable history of safe vehicle operation and meet company standards for driving eligibility. This includes maintaining a clean driving record, which will be verified through a background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with WMS systems such as Red Prairie and JDE; Highly preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis
Experience with FEFO/FIFO inventory rotation
Able to work cross functionally with operations, Quality Assurance, production, finance and upper management

Responsibilities

Ensure accurate reporting, tracking, and reconciliation of all inventories in Red Prairie WMS and JDE systems.
Monitor inventory variances and shrink; investigate root causes and implement corrective actions.
Support production of raw materials, ingredients, and packaging demand by ensuring accurate staging, availability, and system consumption for daily production runs.
Oversee daily cycle counts, monthly inventories, and full physical inventories, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Investigate discrepancies between physical counts and system records; resolve issues quickly and document findings.
Maintain accurate records of adjustments, transfers, returns, repalletizations, and reclassifications.
Supervise, train, and develop the inventory control team, providing daily direction, coaching, and performance feedback.
Establish clear expectations, hold team accountable, and ensure consistent compliance with SOPs and safety rules.
Coordinate staffing needs, task assignments, priorities, and workload distribution.
Partner with warehouse operations to improve storage practices, FEFO/FIFO execution, slotting accuracy, and material handling procedures.
Support QA with lot tracking, sample pulls, and rework/relabeling activities as needed.
Work with 3PL partners to ensure aligned processes and accurate inventory flow between sites.
Identify operational inefficiencies and recommend process improvements.
Lead and prepare for internal and external inventory audits.
Address audit findings and drive corrective action plans.
Generate, analyze, and distribute inventory performance reports, including trends, variances, and improvement opportunities.
Maintain strict compliance with company policies, safety protocols, and food safety regulations
Performs other assigned duties and/or projects to support business needs.