Supervisor, Inventory Control

Americold • Rochelle, IL

2d

About The Position

Operates and maintains the inventory of the warehouse. Supervises all inventory
related activities.

Requirements

• College Degree plus 3 to 5 years warehousing experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in Quality Assurance Management or Inventory Control
• Three years supervisory/management skills

Nice To Haves

• Strong analytical and mathematical skills
• PC skills, including Microsoft Office, AS400, WMS and RF
• Forklift license, CPR and First Aid training a plus

Responsibilities

• Advise associates on care and preservation, handling, storing, maintenance and shipping of product.
• Train associates in equipment operations, safety and general operations.
• Promote a safe work environment through personal actions. Identify and report on any safety concerns.
• Assign and direct work and monitor performance of inventory employees. Schedule tasks to maximize efficiency.
• Utilize the Warehouse Management System to monitor inventory accuracy, inventory discrepancies, and errors. Direct tasks of inventory associates based on the system generated reporting and inventory needs.
• Identify and report on operational errors impacting inventory accuracy. Issue corrective actions as needed.
• Review and monitor inventory errors, including lost inventory, damaged inventory, etc. Ensure SOPs for handling discrepant inventory are followed.
• Conduct regular inventory counts, including quarterly cycle counts, full physical inventories, and customer required counts. Record count results and any discrepancies. Communicate count results to Management and/or the Customer as needed.
• Analyze data and make recommendations on inventory layout and management practices to maximize inventory and maintain inventory at optimal accuracies.
• Review records and comply with established procedures for storing product.
• Communicate with Management on a regular basis of warehouse inventory accuracy and discrepancies
• Communicate with the Customer on an as needed or defined bases of customer inventory accuracy, status, and discrepancies.
• Research and resolve inventory discrepancies including, but not limited to: researching customer claims, cycle count for missing product, adjust inventory quantities, handle damaged inventory, disposing of inventory.
• Recommend the approval or denial of customer claims.
• Maintain and update inventory and inventory discrepancies within the Warehouse Management System. Maintain and update product masterfiles and/or product information.
• Identify problem areas and make recommendations for corrective action.
• Other inventory related duties as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level