Warehouse Inventory Control Supervisor

GEODIS Career • Torrance, CA

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About The Position

The Warehouse Inventory Control Supervisor plans and oversees inventory-control operations in a warehouse and related storage areas. The role includes organizing storage layouts, maintaining inventory accuracy, investigating discrepancies, and directing the work of inventory-control employees. The supervisor also advises employees on proper handling and preservation of stock and prepares reports on inventory and team performance.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of related experience and/or training.
• PC literacy and experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to use common-sense understanding to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form.

Responsibilities

• Plan layouts for stockrooms, warehouses, and other storage areas based on inventory turnover, size, weight, and related factors.
• Advise employees on the care, preservation, handling, storage, maintenance, and shipment of stock, including appropriate equipment use.
• Review records and recommend corrective actions for non-usable, slow-moving, or excess stock.
• Review records for accuracy, adherence to procedures, and adequacy of stock levels.
• Schedule inventory cycle counts and resolve discrepancies.
• Report inventory accuracy percentages to managers, customers, or others as required.
• Schedule special and periodic inventories.
• Trace item histories to identify causes of discrepancies between inventory and stock-control records, and recommend corrective actions.
• Determine work procedures, prepare work schedules, and expedite workflow.
• Issue written and oral instructions; assign duties; and inspect work for accuracy, neatness, and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Study and standardize procedures to improve subordinate efficiency.
• Prepare composite reports from subordinate reports.
• Resolve errors and complaints.

Benefits

• Fair pay; some jobs include bonus opportunities.
• Access to earned pay on demand, with payday available early.
• Safe, clean, and healthy work environment.
• Supportive teammates and opportunities to provide feedback about the employee experience.
• Inclusive culture and opportunities to participate in Employee Resource Groups, international lunches, and heritage celebrations.
• Growth opportunities and seasonal or career-launch opportunities, subject to eligibility by location, job, employee type, or length of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed