Inventory Control Supervisor

General Purpose: 

Operates and maintains the inventory of the warehouse. Supervises and coordinates receiving, storing, inventory, holding and shipping product. 

Principle Accountabilities:  

• Reviews and monitors the timely confirmation and accuracy of inbound inventory, outbound shipments, and book adjustment transactions to ensure accurate inventory management records.   

• Coordinates and performs the taking of physical inventories in accordance with the manufacturers’ requirements, investigates inventory variances; directs the performance of daily/weekly cycle accounts and adjusts inventory records if necessary.   

• Coordinates delivery/pick up of materials from supply room, if exists.  

• Coordinates the activities associated with product recalls upon request.  

• Monitors the activities associated with customer return shipments including overages, shortages and damages; communicates concealed damages to manufacturer.  

• Coordinates damaged and defective products, ensuring it is accounted for and properly handled by dumping, reconditioning, or returning to producing plant. 

• Supervises all inventory control personnel, if any, to achieve objectives relating to inventory control management, provides communication and suggests inventory improvements to supervisor.  

• Provides back up to purchasing agent, if necessary. 

• Keys receipts of materials, if necessary. 

• Perform other related duties as assigned by management. 

• Effectively communicate with associates and customers in person and via telephone, verbally and non-verbally to accomplish necessary objectives 

• Effectively review performance of subordinates, if any, to ensure compliance to requirements. 

• Must be able to shift priorities easily.