Inventory Control Supervisor
Princeton, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Transportation and Logistics
Specialty
Inventory Control Manager
Location
08831, Monroe Township, New Jersey, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
1/11/24
Summary:
The Inventory Control Supervisor is responsible for supervising and coordinating activities of workers concerned with ordering, receiving, storing, inventorying, issuing, and shipping materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and parts in stockroom, warehouse, or yard in one or multiple accounts.
Job Duties: -
Plans layout of stockroom, warehouse, and other storage areas, considering turnover, size, weight, and related factors of items stored
Traces history of items to determine reasons for discrepancies between inventory and stock control records and recommends remedial actions to resolve discrepancies
Supervises employees through staff development, assigning duties and examining work to ensure compliance of the organizations policies, procedures and applicable laws; manages labor hours and payroll in electronic timekeeping system
Advises employees on care and preservation of items received, stored, and shipped; methods and use of equipment in handling, storing, maintaining, and shipping stock; and related problems
Reports inventory accuracy percentage per requirement to appropriate leadership
Sets cycle counts of inventory, researches and clears any discrepancies
Recommends process improvements within the warehouse or distribution center which will improve accuracy of inventory and/or productivity
Reviews daily reports and ensure completion of key tasks designed to keep an accurate inventory and ensuring team understands and works toward performance goals
Reviews records for accuracy of information and compliance with established procedures, recommends remedial actions for reported non-usable, slow moving, and excess stock, provides information to customer
Prepares work schedules for special projects and periodic inventories, and reacts quickly and effectively regarding unexpected labor needs
Prepares composite reports from individual reports of teammates
For food accounts, incumbent is responsible to report food safety problems to senior management to initiate action
Other duties as required and assigned
Requirements:
High school diploma or GED (general education diploma) equivalency
Minimum 3 years related experience and/or training
Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience preferred
Experience with warehouse equipment
Experience with warehouse management systems
PC literate with experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manual
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The employee is regularly exposed to ambient lighting and temperate climate conditions.
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Job Duties as documented in this job description are considered Essential Functions and have been created by the standards of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) require that employees be able to perform Essential Functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the Essential Functions.
The Inventory Control Supervisor is responsible for supervising and coordinating activities of workers concerned with ordering, receiving, storing, inventorying, issuing, and shipping materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and parts in stockroom, warehouse, or yard in one or multiple accounts.
Job Duties: -
Plans layout of stockroom, warehouse, and other storage areas, considering turnover, size, weight, and related factors of items stored
Traces history of items to determine reasons for discrepancies between inventory and stock control records and recommends remedial actions to resolve discrepancies
Supervises employees through staff development, assigning duties and examining work to ensure compliance of the organizations policies, procedures and applicable laws; manages labor hours and payroll in electronic timekeeping system
Advises employees on care and preservation of items received, stored, and shipped; methods and use of equipment in handling, storing, maintaining, and shipping stock; and related problems
Reports inventory accuracy percentage per requirement to appropriate leadership
Sets cycle counts of inventory, researches and clears any discrepancies
Recommends process improvements within the warehouse or distribution center which will improve accuracy of inventory and/or productivity
Reviews daily reports and ensure completion of key tasks designed to keep an accurate inventory and ensuring team understands and works toward performance goals
Reviews records for accuracy of information and compliance with established procedures, recommends remedial actions for reported non-usable, slow moving, and excess stock, provides information to customer
Prepares work schedules for special projects and periodic inventories, and reacts quickly and effectively regarding unexpected labor needs
Prepares composite reports from individual reports of teammates
For food accounts, incumbent is responsible to report food safety problems to senior management to initiate action
Other duties as required and assigned
Requirements:
High school diploma or GED (general education diploma) equivalency
Minimum 3 years related experience and/or training
Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience preferred
Experience with warehouse equipment
Experience with warehouse management systems
PC literate with experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manual
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The employee is regularly exposed to ambient lighting and temperate climate conditions.
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Job Duties as documented in this job description are considered Essential Functions and have been created by the standards of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) require that employees be able to perform Essential Functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the Essential Functions.