Inventory Control Supervisor

Summary

The Inventory Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all inventory control activities to ensure accurate inventory records, efficient material flow, and uninterrupted production operations. This position leads inventory personnel, manages cycle count programs, coordinates physical inventories, investigates variances, and works closely with Production, Warehousing, Purchasing, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to maintain inventory accuracy and support plant objectives.

Essential Functions

• Supervise and direct daily inventory control functions (journal entries, write receiving logs. freight verification, production entry verification, log waste per department).
• Lead, coach, and develop inventory team members.
• Oversee month-end inventory processes and reconciliations.
• Ensure inventory transactions are processed accurately withing the MRP system.
• Develop and maintain cycle count programs.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Review and approve inventory adjustments with supporting documentation.
• Monitor inventory metrics and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support monthly physical inventories and audits.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, GMP, and company policies.
• Prepare inventory reports and communicate results to leadership.
• Review weekly status and identify variances reports with production team.
• Participate in mock recalls.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years inventory control experience in manufacturing.
• Minimum 2 year leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and string Excel skills.
• Strong analytical. organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Work Environment

• Primarily office setting combined with time spent on your feet in a seasoning warehouse/manufacturing environment as required.
• This role will occasionally require weekend work.