Inventory Control Supervisor

Overview: The **Inventory Control Supervisor** is responsible for the coordination and management of all inventory control functions including conducting daily cycle counts and book-to-book comparison between the client’s and NFI Distribution Center Warehouse Management System. This position typically reports to the Inventory Control Manager or General Manager of the facility. Responsibilities:
**Inventory Control**:

- Oversees the daily cycle counts, slot audits and the reconciliation of activities between systems
- Ensures that customer requirements are accurately reported in the timing provided by the customer
- Plans, executes and reconciles physical inventories
- Prepares analysis of adjustments activities report
- Researches to reconcile inventory discrepancies
- Makes recommendations to management on initiatives and programs to improve inventory and works on those programs** Employee Relations/Development**:

- Conducts the daily pre-shift meetings covering previous shifts productivity, operational problems, forecasting workload and any other pertinent company information
- Assists in developing a program to train and motivate personnel for increased effectiveness
- Assists in developing a program for all new personnel and ensures the onboarding program is followed
- Manages and maintains good human resources practices with direct reports, and adherence to established corporate and department policies and procedures
- Works with Management and Human Resources to resolve employee relation issues, discipline actions, problem resolution and terminations
- Provides feedback, coaching, guidance, and recognition to enhance personnel’s skill development
- Plays an active role in employee development and talent selection.
- Provides regular coaching and constructive feedback on performance, prepares and delivers hourly performance reviews
- Maintains accurate timekeeping records
- Exhibits a commitment to self-development by staying current on information, tools, and systems
- Travels to other warehouses and participates in department or company meetings, as necessary
- Provides training for Inventory Control team and ongoing training to educate staff
- Ensures timely reporting and communication to the proper staff as needed
- Oversees the entire Inventory Control department to ensure that all procedures are being followed properly and in a timely fashion
- Attends industry related seminars
- Assists in projects as needed by the General Manager** Safety and Security**:

- Ensures the safe, clean and efficient operation of the warehouse to meet service standards
- Supports all safety programs and OSHA compliance to ensure a safe work environment for all employees
- Follows documented processes for reporting, analyzing, and following up on employee injuries and accidents.
- Ensures employees complete a daily pre-flight and reviews daily

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field, or at least 1-5 years of supervisory experience
- High School Diploma required
- Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (Manhattan preferred)
- Ability to work in a fast paced, quickly changing environment.
- Ability to handle changing priorities and use good judgment in stressful situations
- Experience with or desire to learn performance metrics, process improvement, and Lean/Six Sigma tools.
- Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of Excel.
- Excellent verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills specifically with external clients
- Excellent analytical and mathematical skills
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred, may be required in some locations
- Ability and availability to work irregular or extended hours including nights, weekends and holidays as needed by the customer.
- Must be able to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours.
- Lift and move totes up to 50 pounds.
- Regular bending, lifting, stretching and reaching both below the waist and above the head.
- Walking in the distribution center and around the area with great frequency; facilities are over a quarter mile in length.
- Should be able to work in environments with variable noise levels, lighting conditions and temperature variation and able to access all areas of building without limitations.

**Canada Equal Opportunity/Disability Statement