What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Supervisor - Warehouse - MB position at Martin Brower?
Position Summary: Inventory Supervisor oversees the inventory function for a distribution center. Responsible for executing all inventory control functions including supervising the hourly cycle count team, running daily reports, tracking inventory, researching discrepancies, maintaining inventory levels, month end reconciliation, physical inventory, cycle count reporting, and driving continual improvements.
Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:
- Fosters an environment that is conducive to teamwork and collaboration; supports a professional, respectful, and inclusive work environment, while maintaining Martin Brower's standards for personal and operational excellence.
- Supervise/lead the hourly cycle count team driving improvements in Safety, Quality, Inventory, and team Productivity.
- Coaches, mentors, and develops existing employees and resolves performance problems and discrepancies.
- Works with distribution center management team to address any problems and devise plans of action by reviewing and auditing practices.
- Partner with Logistics, Supply Chain Services and Shipping to create an inventory control environment to successfully meet the company's service and profit goals.
- Schedule and plan physical inventories; reconcile the physical inventory variances and provide reports based on the reconciled inventory numbers. Coordinate daily cycle counts and research variances. Provide reports to necessary departments.
- Support the preparation and analysis of weekly and monthly reporting of inventory control results and activities from the warehouse management system (WMS).
- Analyze existing business processes and logic that impact inventory throughout the company through personal observation and user interaction.
- Ensure proper warehouse slotting to promote successful shipping operations and customer order fulfillment.
- Ensure all policies and procedures are followed to minimize product loss and damage, including but not limited to inventory damages, inventory exceptions, claims, and transfers.
- Oversees and manages vendor credit process; reviews the quality of goods being delivered from vendors while also confirming that they are in excellent condition before being shipped to our customers.
- Tracks usage of scanner system to receive and record new stock as it arrives at the distribution center.
- Implements and reinforces company policies, goals, objectives, and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor Degree in business, logistics or related field with 3 years of related experience or High School Diploma with 6 years of relevant experience.
- 2 years' supervisory experience.
- Knowledge of Inventory Control philosophies and systems
- Experience with multiple demand/inventory planning systems
- Demonstrated ability to function in a deadline driven, self-driven, fast-paced work environment.
- Ability to multitask and work independently with precise detail and follow-up reporting
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills necessary to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Programs (Excel, Outlook, Word)
- Must be flexible with start and end times that are communicated in advance that support Inventory Control best practices for Distribution Centers.
- Ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to be able to evaluate, interpret information and procedures, understand, and act on and resolve issues with creative problem solving.
- Travel up to 10% as needed.
- This position must pass a post-offer background and drug test.
- Experience in food service distribution environment preferred.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- This position will require work in hot and cold temperature extremes and exposure to dust, dirt, fumes, noise and working in close proximity to other teammates.
- Will work around moving machinery such as power industrial trucks
- Closed toe shoes must be worn at all times, and other Personal Protection Equipment as specified by management personnel.
- Extensive standing/walking while assigned to various operational tasks and assignments.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Reyes Holdings companies will recruit and select applicants for employment solely on the basis of their qualifications. Our Practices and Procedures, including those relating to wages, benefits, transfers, promotions, terminations and self-development opportunities, will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status and all other classes protected by the Federal and State Government. Drug Free Employer.
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