Inventory Supervisor

Develop and implement inventory operational standards for staff compliance

Utilize computer systems to electronically track inventory flow, scan stock, and reconcile inventory

Address and resolve staff or client complaints/grievances to protect the reputation of a company and ensure a satisfied clientele

Record daily deliveries and shipment to maintain the information required for periodic inventory reconciliation

Assign and delegate job tasks to inventory personnel to ensure operational objectives are achieved

Create and maintain spreadsheets for the report and analysis of data

Proffer recommendations to management on operational policies and objectives required for improved performance

Utilize fixed asset tracking software to monitor and regulate shipment from a warehouse

Coordinate and manage daily physical cycle counts

Bachelor/Associate Degree in Business Inventory, Logistics or related discipline

Responsible for order receiving, and keeping a record of materials and products.

Entails coordinating and managing a team of inventory workers to assist in the regulation of stock levels to ensure availability of required products.

Develop strategies for the optimization of inventory control processes.

Controls the movement of goods in and out of an organization’s warehouse.

Liaise with the sales and customer relations department of an organization to ensure that client orders are properly completed.

Involves preparing and maintaining accurate inventory documentation which provides information on the quantity, type, and quality of products available in a company’s storage facility.

Keep track of inventory flow in order to identify dead or slow moving stock.

Optimize stock management systems to reduce the risk of product theft or fraud.

Establish standards for safety, sales promotions, and work operations.

Responsible for directing, supervising, and assigning of work duties to inventory counters to ensure set objectives are achieved.

Proffer recommendations to company executives on appropriate policies and procedures for improved operations.

Skills & Requirements:

Communication Skills: Inventory Supervisors will need to speak with co-workers and superiors on a regular basis.

Leadership Skills: Inventory Supervisors will need to hire employees and resolve conflicts, as well as keep employees motivated and on-task.

Critical-Thinking Skills: Inventory Supervisors will need to devise plans of action and asses those plans regularly.

Organizational Skills: Multiple orders, people and many moving pieces will keep Inventory Supervisors on their toes.

Problem-Solving Skills: Inventory Supervisors will need to be ready when problems arise or are ready to anticipate problems before they happen.