DC Inventory Control Supervisor

Hottopic; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hot Topic seeks an Inventory Support Supervisor for its Riverside Distribution Center. The role oversees cycle counting, transfers, QC/RTV pulls, and aging inventory, reporting to the Inventory Operations Manager. Schedule is Mon-Fri 8:30am–5:30pm with overtime during Peak periods.

The supervisor leads a team of 1 Lead and 5 associates, trains staff, responds to PO updates, and ensures accurate daily distribution center operations, safety compliance, and timely tasks completion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• At least 2 years’ experience supervising 20+ people in a fulfillment/warehouse setting.
• Inventory control experience a plus.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (Manhattan, Red Prairie, HighJump).
• Ability to lead and develop people in a team environment.
• Strong Excel, Word, Outlook skills; working with WMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Inventory Support department at Riverside DC.
• Supervise the Inventory Team (1 Lead & 5 associates) and ensure daily procedures.
• Conduct training classes and provide instruction for associates.
• Respond to PO updates, cycle counts, and inventory inquiries promptly.
• Research aging inventory and ensure timely putaway or processing.
• Monitor accuracy and coach staff to meet goals; reconcile counts and inventories.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Team management

LEAN methods

Training

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Tools

Manhattan

Red Prairie

HighJump

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

You down with e-commerce and retail fulfillment? We’re on the search for an Inventory Support Supervisor for our Riverside Distribution Center. This position will play a critical role in maintaining the accuracy of our inventory and successful completion of our cycle count program.

You’ll be responsible for overseeing the Inventory Support department. Daily operations include cycle counting, inventory transfers, QC/RTV pulls, locating lost/aging inventory, reconciling large inventory adjustments, and the usual distribution center tasks. This position reports the Operations Manager of Inventory.

Shift Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm, overtime on Saturday during Peak and as needed based on workload.

• Supervise the development and performance of the Inventory Team, consisting of 1 Team Lead & 5 associates, including daily operational procedures
• Conduct training classes and provide instruction for associates
• Respond to internal and external partners regarding PO updates, cycle count progress, and other inventory inquiries in a timely manner
• Research and track down aging inventory to ensure it is putaway or processed in a timely manner
• Monitor process accuracy as compared to established goals and coaches/recognizes associates accordingly
• Supervise the reconciliation of cycle counts as well as annual physical inventories
• Create an environment of teamwork, collaboration and open communication
• Understand and manage all safety procedures and ensuresafe work practices are followed and maintained
• Monitor daily staff to ensure completion of distribution center tasks in a timely and accurate manner on a day-to-daywork plan
• Conduct Observations daily to provide coaching and feedback to associates
• Makes adjustments as needed to meet deadlines & performs other job duties as required
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required, college degree preferred
• At least 2 years’s experience in a fulfillment center or warehouse/distribution center supervising 20+ people
• Inventory Control experience a plus
• Experience working with various Warehouse Management Systems. (i.e. Manhattan, Red Prairie, Highjump)
• Ability to lead and develop people in a team environment
• Solid knowledge in Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook, and a computerized warehouse management system
• Familiarity with LEAN production work methods
• Illustrates a dedication to meeting the requirements of internal and external customers, responding to all customer requests promptly and thoroughly
• High communication skills, including the ability to work in a team environment, give honest, direct feedback, and solid verbal and written communicator

Our company participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms a candidate’s eligibility to work in the United States after completing the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9). The information provided on the Form I-9 is compared to the records contained in the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases. This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees.