DC Inventory Control Supervisor

Hot Topic & BoxLunch; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Hot Topic & BoxLunch in Riverside, CA is seeking an Inventory Support Supervisor for our distribution center to maintain inventory accuracy and drive our cycle count program. You will supervise the Inventory Support department, oversee cycle counts, transfers, aging inventory, and reconcile adjustments while partnering with the Operations Manager of Inventory to meet daily distribution goals.

You will also train a team of 1 Team Lead and 5 associates, monitor safety, and ensure timely responses

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• 2+ years supervising 20+ people in a fulfillment or DC.
• Inventory control experience a plus.
• Experience with WMS systems (Manhattan, Red Prairie, Highjump).
• Able to lead and develop people; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Inventory Support team (1 Team Lead & 5 associates) and daily procedures.
• Conduct training and provide instruction for associates.
• Respond to PO updates, cycle count progress, and inventory inquiries promptly.
• Research aging inventory to ensure timely putaway or processing.
• Monitor accuracy against goals and coach associates accordingly.
• Oversee cycle counts reconciliation and annual physical inventories.
• Foster teamwork, collaboration and open communication.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed and enforced.
• Monitor daily staff to complete DC tasks on a day-to-day plan.
• Provide daily observations for coaching and feedback.

Skills

Team supervision

Training

Inventory control

Leadership

Excel

LEAN

Communication

WMS experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Tools

Manhattan

Red Prairie

Highjump

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.

What You’ll Do

• 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

What You’ll Need

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required, college degree preferred
• At least 2 years’ 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

$66,000 - $72,000 a year

Salary notes: Please note the pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but other factors such as an individual’s education, location, meeting the minimum job requirements for the role, training, and experience, will determine the final salary for potential new hires.

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.