DC Inventory Control Supervisor

Hot Topic; Riverside, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Employee discounts

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Hot Topic in Riverside, CA is seeking an Inventory Support Supervisor to manage the Inventory Support department at our Riverside Distribution Center. You will oversee cycle counting, transfers, aging inventory, and the reconciliation of counts to ensure accuracy.

This role reports to the Operations Manager of Inventory and leads a team of 1 Team Lead and 5 associates, delivering daily tasks on schedule and maintaining safety practices.

Qualifications

• 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 (e.g. Manhattan, Red Prairie, HighJump)
• Ability to lead and develop people in a team environment
• Solid knowledge in Excel, Word, Outlook and a computerized warehouse management system
• Familiarity with LEAN production work methods
• Dedication to meeting internal and external customer requirements, responding promptly to requests
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Consent to receive text messages from Hot Topic, Inc. regarding job application

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Inventory Team of 1 Team Lead + 5 associates and daily operations
• Conduct training classes for associates
• Address inventory inquiries from internal/external partners
• Track aging inventory and ensure timely putaway or processing
• Monitor process accuracy and coach staff to meet goals
• Oversee cycle counts reconciliations and annual physical inventories
• Foster teamwork and open communication
• Enforce safety procedures and safe work practices
• Ensure daily tasks are completed on schedule
• Provide daily coaching and feedback to associates
• Make adjustments to meet deadlines

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Training

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma / GED

Bachelor’s 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.

Pay range

$66,000 - $72,000 a year

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.

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
• I agree to receive text messages from Hot Topic, Inc. to the telephone number provided above for purposes related to my job application and job recruitment at Hot Topic.

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