Inventory Control Lead - On-Site Findlay, OH (+5% Bonus)

Bluegrass Supply Chain; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluegrass Supply Chain in Findlay, OH, is seeking an experienced Inventory Control Supervisor to oversee inventory management and accuracy at our Findlay Distribution Center. This hands-on leadership role drives cycle counts, root-cause analyses, and continuous improvement across the warehouse.

The ideal candidate has strong inventory experience, analytical acumen, and proven leadership to develop a team while maintaining precise records in JDE and related systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in inventory control or warehouse, incl. 3+ years in leadership.
• Hands-on experience with WMS and inventory software.
• Proficient in Excel with VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables.
• Knowledge of FIFO/FEFO, receiving, shipping processes.
• Lean/5S mindset focused on continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work extended hours as needed.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily inventory control activities, including cycle counts and annual physical inventories.
• Monitor and report key inventory metrics: accuracy, turns, shrinkage, aged stock.
• Investigate discrepancies, damaged goods and shrinkage; identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Maintain inventory records within WMS/JD Edwards (JDE).
• Oversee scrap processes and coil room inventory, reporting in JDE.
• Support receiving, put away, replenishment, and shipping to maintain accuracy.
• Recruit, train, schedule and develop inventory control team; set performance expectations.
• Identify opportunities to improve slotting, storage utilization and efficiency.
• Enforce safety standards, OSHA requirements and company policies (forklift operation).
• Partner with operations, purchasing, finance and customer service on audits, returns and reconciliations.

Skills

Inventory control

Leadership

Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

WMS familiarity

Lean / 5S

Forklift certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business

Tools

JD Edwards (JDE)

Job description

Bluegrass Supply Chain in Findlay, OH, is seeking an experienced Inventory Control Supervisor to oversee inventory management and accuracy at our Findlay Distribution Center. This hands-on leadership role drives cycle counts, root-cause analyses, and continuous improvement across the warehouse.

The ideal candidate has strong inventory experience, analytical acumen, and proven leadership to develop a team while maintaining precise records in JDE and related systems.