INVENTORY CONTROL MATERIALS SUPERVISOR

Bollinger Shipyards; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bollinger Shipyards is seeking an Inventory/Logistics Specialist to optimize inventory value across locations. You will lead inventory control, manage MRP systems, and align materials planning with production scheduling.

The role requires 4–6 years in material handling and supervision, plus APICS/CPIM certification and a strong understanding of procurement processes. You will collaborate across divisions to achieve cost-efficient inventory management.

Qualifications

• Experience with inventory control, MRP systems, and production scheduling.
• Supervisory experience in inventory or production environments.
• Facility-wide coordination across divisions to optimize inventory.

Responsibilities

• Lead initial and sustained inventory activities.
• Assess internal inventory requirements and guide direction.
• Summarize inventory needs and coordinate with teams.
• Develop and manage MRP for receiving, storage and issuance.
• Coordinate with divisions to achieve common objectives.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of advanced SCM and inventory practices.
• Administer FTZ entries and US Customs documentation.
• Manage centralized warehouse inventory including controlled stock.
• Ensure record maintenance and cost-efficient processing.
• Direct inventory staff and collaborate with department managers.

Skills

Inventory control

MRP systems

Material handling

Production scheduling

Supervision

Education

APICS/CPIM certification

Post high school education in production management and inventory control

Job description

GENERAL FUNCTION: Responsible for obtaining the maximum value from inventory and the inventory process as a whole. Directly responsible for delivering the maximum strategic value of inventory and inventory logistics to the company through advanced inventory management principles and practices across all locations.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Extensive knowledge of the objective, methods and procedures used to lead initial and sustained activities of inventory personnel.
• Ability to assess and monitor the internal requirements of the organization from a technical and commercial point of view as it relates to inventory.
• Knowledge of supply chain management sufficient to obtain, analyze and summate internal inventory requirements, convey requirements to others and gain consensus of direction and strategy.
• Development, implementation and management of MRP related to receiving, storage and issuance of purchased goods and raw material, in-process inventory and finished goods inventory.
• Demonstrates ability to coordinate with other divisions and departments in a cross-functional manner to achieve a shared fivison or accomplish a set of specific objectives developed by process or strategy.
• Maintains a superior and up-to-date knowledge of advanced Supply Chain Management and related inventory practices.
• Foreign Trade Zone Administrator for all facilities FTZ entries and documentation including the US Customs Clearance documentation and reports.
• Manage the inventory (including controlled inventory) of material in the centralized warehouse.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of inventory control, MRP systems, material handling and shipping, and production scheduling. Good knowledge of division products and their manufacturing processes or the ability to acquire it quickly. Some knowledge of purchasing procedures. Ability to affect record maintenance/reports, as well as cost efficient inventory processing. Safe material processing. Ability to direct the activities of others and work effectively with subordinates and department managers. APICS/CPIM certification.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & TRAINING

Completion of two or more years, depending on level, of post high school education in production management and inventory control, APICS certification preferred. 4-6 years combined experience in material handling, production scheduling and supervision; or any equivalent combination of experience and training that result in the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Bollinger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, and without regard to sexual orientation and gender identity.