Inventory Control Supervisor

Jelly Belly; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrara is seeking an Inventory Control Supervisor to oversee daily inventory operations, drive accuracy, and lead a frontline team in a manufacturing setting. You will coordinate with warehouse, purchasing, and logistics to ensure availability and minimize discrepancies.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, process improvements, and collaboration across departments to maintain data integrity and efficient inventory performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field preferred.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with cycle counts and inventory variance resolution is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead inventory control team members for production, warehouse, and inbound/outbound shipments.
• Develop and manage daily, weekly, and monthly inventory control plans.
• Lead root-cause investigations for variances and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate inventory records using SAP and ensure data integrity of locations and BOMs.
• Oversee regular cycle counts, audits, and reconciliation of physical inventory.
• Coordinate with Warehouse, Procurement, and Production to ensure accuracy and availability.
• Monitor and report key inventory metrics like shrinkage and stock turns.
• Facilitate training for team members on inventory processes and safety standards.
• Participate in physical inventories and inventory events.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Inventory Control Supervisor

Want to make an impact?

The Inventory Control Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily inventory operations, ensuring accurate inventory records, minimizing discrepancies, and maintaining efficient inventory processes. This role supervises inventory staff and coordinates with warehouse, purchasing, and logistics teams to ensure optimal inventory accuracy and availability.

Ways you will make a difference

• Supervise and lead inventory control team members for safe and efficient production supply, warehouse, outside storage, and all inbound and outbound shipments
• Develop and manage daily, weekly, and monthly inventory control plans, ensuring execution and follow-up
• Lead root-cause investigations for inventory variances; implement corrective actions and continuous improvements
• Maintain accurate inventory records using SAP, ensuring data integrity of location configurations, unit-of-measure settings, Bill-of-Materials, and transaction documentation
• Oversee regular cycle counts, audits, and reconciliation of physical inventory
• Coordinate with other departments (e.g., Warehouse, Procurement, Production) to ensure inventory accuracy and availability
• Monitor and report key inventory metrics (e.g., shrinkage, stock turns, accuracy rate)
• Facilitate training and development for team members on inventory processes, policies, and safety standards
• Participate in physical inventories and provide leadership during inventory events

Skills that will make you successful

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to guide, motivate, and develop front-line staff
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, driving for results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Experiences that will support your success

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in inventory control or supply chain in a manufacturing environment
• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience requiredExperience with cycle count programs, physical inventory processes, and variance resolution
• Proficiency with SAP or similar ERP required
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma a plus

Ferrara’s success in industry-leading innovation has been driven by deep consumer insights, strong retailer co-creation and partnerships, and a dedication to diversity of thought, experience, and people. A privately held company, Ferrara has its global headquarters in Chicago and an operational network of more than 27 locations in North America, Brazil, and China that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities. Learn more at www.ferrara.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ferrara-

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.