Inventory Control Supervisor

Newly Weds Foods; Horn Lake (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Newly Weds Foods in Mississippi is seeking an Inventory Supervisor to lead inventory control, ensure accurate records, and support uninterrupted production. You will manage cycle counts, coordinate physical inventories, and work with production, warehousing, purchasing, finance, and supply chain teams to drive accuracy and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has an Associate's degree (Bachelor's preferred), 5+ years in manufacturing inventory, and strong ERP/Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's preferred.
• 5+ years inventory control experience in manufacturing.
• 2+ years leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and strong Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily inventory control functions (journals, logs, freight verification, etc.).
• Lead, coach, and develop inventory team members.
• Oversee month-end inventory processes and reconciliations.
• Ensure inventory transactions are processed accurately in the MRP system.
• Develop and maintain cycle count programs.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Review inventory adjustments with supporting documentation.
• Support monthly physical inventories and audits.

Skills

Inventory control

Leadership

Multitasking

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Summary

The Inventory Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all inventory control activities to ensure accurate inventory records, efficient material flow, and uninterrupted production operations. This position leads inventory personnel, manages cycle count programs, coordinates physical inventories, investigates variances, and works closely with Production, Warehousing, Purchasing, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to maintain inventory accuracy and support plant objectives.

Essential Functions

• Supervise and direct daily inventory control functions (journal entries, write receiving logs. freight verification, production entry verification, log waste per department).
• Lead, coach, and develop inventory team members.
• Oversee month-end inventory processes and reconciliations.
• Ensure inventory transactions are processed accurately withing the MRP system.
• Develop and maintain cycle count programs.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Review and approve inventory adjustments with supporting documentation.
• Monitor inventory metrics and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support monthly physical inventories and audits.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, GMP, and company policies.
• Prepare inventory reports and communicate results to leadership.
• Review weekly status and identify variances reports with production team.
• Participate in mock recalls.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years inventory control experience in manufacturing.
• Minimum 2 year leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and string Excel skills.
• Strong analytical.organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Work Environment

• Primarily office setting combined with time spent on your feet in a seasoning warehouse/manufacturing environment as required.
• This role will occasionally require weekend work.