Inventory Control Supervisor

Newly Weds Foods- Corporate; Horn Lake (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Newly Weds Foods- Corporate in Horn Lake, MS seeks an Inventory Supervisor to manage inventory control, cycle counts, variances, and reporting to keep records accurate and production flowing. You will lead the inventory team, coordinate with production, warehousing, purchasing and finance, ensure ERP integrity and advanced Excel use, and uphold GMP and food-safety standards.

Requires an Associate's Degree (Bachelor's preferred), 5 years inventory control in manufacturing, and 2 years leadership

Qualifications

• Requires associate degree; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5 years inventory control experience in manufacturing.
• 2 years leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily inventory control functions (journal entries, logs, verification, waste).
• 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 and approve inventory adjustments with documentation.
• Monitor inventory metrics and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support monthly physical inventories and audits.
• Ensure compliance with GMP and food safety standards.
• Prepare inventory reports and communicate results to leadership.
• Review weekly status and variances with production team.
• Participate in mock recalls.

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Multitasking

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.