Inventory Control Supervisor

Freudenberg Group; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Group in the United States seeks an experienced Inventory Control Supervisor to direct and optimize inventory of finished goods and raw materials across North American facilities. You will lead a team, train staff, and drive key KPIs to improve accuracy and efficiency.

This role emphasizes data analysis, ERP (SAP) proficiency, and planning annual physical inventories while investigating discrepancies and implementing corrective actions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of inventory control or related supply chain experience.
• 2+ years of supervisory or team-lead experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing inventory data, monitoring inventory performance, and supporting corrective actions to improve accuracy and reduce discrepancies
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and inventory management tools.

Responsibilities

• Direct, control, and maintain inventory levels of finished goods and raw materials across all North American facilities and warehouses.
• Lead, coach, and develop the inventory control team through training, performance feedback, and day-to-day guidance.
• Monitor and maintain inventory control KPIs, including scrapped material, aged inventory (2+ months), obsolete, nonconforming, and slow-moving inventory.
• Monitor off-site finished goods inventories to ensure compliance with shelf-life requirements.
• Lead the month-end reconciliation process for finished goods and raw materials across all North American facilities and external warehouses.
• Plan and coordinate annual physical inventory activities.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Skills

Inventory control

Leadership

Data analysis

SAP

Inventory optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• Direct, control, and maintain inventory levels of finished goods and raw materials across all Chem-Trend North American facilities and warehouses.
• Lead, coach, and develop the inventory control team through training, performance feedback, and day-to-day guidance.
• Monitor and maintain inventory control KPIs, including scrapped material, aged inventory (2+ months), obsolete, nonconforming, and slow-moving inventory.
• Monitor off-site finished goods inventories to ensure compliance with shelf-life requirements.
• Lead the month-end reconciliation process for finished goods and raw materials across all North American facilities and external warehouses.
• Plan and coordinate annual physical inventory activities.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in inventory control, supply chain, or manufacturing operations required.
• 2+ years of supervisory, team lead, or functional leadership experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing inventory data, monitoring inventory performance, and supporting corrective actions to improve accuracy and reduce discrepancies
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and inventory management tools.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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