Inventory Control Supervisor

Champion Foods LLC; Huron Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Champion Foods LLC in Michigan is seeking an experienced Inventory Controls Supervisor to oversee all inventory control operations in our logistics department.

You will lead cycle counts, physical inventories, and audits; ensure ERP/WMS accuracy; and coach staff while partnering with production, quality assurance, procurement, and finance.

This role requires strong Excel, problem-solving, and collaboration skills, with 3–5 years in inventory control and 1–2 years in supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of inventory control or warehouse experience.
• 1–2 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Powered Industrial Vehicle Train the Trainer Certification.
• Strong understanding of inventory control and warehouse operations.
• Experience with ERP/WMS systems.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily inventory control operations within the inventory control department (Inventory Control Coordinators, Logistics Coordinators, and Receiving Team Leader).
• Lead and coordinate cycle counts, physical inventories, and reconciliations.
• Lead the investigation of and resolve inventory discrepancies and perform root cause analysis.
• Ensure accurate inventory transactions in ERP/WMS systems.
• Develop and maintain inventory control procedures and audit processes.
• Monitor inventory accuracy KPIs and report results to leadership.
• Champion the weekly Approaching Expiration / Inventory Control meeting (rework and hold review).
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on inventory processes.
• Train and develop inventory, logistics and material handling personnel.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, FIFO, lot tracking, and traceability requirements.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Supervise inventory control coordinators, logistics coordinators, shipping & receiving and material handling staff as applicable.
• Provide coaching, performance management, and development planning.
• Ensure appropriate staffing coverage.
• Serve as the deputy of the Inventory Control Manager in his/her absence as the go-to person for inventory and material handling issues.

Skills

Inventory control

Supervisory experience

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

ERP/WMS knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

ERP/WMS systems

Job description

Job Summary

The Inventory Controls Supervisoris responsible foroverseeing all inventory control processes within thelogisticsdepartment to ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance with company standards. This role leadsthe shipping & receiving processesand cycle counting activities, investigates inventory discrepancies andphysical inventories,and partners withmaterial handling, production,quality assurance, procurement,and finance teams tomaintaininventory accuracyand operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily inventory control operations within theinventory controldepartment(Inventory Control Coordinators, Logistics Coordinators, and Receiving Team Leader).
• Lead and coordinate cycle counts, physical inventories, and reconciliations.
• Lead the investigation ofand resolve inventory discrepanciesand perform root cause analysis.
• Ensureaccurateinventory transactions in ERP/WMS systems.
• Develop andmaintaininventory control procedures and audit processes.
• MonitorinventoryaccuracyKPIs and report results to leadership.
• Champion the weekly Approaching Expiration / Inventory Control meeting (rework and hold review).
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on inventory processes.
• Train and develop inventory,logisticsandmaterial handlingpersonnel.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, FIFO, lot tracking, and traceability requirements.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Supervise inventory controlcoordinators,logisticscoordinators, shipping & receiving and material handling staff as applicable.
• Provide coaching, performance management, and development planning.
• Ensureappropriate staffingcoverage.
• Serve as the deputy of the Inventory Control Manager in his/her absence as thego-to person for inventory and material handling issues.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High school diplomarequired;Associate’s or Bachelor’sdegree preferred.
• 3–5 years of inventory control or warehouse experience.
• 1–2 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Powered Industrial Vehicle Train the Trainer Certification.
• Strong understanding of inventory control and warehouse operations.
• Experience with ERP/WMS systems.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience, education, licensure(s), specialized certification(s).

Working Conditions

• Manufacturing and warehouse settingwith varying temperatures(ambient, cooler, and freezer)and noise levels.
• May require schedule flexibility, including weekends during inventory periods.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability tolift upto 25–50 pounds as needed.
• Ability to work inwarehouseand production environments.
• Operateall powered industrial vehiclesutilizedatthebakery location to the level of expert/trainer.

Disclaimer

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

All items listed above are illustrative and not comprehensive. They are not contractual in nature and are subject to change at the discretion of Champion Foods LLC.

Champion Foods LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual’s race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested.

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