Inventory Control Supervisor

Kenco Group; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Kenco Logistics is seeking an Inventory Control Supervisor to lead the site’s Inventory Department, coordinate personnel and equipment, and ensure accurate stock levels and timely production. This role acts as the site’s QA, safety, and training representative.

The position requires supervising hourly staff, maintaining inventory accuracy, and implementing corrective actions using lean methodologies. Travel is minimal; emphasis on safety and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years of prior experience in inventory planning or related field with supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience supervising hourly warehouse/operations employees in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accuracy of inbound/outbound inventory via audits and cycle counts.
• Direct and develop inventory staff to meet customer expectations and timelines.
• Manage timekeeping and hours for the inventory team.
• Ensure safety training and CPs, K-WINs, and Standard Work are followed within KQMS and LEAN/Six Sigma principles.
• Coordinate physical inventories and root cause analysis for inventory discrepancies.
• Prepare and process daily reports and conduct quality holds as needed.

Skills

Supervision experience

Inventory planning

Quality control

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

HighJump

Job description

At Kenco Logistics, you’re more than just a team member—you’re part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and a strong commitment to its people. As one of the leading 3PL providers in the U.S., Kenco offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where your ideas matter and your growth is a priority. With a focus on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, Kenco empowers employees to make a real impact in the supply chain industry while building rewarding careers. Join a company where your contributions help move the world forward—one shipment at a time.

About The Position

The Inventory Control Supervisor will be responsible for, but not limited to, functions pertaining to the assessment and coordination of personnel, equipment and inventory to meet daily productivity goals and timelines. Additional responsibilities include the monitoring and movement of physical inventory in order to maintain inventory accuracy, and the coordination of an accurate inventory, including but not limited to physical inventory, and High Jump. The Inventory Supervisor is responsible for the directing of all associates in the site’s Inventory Department and ensures that the inventory area meets the requirements of the customer and the site. The inventory supervisor will also act as the site’s quality assurance, safety, and training representative.

Functions

• Oversees the accuracy of all inventory of both inbound and outbound product via Audits and cycle counts
• Report any conditions deemed to be unsafe to the Operations Manager or General Manager
• Ensures associates safety training, if applicable
• Open and/or secure the building as required
• Conduct the building security audit as required
• Directs inventory staff in completion of work to meet customer expectations
• Review and maintain hours in timekeeping system as required
• Ensures issues are communicated as required
• Oversees returns and damage area daily to ensure completion of all product put away
• Maintain carton inventory if applicable
• Lead efforts for root cause analysis within the operation with regards to inventory discrepancies, including research and resolution.
• Ensures that all associates are trained and following all CPs, K-WINs, and Standard Work as outlined in the Kenco Quality Management System (KQMS) in addition to EIP, LM, LEAN and Six Sigma.
• Consolidate quality hold product, if applicable
• Coordinate zoning of physical inventory
• Investigates cause of mixed stows
• Coordinate stow consolidations to create space in the warehouse as needed
• Organize and oversee physical inventories as directed by our customer Proactively communicate to appropriate management issues/concerns.
• Prepare and process daily reports
• Manage and issue mid-year and annual reviews.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned by the General Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university and/or a minimum of 5 years prior experience Inventory planning; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previoussupervision, team lead or management experience of hourly warehouse/operationsemployees.
• High volumereceiving and distribution production for a largebroad line warehouse network

Competencies

• Business Acumen - Knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting his/her business and organization.
• Communicate for Impact - Devoting the time and resources necessary to communicate the strategic vision, direction, priorities, and progress of the team for which you are responsible.
• Leading People - Ability to develop and implement strategies to maximize employee performance and foster employee engagement in meeting the organization's strategy.
• Managing Transitions / Change Management - Effectively plans, manages and communicates changes in processes with appropriate stakeholders.
• Relationship Management - Building and maintaining relationships with internal partners to successfully complete projects and organizational objectives.
• Strategic Agility - Gains perspective and balances the pressure between daily tasks and strategic actions that impact the long-term viability of the organization.

Travel Requirements

• This position is expected to travel approximately 25% or less .
• A passport is not required, but recommended.

Disclosures

• The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned as needed. The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Kenco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Per company policy, all internal job postings expire 14 days from the date they are posted.

Benefits Offered

• Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accounts
• Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off approximately 2 weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)
• Employer Paid Holidays- 10 days

Kenco strives to provide a supportive, professional environment for all employees. As a part of Kenco, we expect our team to uphold our three key pillars: be honest, serve, and get better. Each should strive for operational excellence, pursue innovation, and want to grow with our company.

Kenco Group is an Equal-Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)