Inventory Control Supervisor

Jobtailor; Tennessee; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in United States, TN is seeking an experienced Inventory Manager to supervise cross-site teams and optimize control processes. You will develop procedures to improve accuracy, throughput, and compliance while coordinating with production and planning groups.

The role requires a six-year background in inventory management in manufacturing, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency in JD Edwards and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of six years of direct inventory management and planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn concepts into actionable plans.
• Proven ability to lead through influence across departments and levels of the organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Experience with JD Edwards or similar database/ERP systems.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty pounds.
• Ability to follow required safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• CPSM or similar supply chain designation preferred.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent continuous improvement experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise inventory control clerks, supply room personnel, and return goods coordinators.
• Develop and implement inventory control procedures to improve workflow, accuracy, performance, and compliance.
• Lead multi-site inventory management for raw materials, finished goods, and consignment locations.
• Oversee cycle counting, month-end inventory, year-end inventory, and related control processes.
• Support production scheduling and line configuration to maximize throughput, reduce downtime, and meet customer and inventory requirements.
• Develop annual SKU forecasts and manage related information in JD Edwards.
• Maintain Product Data Management processes, including creation and maintenance of JDE catalog items across branch plants.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve inventory, planning, scheduling, and operational issues.
• Provide coaching, direction, and support to team members to drive accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Support manufacturing operations through regular interaction with production, inventory, receiving, supply room, and cross-functional teams
• Occasionally work on the production floor while following safety procedures and PPE requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

JD Edwards

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

ERP Systems

Job description

• Supervise inventory control clerks, supply room personnel, and return goods coordinators


• Develop and implement inventory control procedures to improve workflow, accuracy, performance, and compliance


• Lead multi-site inventory management for raw materials, finished goods, and consignment locations


• Oversee cycle counting, month-end inventory, year-end inventory, and related control processes


• Support production scheduling and line configuration to maximize throughput, reduce downtime, and meet customer and inventory requirements


• Develop annual SKU forecasts and manage related information in JD Edwards


• Maintain Product Data Management processes, including creation and maintenance of JDE catalog items across branch plants


• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve inventory, planning, scheduling, and operational issues


• Provide coaching, direction, and support to team members to drive accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement


• Support manufacturing operations through regular interaction with production, inventory, receiving, supply room, and cross-functional teams


• Occasionally work on the production floor while following safety procedures and PPE requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline


• Minimum of six years of direct inventory management and planning experience in a manufacturing environment


• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn concepts into actionable plans


• Proven ability to lead through influence across departments and levels of the organization


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office


• Experience with JD Edwards or similar database/ERP systems


• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, organization, and follow-through


• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty pounds


• Ability to follow required safety procedures and personal protective equipment requirements


• CPSM or similar supply chain designation preferred


• Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent continuous improvement experience preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in inventory management and planning within a manufacturing environment, utilizing advanced analytical skills and proficiency in JD Edwards to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy. Capable of leading cross-functional teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Inventory Management


• JD Edwards


• Analytical Skills


• Six Sigma Green Belt


• Supply Chain Management

Soft Skills

• Leadership


• Communication


• Coaching


• Collaboration


• Problem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPSM


• Six Sigma Green Belt

Industry Keywords

• Manufacturing Environment


• Inventory Control


• Supply Chain


• Operational Issues


• Safety Procedures

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Excel


• Microsoft Office


• ERP Systems