Inventory Control Supervisor: Cycle Counts & Efficiency

Hachette Livre; Indiana; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hachette Livre is seeking a Supervisor, Inventory Control to lead the inventory control team across both shifts in Indiana. You will oversee product placement, cycle counting, reconciliations, and daily inventory transactions while guiding staff and coordinating with internal departments.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, effective communication, ethical conduct, and a proactive approach to improving processes and efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to at least a 2-4 year college degree or relevant experience in inventory control.
• Experience in supervisory roles within inventory control is preferred.
• Strong technological ability; familiarity with warehouse management systems and PCs.
• Excellent analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication; ability to train and guide staff.
• Ability to multi-task, stay organized, and manage time effectively.
• Demonstrates ethical behavior, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team and delegate tasks when appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Act as frontline supervisor to inventory control for first and second shifts.
• Review and analyze daily inventory transactions and reconcile variances.
• Direct staff on reconciliation of variances and discrepancies.
• Monitor location utilization and ensure production efficiencies in product placement.
• Assist with cycle counting, audits, and supplier/department liaison.
• Coordinate staffing coverage and train/perform performance management as needed.
• Lead cross-functional communication and escalate issues to managers as required.

Job description

Hachette Livre is seeking a Supervisor, Inventory Control to lead the inventory control team across both shifts in Indiana. You will oversee product placement, cycle counting, reconciliations, and daily inventory transactions while guiding staff and coordinating with internal departments.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, effective communication, ethical conduct, and a proactive approach to improving processes and efficiencies.