Inventory Control Supervisor — DC Operations Leader

Tellworks Logistics; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tellworks Logistics seeks an Inventory Control Area Supervisor to lead daily inventory control activities, support cycle counts, investigate variances, and justify adjustments within a high-volume distribution center. The role partners with Operations and IC leadership to drive accuracy and accountability, while coaching associates and ensuring adherence to procedures.

This hands-on leader will use data to identify risks, root causes, and corrective actions, and will help build a culture of

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in inventory control or related roles.
• Experience leading a team in a warehouse environment.
• Experience with cycle counts, variance research, and adjustments.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct associates performing inventory control functions, including cycle counts, audits, variance research, inventory movements, and related inventory accuracy activities.
• Support daily execution of inventory control policies, procedures, and performance expectations.
• Lead and coordinate regular efforts to verify inventory accuracy, including scheduled cycle counts, location audits, physical inventory support, and targeted inventory investigations.
• Research inventory variances, identify root causes, and partner with Operations and IC leadership to drive corrective actions.
• Monitor inventory control metrics and help ensure facility performance meets internal and customer expectations.
• Use WMS data and inventory reporting tools to identify inventory risks, transaction errors, process gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with Operations leaders to understand inventory impacts related to receiving, put-away, picking, packing, returns, replenishment, moves, and other warehouse activities.
• Research, prepare, submit, and justify inventory adjustments with appropriate supporting documentation, root-cause analysis, and approval routing in accordance with internal thresholds, customer requirements, and established Inventory Control procedures.
• Support process discipline and transactional accuracy across warehouse teams by coaching associates and reinforcing proper inventory handling procedures.
• Escalate inventory risks, process failures, aging variances, or recurring issues to IC leadership in a timely and effective manner.
• Assist with development and improvement of inventory procedures, work instructions, reporting tools, and control processes.
• Support loss prevention efforts by helping identify trends, process breakdowns, inventory discrepancies, and potential areas of risk.
• Support special projects and continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory accuracy and operational performance.
• Coach, train, and develop associates to improve inventory knowledge, process adherence, and accountability.
• Help build a culture of ownership, accuracy, urgency, and continuous improvement within the Inventory Control function.

Skills

WMS knowledge

Cycle counts

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Tellworks Logistics seeks an Inventory Control Area Supervisor to lead daily inventory control activities, support cycle counts, investigate variances, and justify adjustments within a high-volume distribution center. The role partners with Operations and IC leadership to drive accuracy and accountability, while coaching associates and ensuring adherence to procedures.

This hands-on leader will use data to identify risks, root causes, and corrective actions, and will help build a culture of