Inventory Control Supervisor - Quality Assurance

Ozark Automotive Distributors, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid time off

Stock purchase plan

401k with employer contributions

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Health and wellbeing programs

Tuition assistance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

O’Reilly Auto Parts is seeking an Inventory Control Supervisor to lead receiving, inventory control, and quality assurance in the distribution center, ensuring accurate stock levels and efficient product flow.

The role oversees cycle counts, WMS configuration, and ongoing process improvements while coaching a team and partnering with HR on staffing and engagement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent level of education.
• 7–12 months of experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, or related environments.
• 4–6 months of experience coordinating work or supporting team leadership responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of inventory control processes, warehouse operations, and material flow.
• Experience working with warehouse management systems (WMS) and related technologies.
• Ability to manage inventory systems, cycle counts, and storage optimization efforts.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to analyze data and identify trends to improve inventory accuracy and operational performance.
• Experience coordinating workflows, schedules, and resource allocation to meet operational goals.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across operational and corporate teams.
• Ability to support and lead team member development and performance management.
• Knowledge of workplace safety standards and compliance requirements.
• Ability to adapt to changing operational priorities and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Desired: Experience in distribution center or high-volume warehouse environments.
• Experience with inventory systems, WMS configuration, or process improvement initiatives.
• Experience supporting cross-functional operational or system implementations.
• Proficiency in one or more additional languages.

Responsibilities

• Oversee receiving, inventory control, and quality assurance activities to maintain inventory accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Supervise cycle counting programs, including over/short and specialty counts, to help resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Ensure accurate configuration and maintenance of WMS for the distribution center.
• Review and validate location setups, item master data, and system rules for compliance with O’Reilly standards.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members, including training and performance management initiatives
• Partner with HR on recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Establish and support execution of departmental goals in alignment with leadership.
• Maintain compliance with O’Reilly policies, procedures, and operational standards.
• Promote and enforce workplace safety standards, identifying and addressing unsafe practices.
• Support equipment training and ensure proper certification and safe operation practices.
• Perform and supervise operational audits across distribution center functions to report findings and suggest recommendations.
• Investigate inventory variances and operational issues, including physical walkthroughs to locate discrepancies.
• Coordinate slotting and storage optimization efforts to improve inventory flow and efficiency.
• Act as a primary support resource for RF systems, terminals, and warehouse technology tools.
• Collaborate with various teams to support system improvements and operational initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts to enhance inventory accuracy, processes, and performance

Skills

Inventory control

WMS knowledge

Cycle counts

Data analysis

Team leadership

Cross-functional

Planning & organizing

Problem solving

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Tools

WMS configuration

RF systems

Inventory management software

Job description

The Inventory Control Supervisor oversees inventory control, receiving, and quality assurance operations within the distribution center to ensure accurate inventory management and efficient product flow. This role leads inventory and receiving teams, supports warehouse management system (WMS) coordination, and drives compliance, process improvement, and operational performance.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Oversee receiving, inventory control, and quality assurance activities to maintain inventory accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Supervise cycle counting programs, including over/short and specialty counts, to help resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Ensure accurate configuration and maintenance of WMS for the distribution center.
• Review and validate location setups, item master data, and system rules for compliance with O’Reilly standards.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members, including training and performance management initiatives
• Partner with HR on recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Establish and support execution of departmental goals in alignment with leadership.
• Maintain compliance with O’Reilly policies, procedures, and operational standards.
• Promote and enforce workplace safety standards, identifying and addressing unsafe practices.
• Support equipment training and ensure proper certification and safe operation practices.
• Perform and supervise operational audits across distribution center functions to report findings and suggest recommendations.
• Investigate inventory variances and operational issues, including physical walkthroughs to locate discrepancies.
• Coordinate slotting and storage optimization efforts to improve inventory flow and efficiency.
• Act as a primary support resource for RF systems, terminals, and warehouse technology tools.
• Collaborate with various teams to support system improvements and operational initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts to enhance inventory accuracy, processes, and performance

SKILLS/EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/ABILITIES

• Required: Associate’s degree or equivalent level of education.
• 7–12 months of experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, or related environments.
• 4–6 months of experience coordinating work or supporting team leadership responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of inventory control processes, warehouse operations, and material flow.
• Ability to interpret and enforce policies, procedures, and operational standards.
• Experience working with warehouse management systems (WMS) and related technologies.
• Ability to manage inventory systems, cycle counts, and storage optimization efforts.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to analyze data and identify trends to improve inventory accuracy and operational performance.
• Experience coordinating workflows, schedules, and resource allocation to meet operational goals.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across operational and corporate teams.
• Ability to support and lead team member development and performance management.
• Knowledge of workplace safety standards and compliance requirements.
• Ability to adapt to changing operational priorities and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Desired: Experience in distribution center or high-volume warehouse environments.
• Experience with inventory systems, WMS configuration, or process improvement initiatives.
• Experience supporting cross-functional operational or system implementations.
• Proficiency in one or more additional languages.

O’Reilly Auto Parts has a proven track record of growth and stability. O’Reilly is full of successful career stories and believes in a strong promote‑from‑within philosophy, encouraging you to grow your career along with the organization.

Total Compensation Package: Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs Tuition Educational Assistance Programs Opportunities for Career Growth

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