Inventory Control Supervisor - Tarboro, NC

Air Distribution Technologies, Inc.; Tarboro (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Systems Components, part of Air Distribution Technologies, Inc., seeks an Inventory Control Supervisor to lead daily inventory control operations at the Tarboro, NC facility. You will manage cycle counts, reconciliation, and ERP accuracy while driving continuous improvement throughout material flow and accuracy.

The role partners with Materials, Production, Purchasing, Planning, Warehouse, and Finance to ensure material availability and cost objectives, while maintaining safety and quality

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Logistics, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in inventory control, materials management, warehouse operations, or manufacturing environment.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience.
• ERP/MRP systems experience for inventory management and transaction processing.
• Strong understanding of inventory control principles, cycle counting, root cause analysis, material flow, and reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily inventory control operations, including cycle counts, audits, inventory reconciliation, and transaction accuracy.
• Lead and develop inventory control personnel fostering accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure inventory records reflect physical inventory through disciplined ERP management and control processes.
• Develop and maintain cycle count programs to achieve accuracy goals and minimize discrepancies.
• Investigate variances, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Warehouse, Receiving, Shipping, Materials, and Production teams on material movement and transactions.
• Monitor inventory metrics and material shortages; support timely availability of raw materials and finished goods.
• Maintain inventory master data and ERP parameter accuracy, including locations and replenishment settings.
• Work with Purchasing and Materials Planning to improve inventory management and reduce excess/obsolete stock.
• Support physical inventories and annual audits; drive continuous improvement in accuracy and flow.

Skills

Leadership

ERP/MRP familiarity

Cycle counting

Inventory control

Analytical skills

Excel

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

MAPICS

Job description

Air Systems Components (ASC), a business segment of Air Distribution Technologies, Inc. (ADTI), is seeking an Inventory Control Supervisor for our Tarboro, NC manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for leading inventory control activities that support the production of HVAC terminal units, grilles, and air distribution products. The Inventory Control Supervisor will ensure inventory accuracy, maintain transactional integrity within ERP systems, oversee cycle count activities, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that support operational excellence.

This position partners closely with Materials, Production, Purchasing, Planning, Warehouse, and Finance teams to ensure inventory accuracy, material availability, and efficient material flow throughout the facility. The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader who can drive accountability, improve processes, and support the plant's safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

What You’ll Do

Air Systems Components (ASC), a business segment of Air Distribution Technologies, Inc. (ADTI), is seeking an Inventory Control Supervisor for our Tarboro, NC manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for leading inventory control activities that support the production of HVAC terminal units, grilles, and air distribution products. The Inventory Control Supervisor will ensure inventory accuracy, maintain transactional integrity within ERP systems, oversee cycle count activities, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that support operational excellence.

This position partners closely with Materials, Production, Purchasing, Planning, Warehouse, and Finance teams to ensure inventory accuracy, material availability, and efficient material flow throughout the facility. The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader who can drive accountability, improve processes, and support the plant's safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

What You’ll Do

• Supervise daily inventory control operations, including cycle counts, audits, inventory reconciliation, and transaction accuracy.
• Lead and develop inventory control personnel while fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure inventory records accurately reflect physical inventory through disciplined ERP transaction management and inventory control processes.
• Develop and maintain cycle count programs to achieve inventory accuracy goals and minimize inventory discrepancies.
• Investigate inventory variances, determine root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Partner with Warehouse, Receiving, Shipping, Materials, and Production teams to ensure proper material movement and inventory transactions.
• Monitor and analyze inventory metrics, including inventory accuracy, inventory adjustments, cycle count compliance, and material shortages.
• Support production operations by ensuring timely availability and accuracy of raw materials, purchased components, and finished goods inventory.
• Maintain inventory master data and support ERP parameter accuracy, including inventory locations, replenishment settings, and material attributes.
• Collaborate with Purchasing and Materials Planning teams to improve inventory management practices and reduce excess or obsolete inventory.
• Support physical inventory activities and coordinate annual inventory audits.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory accuracy, material flow, warehouse organization, and process efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and inventory management procedures.
• Maintain safe working practices and promote a strong safety culture within all inventory and warehouse operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• Associate degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Logistics, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of inventory control, materials management, warehouse operations, or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Prior leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience.
• Experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems for inventory management and transaction processing.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Inventory control principles
  • Cycle counting methodologies
  • Root cause analysis
  • Material flow and warehouse operations
  • Inventory reconciliation processes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively across multiple levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, or related discipline.
• Experience in HVAC, sheet metal fabrication, discrete manufacturing, or engineered-to-order production environments.
• Experience supporting high-mix manufacturing operations.
• Working knowledge of SAP, Oracle, MAPICS, or comparable ERP systems.
• APICS/ASCM certification such as CPIM or CSCP.
• Experience leading inventory reduction and inventory accuracy improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS).

Work Environment

This position operates within a manufacturing and warehouse environment producing HVAC air distribution products. The role requires regular interaction with production, warehouse, and material handling operations. Employees may be exposed to moving machinery, forklifts, material handling equipment, and varying noise levels.

The position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, and occasional lifting of materials up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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