Inventory Operations Lead – Efficiency & Safety

Knoll Inc.; Afton (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Within Reach in Ohio is seeking an Inventory Operations Supervisor to lead the day-to-day warehouse activities, ensuring safety, quality, customer service, and cost objectives. You will drive inventory control, accuracy, and timely shipping while developing a strong team and ensuring SOP compliance.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to optimize processes, deliver audits with accuracy, and support a culture of continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive leadership in warehouse/operations management.

Responsibilities

• Identify issues affecting customer satisfaction from operational issues and drive solutions.
• Manage inventory functions to meet goals for shipping time, fill rate, location, and count accuracy.
• Ensure annual objectives for cost, productivity, accuracy, and timeliness are achieved.
• Develop and manage a strong team with training, coaching, and evaluations.
• Ensure safety, security, productivity, and employee satisfaction align with company objectives.
• Oversee warehouse inventory control programs and ensure location and count accuracy meet corporate requirements.
• Actively measure quality and pursue continuous improvement.
• Seek ways to improve distribution processes and identify best practices.
• Maintain compliance and participate in audits.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Multitasking

Communication

Budgeting / P&L

Excel/Word

Physical ability

Forklift experience

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Design Within Reach in Ohio is seeking an Inventory Operations Supervisor to lead the day-to-day warehouse activities, ensuring safety, quality, customer service, and cost objectives. You will drive inventory control, accuracy, and timely shipping while developing a strong team and ensuring SOP compliance.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to optimize processes, deliver audits with accuracy, and support a culture of continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.