Inventory Supervisor

DRiV Incorporated; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DRiV Incorporated is seeking an Inventory Supervisor to lead daily inventory control across distribution centers and off-site storage. You will manage replenishment, slotting, and consolidation to maximize space and service levels.

The role requires strong analytical skills, 3–5 years in inventory roles, and experience with WMS and Excel. Collaboration with Operations, Planning, and Shipping teams is essential for continuous improvement and accurate inventory data.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of inventory control, warehouse, distribution, or supply chain experience.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with inventory management systems and WMS.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing inventory data and driving process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily inventory control activities across all distribution center locations.
• Manage replenishment activities to ensure product availability and support outbound order fulfillment.
• Oversee inventory consolidation to optimize storage capacity and visibility.
• Develop and maintain slotting strategies based on product velocity and demand.
• Monitor inventory levels and location utilization to maximize productivity and space.
• Ensure inventory remains accurate, available, and pickable to meet service levels.
• Supervise, coach, and develop Inventory Analysts and personnel.
• Establish performance expectations, SOPs, and training opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve inventory issues and improve workflow.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Excel

WMS knowledge

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates or Bachelor’s in Supply Chain/Logistics/Business

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Inventory management software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Inventory Supervisor

Position Summary

The Inventory Supervisor is responsible for leading and supervising the Inventory team to ensure inventory accuracy, availability, and optimization throughout the Distribution Center and associated off-site storage locations. This role oversees replenishment execution, inventory consolidation, slotting strategies, inventory reporting, and audit compliance to support operational excellence, improve fill rates, increase throughput, and maximize customer service levels.

The Inventory Supervisor works cross-functionally with Operations, Shipping, Receiving, and Planning teams to ensure products are accurately stored, replenished, and available to meet business and customer needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Inventory Control & Execution

• Lead daily inventory control activities across all distribution center locations.
• Manage and prioritize replenishment activities to ensure product availability and support outbound order fulfillment.
• Oversee inventory consolidation efforts to optimize storage capacity, improve inventory visibility, and increase operational efficiency.
• Develop and maintain slotting strategies based on product velocity, order profiles, and operational requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels and location utilization to maximize warehouse productivity and space utilization.
• Ensure inventory remains accurate, available, and pickable to support service level objectives.

Inventory Management

• Monitor inventory accuracy through cycle counting programs, audits, reconciliations, and process controls.
• Analyze inventory discrepancies and shrink trends, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate inventory performance metrics and reports.
• Ensure compliance with inventory management procedures, policies, and best practices.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory processes and warehouse operations.

Leadership & Team Development

• Supervise, coach, and develop Inventory Analysts and Inventory Control personnel.
• Establish clear performance expectations, accountability standards, and standard operating procedures.
• Conduct training and provide ongoing development opportunities for inventory team members.
• Foster a culture of safety, teamwork, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Assist with workforce planning, scheduling, and workload prioritization.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with warehouse operations, receiving, shipping, customer service, and planning teams to resolve inventory issues and improve workflow.
• Support operational projects focused on throughput improvements, fill rate enhancement, and inventory optimization.
• Serve as the primary inventory resource for distribution center leadership.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific visionabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field preferred.

Experience

• 3-5 years of inventory control, warehouse, distribution, or supply chain experience.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with inventory management systems and warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Demonstrated experience analyzing inventory data and driving process improvements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of inventory management principles and warehouse operations.
• Knowledge of replenishment processes, cycle counting, inventory audits, and slotting methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret inventory data and performance metrics.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and inventory management software.
• Ability to lead teams, influence change, and drive accountability.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.