Inventory Supervisor

Bergen Logistics; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Bergen Logistics is seeking an Inventory Supervisor to oversee inventory management in the distribution center, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and smooth flow of goods across the supply chain.

You will lead inventory control staff, coordinate with customer service and sales teams, and implement storage layouts to maximize space. Strong WMS/ERP experience and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role in a logistics/3PL environment.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management processes and regulations.
• Proficiency with WMS, ERP software, and MS Office.
• English communication skills; Spanish preferred but not required.
• Excellent leadership and supervisory abilities with team development focus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records of all inventory items (receiving, storing, shipping).
• Use CloudX WMS to manage stock levels effectively.
• Conduct regular physical counts and reconcile discrepancies.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between system and counts.
• Optimize inventory levels to meet demand while minimizing carrying costs.
• Generate inventory reports and provide insights to management.

Skills

WMS experience

ERP software

MS Office

Leadership & supervision

English proficiency

Tools

CloudX WMS

ERP software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are looking for an Inventory Supervisor to overseeing the efficient management and control of inventory within the distribution center. The Inventory Supervisor plays a crucial role in maintaining accurate inventory levels, coordinating inventory related activities, and ensuring a smooth flow of goods throughout the supply chain.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all inventory items, including receiving, storing, and shipping.
• Utilize warehouse management systems (CloudX) to manage stock levels effectively.
• Conduct regular physical inventory counts to reconcile stock levels and identify any discrepancies.
• Investigate and resolve any discrepancies between system records and physical counts.
• Implement strategies to optimize inventory levels, ensuring adequate stock levels to meet customer demands while minimizing carrying costs and excess stock.
• Ensure that all inventory handling processes follow established quality control standards and comply with safety regulations.
• Generate inventory reports, analyze data, and provide insights to management to improve inventory control procedures and overall warehouse efficiency.
• Analyze inventory levels and trends to determine optimal stock levels and reorder points.
• Conduct monthly EFR (Efficiency Feedback Reviews) with staff providing feedback and coaching on areas of improvement.
• Supervise and provide guidance to inventory control staff, including training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
• Collaborate with customer service and sales teams to resolve inventory-related customer inquiries and ensure timely and accurate order processing.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement solutions to enhance.
• Strategically plan and implement storage layouts to maximize space utilization within the warehouse.
• Continuously assess storage capacity and identify opportunities for optimizing space allocation, reducing wastage, and increasing overall storage efficiency.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in a 3PL environment or logistics industry
• Strong knowledge of inventory? management processes, industry best practices, and relevant regulations
• Proficiency in using warehouse management systems (WMS), enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to communicate, including reading, writing, and speaking in English. Spanish proficiency is preferred but not required.
• Excellent leadership and supervisory skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a team
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on continuous improvement
• Ability to perform basic math functions.?
• Ability to work overtime as business needs dictate.
• Aligned with Bergen?s How We Work Together Principles including: investing in People Development, creating a Safe Environment, treating others with Respect, being able to work as part of a Team, having Trust in others, having Passion for our work and clients, having good Communication skills and having high Accountability for oneself and others.?

Physical Requirements

• Work regularly to lift and/or move objects 10-30 lbs; occasionally, with team support, lift and/or move objects greater than 30 lbs.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time including stair climbing
• Frequent bending, stooping, squatting and kneeling are required to retrieve and stock products at various heights.
• May be required to climb ladders or stairs to access products stored on higher shelves.
• Capable of performing repetitive tasks, such as packing, sorting, or labeling, with efficiency and attention to detail.?
• Must be able to tolerate fluctuations in facility temperatures
• Must be able to tolerate an occasional high noise volume environment that includes speakers, fans, moving racks and conveyor belts.