Inventory Supervisor

Blue Harlan; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Harlan, recruitment partner to a leading national distributor, seeks an Inventory Control Supervisor for its Boston distribution center. This hands-on, leadership-focused role directs inventory accuracy programs, cycle counts, and a team of counters to sustain operational excellence across the warehouse.

You will analyze data, drive process improvements, and collaborate with operations and accounting to report performance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading inventory teams in warehouse environments.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to investigate discrepancies.
• Familiarity with cycle count programs and annual inventories.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead all inventory control activities to ensure inventory accuracy and integrity across the distribution center.
• Develop and manage cycle count schedules to meet accounting, audit, and operational requirements.
• Oversee annual physical inventory processes and reporting.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions to improve accuracy.
• Monitor inventory exceptions, shortages, damaged goods, and transitional inventory.
• Research and resolve purchase order and receiving discrepancies.
• Analyze inventory reports and identify trends, risks, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Maintain accurate inventory records within the warehouse management system.
• Collaborate with operations, accounting, and leadership teams to communicate inventory performance and results.
• Supervise and coach Inventory Control team members/Cycle Counters to achieve operational goals.
• Support warehouse safety initiatives and maintain forklift certification as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Inventory control

Data analysis

Cycle counts

Problem-solving

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

WMS/ERP software

Job description

Blue Harlan is the recruitment partner to a leading national distributor seeking an Inventory Control Supervisor to join its Boston distribution center. This is a critical leadership role responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy, driving cycle count programs, overseeing inventory control activities, and leading a team dedicated to ensuring operational excellence across the warehouse.

If you're a hands-on inventory professional who thrives on problem-solving, data accuracy, process improvement, and team leadership, we'd love to hear from you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead all inventory control activities to ensure inventory accuracy and integrity across the distribution center.
• Develop and manage cycle count schedules to meet accounting, audit, and operational requirements.
• Oversee annual physical inventory processes and reporting.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions to improve accuracy.
• Monitor inventory exceptions, shortages, damaged goods, and transitional inventory.
• Research and resolve purchase order and receiving discrepancies.
• Analyze inventory reports and identify trends, risks, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Maintain accurate inventory records within the warehouse management system.
• Collaborate with operations, accounting, and leadership teams to communicate inventory performance and results.
• Supervise and coach Inventory Control team members/Cycle Counters to achieve operational goals.
• Support warehouse safety initiatives and maintain forklift certification as needed.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, distribution, or supply chain environments.
• Prior experience leading or supervising inventory teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate root causes and implement solutions.
• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS), inventory management software, or ERP platforms.
• Comfortable working with inventory reports, cycle counts, audits, and data reconciliation.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Associate degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

JOIN US

• Join a well-established and respected national distribution organization.
• Highly visible role with direct impact on operational performance and inventory accuracy.
• Opportunity to lead an experienced team and influence process improvements.
• Strong culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.