Inventory Supervisor

Aerotek; New Jersey; On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking an Inventory Supervisor to oversee inventory control in a Somerset, NJ production environment. The role emphasizes accurate stock levels, timely cycle counts, and reliable data entry to support operations and decision-making.

Contract to Hire position with onsite work. The pay range is $23.00–$28.00 per hour, reflecting qualifications, experience, and location. Eligible benefits may include healthcare, retirement, and more.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in inventory management within a production or operations environment.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control principles and best practices.
• Hands-on experience conducting cycle counts and reconciling inventory discrepancies.
• Proficiency in data entry with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to interpret inventory data and identify issues or trends.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple inventory tasks and priorities.
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with production and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily inventory management activities to ensure accurate stock levels and timely updates.
• Lead and coordinate inventory control processes across the production environment.
• Plan, execute, and monitor regular cycle counts to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Review and reconcile inventory records against physical stock and system data.
• Perform accurate data entry of inventory transactions, adjustments, and movements into the inventory management system.
• Monitor inventory trends and report issues such as variances, shortages, and overstock situations.
• Collaborate with production and other operational teams to ensure inventory availability for scheduled work.
• Implement and follow standardized procedures for inventory handling, storage, and documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory accuracy and control.
• Maintain clear and organized records of inventory activities for auditing and reporting purposes.

Skills

Inventory management

Inventory control

Cycle counts

Data entry

Inventory data interpretation

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Inventory systems software

Job description

Job Title: Inventory Supervisor

Job Description

The Inventory Supervisor oversees all aspects of inventory control within a production environment, ensuring accurate stock levels, timely cycle counts, and reliable data entry to support smooth operations and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily inventory management activities to ensure accurate stock levels and timely updates.
• Lead and coordinate inventory control processes across the production environment.
• Plan, execute, and monitor regular cycle counts to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Review and reconcile inventory records against physical stock and system data.
• Perform accurate data entry of inventory transactions, adjustments, and movements into the inventory management system.
• Monitor inventory trends and report issues such as variances, shortages, and overstock situations.
• Collaborate with production and other operational teams to ensure inventory availability for scheduled work.
• Implement and follow standardized procedures for inventory handling, storage, and documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory accuracy and control.
• Maintain clear and organized records of inventory activities for auditing and reporting purposes.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in inventory management within a production or operations environment.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control principles and best practices.
• Hands‑on experience conducting cycle counts and reconciling inventory discrepancies.
• Proficiency in data entry with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to interpret inventory data and identify issues or trends.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple inventory tasks and priorities.
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with production and operations teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with inventory systems or software.
• Familiarity with production workflows and material movement.
• Ability to contribute to process improvements in inventory control.
• Comfort with documenting procedures and maintaining detailed records.

Why Work Here?

Join a team that values accuracy, organization, and collaboration, where your expertise in inventory control directly supports efficient operations. You will work in an environment that encourages clear communication, continuous improvement, and a structured approach to managing essential resources.

Work Environment

This role operates in a production-oriented setting where inventory accuracy is critical to daily operations. You will work closely with production and operations personnel, using inventory systems and standard office tools for data entry and record keeping. The environment requires attention to detail, adherence to established procedures, and comfort moving between office and production areas as needed.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Somerset, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $28.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Somerset,NJ.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.