Inventory Supervisor

Shur-Co; South Haven (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Shur-Co in South Haven, MI is seeking an Inventory Supervisor to oversee shipping, receiving, and daily inventory control activities. You will lead inventory personnel, maintain data accuracy, and collaborate across purchasing, production, and warehouse teams to ensure smooth material flow.

The role requires 3+ years in inventory control or similar, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and strong ERP/Excel skills. A continuous improvement mindset and adherence to safety standards are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in inventory control or warehouse operations; supervisory exp preferred.
• Experience with ERP, shipping software, inventory tools; strong Excel skills.
• Knowledge of inventory control methods, cycle counting, and material flow.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily inventory levels to ensure stock for production.
• Supervise inventory, shipping, and receiving staff for accuracy.
• Lead cycle counts, audits, and material handling procedures.
• Coordinate replenishment to support production and orders.
• Investigate discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain item master data including part numbers and descriptions.
• Oversee cycle counts, physical inventories, reconciliations.
• Collaborate with purchasing, production, warehouse, and customer service.
• Review reports, identify trends and process improvements.
• Ensure ERP data integrity and accurate system updates.
• Identify slow-moving or obsolete inventory and advise actions.
• Support supplier performance tracking related to delivery and quality.
• Maintain clean, organized storage environment and safety compliance.
• Support Lean, 5S, workflow optimization.
• Attendance and dependability are essential.

Skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: South Haven, MI 49090Job Shift: Day ShiftJob Title: Inventory Supervisor Location: South Haven, Michigan

Job Summary:

The Inventory Supervisor is responsible for shipping, receiving, and inventory personnel. This includes overseeing daily inventory control activities to ensure accurate stock levels, efficient material flow, coordinates cycle counts, resolves discrepancies, supports continuous improvement initiatives and compliance with company procedures. The Inventory Supervisor represents the company professionally, maintains strong knowledge of inventory systems and warehouse processes, and collaborates closely with purchasing, production, and warehouse teams to support operational success.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Monitor inventory levels daily to ensure adequate stock availability for production
• Supervise Inventory, Shipping and Receiving employees to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with company standards.
• Lead, train, and support inventory personnel, ensuring proper execution of cycle counts, audits, and material handling procedures.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment activities to support production and customer order fulfillment.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies through root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate item master data, including part numbers, descriptions, units of measure, and costing.
• Oversee cycle count programs, physical inventories, and reconciliation processes.
• Collaborate with purchasing, production, warehouse, and customer service teams to support inventory accuracy and material availability.
• Review inventory reports, analyze trends, and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Ensure ERP data integrity by verifying transactions, adjustments, and system updates.
• Identify slow-moving, obsolete, or excess inventory and recommend appropriate actions.
• Support supplier performance tracking related to delivery accuracy, lead times, and material quality.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient inventory storage environment.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean, 5S, and workflow optimization.
• Attendance and dependability are essential job functions; you must report to work on time and accurately complete the daily duties assigned.

Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attendance and dependability by consistently reporting to work on time and completing assigned tasks accurately. They must be able to maintain a clean and organized work environment, follow all company policies and procedures, and apply a high level of attention to detail and focus. The ability to work collaboratively with team members to support productivity and operational efficiency is also essential.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in business or engineering or an equivalent combination of experience. Three or more years of experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, or supply chain roles required; supervisory experience preferred. Experience with ERP systems, shipping software, inventory management tools, and Microsoft Excel strongly preferred. Knowledge of inventory control methods, cycle counting, and material flow processes is essential.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as inventory reports, safety rules, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write reports, correspondence, and documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Must be detail orientated and ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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 accommodations 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 sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Minimal travel will be expected.

SAFETY

Follow all safety directives and protocols at all times and help identify potential hazards or violations that should be addressed to ensure personnel and facility safety are maintained.

QUALITY

Along with every other member of our team, always be cognizant of overall performance in every aspect of our business and help maintain a constant focus on quality assurance and continuous quality improvement.

Other Duties as Assigned:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Shurco LLC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.