Supervisor, Inventory Control

Hachette Livre; Indiana; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hachette Livre is seeking a Supervisor, Inventory Control to lead the inventory control team across both shifts in Indiana. You will oversee product placement, cycle counting, reconciliations, and daily inventory transactions while guiding staff and coordinating with internal departments.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, effective communication, ethical conduct, and a proactive approach to improving processes and efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to at least a 2-4 year college degree or relevant experience in inventory control.
• Experience in supervisory roles within inventory control is preferred.
• Strong technological ability; familiarity with warehouse management systems and PCs.
• Excellent analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication; ability to train and guide staff.
• Ability to multi-task, stay organized, and manage time effectively.
• Demonstrates ethical behavior, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team and delegate tasks when appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Act as frontline supervisor to inventory control for first and second shifts.
• Review and analyze daily inventory transactions and reconcile variances.
• Direct staff on reconciliation of variances and discrepancies.
• Monitor location utilization and ensure production efficiencies in product placement.
• Assist with cycle counting, audits, and supplier/department liaison.
• Coordinate staffing coverage and train/perform performance management as needed.
• Lead cross-functional communication and escalate issues to managers as required.

Job description

Supervisor, Inventory ControlIndiana Project Center - 185 N. Mt Zion RdDistrib - Inventory ContrIn officeFull-timeSUMMARY: Act as frontline supervisor to the Inventory Control Departments for both the first and second shifts. Will assist the Manager of Inventory with all duties related to product management, inventory management, reconciliation, reporting, quality control and cycle counting.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Accountability for maintaining the integrity of perpetual inventory.2. Review and analyze all daily inventory transactions.3. Directs staff on reconciliation of all variances and discrepancies.4. Adjust employee coverage throughout departmental positions to support production and outlying areas.5. Assist with daily Cycle Counting and reconciliation.6. Maintain location utilization and monitor availability.7. Oversee product placement to ensure production is maximizing efficiencies.8. Manage and re-order supplies when needed.9. Assist with management of staff in department, including training and performance management.10. Acts as liaison with internal departments.11. Coordinate inventory audits when necessary.12. Conduct regular communication meetings with employees.ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: As assigned.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Inventory Control ClerksQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:To perform this position 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 essential functions.SKILLS REQUIRED:· Strong technological ability; familiarity with warehouse management systems and PCs.· Strong analytical and investigative skills.· Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the aptitude to communicate effectively in both individual and group settings regardless of audience· Must be result-driven, and take appropriate steps to achieve goals while taking ownership of situations as needed· Proven ability to deliver timely, accurate work product and demonstrate good follow up and follow through· Drives change and innovation by improving work product or process, and challenges established norms where appropriate· Proven ability to build supportive and constructive relationships within and outside of the organization; takes the lead in inspiring others to work together for mutual benefit· Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively while also ensuring accuracy of work through attention to detail· Operates ethically: admits mistakes, treats others with respect, trust, and dignity, demonstrates honest and ethical behavior, and follows through on commitments and agreements· Must be able to provide guidance and feedback to direct reports, peers and associates; empowers team by delegating decision making when appropriate and creates practices, processes and procedures that result in greater efficiencyEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Equivalent to at least a 2-4 year college degree or previous experience in an inventory control environment; preferably in a supervisory capacity.Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.