Inventory Receiving Supervisor

Position: Inventory Receiving Supervisor I
Job Summary The Inventory Receiving Supervisor is responsible for and directs the activities of teams receiving and handling deliveries and items. Receiving supervisors coordinate and support the operations in their department. They decide on the unloading, intake, storage, and distribution of the items. It is part of their job to train their staff in handling, sorting, and maintaining stock and associated problems.

They assess reports and provide a response to quality-related issues. Also, they identify work procedures, expedite workflow, and prepare their work schedule.

Essential Job Functions Design and implement an inventory tracking system to optimize inventory control procedures.

Examine the levels of supplies and raw material to determine shortages.

Document daily deliveries and shipments to update inventory.

Prepare detailed reports on inventory operations, stock levels, and adjustments.

Evaluate new inventory to ensure it’s ready for shipment.

Perform daily analysis to predict potential inventory problems.

Order new supplies to avoid inefficiencies or excessive surplus.

Analyze different suppliers to obtain the best cost-effective deals.

Recruit and train new employees.

According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), employees must be able to perform the “essential job functions with or without a reasonable accommodation

Nonessential Functions Non-essential functions are not essential as defined above
· non-essential functions are the additional duties
· Function is incidental or a minimal part of the job
· Marginal functions can be redistributed among other staff.

Job Specifications – includes Education, physical and mental demands, and working conditions

Proven experience as inventory receiving supervisor or similar supervisory position

Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods

Working knowledge of inventory management software

Ability to accurately track inventory and create reports

An analytical mind with strong math skills

Excellent organizational and planning skills

Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities

Reliable and trustworthy

Strong excel skills

Forklift experience a plus Working Conditions This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position but should not be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other areas and/or facilities.