DC Inventory Control Supervisor

At Designer Brands, we are the proud parent company of DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, The Shoe Company, and Rubino, operating nearly 675 stores across North America and a billion-dollar digital commerce business. We lead the footwear industry with a diverse portfolio of iconic brands, including Topo Athletic, Keds, Vince Camuto, Kelly & Katie, Jessica Simpson, Lucky Brand, Mix No. 6, Crown Vintage, and others.

With expertise in design, production, and sourcing, we create on-trend footwear and accessories, delivered through a robust omni-channel infrastructure and national wholesale distribution. At Designer Brands, we are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity, where each employee’s unique perspective contributes to our success. Anchored by our core values of “We Love What We Do,” “We Own What We Do,” “We Do What’s Right,” and “We Belong,” we continuously drive forward together, building a future where everyone can put their best foot forward.

At Designer Brands, our distribution centers are at the heart of delivering great experiences to our customers. As an Inventory Control Supervisor, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of inventory operations that support our stores and eCommerce business.

This is an opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys solving problems, developing people, and driving continuous improvement. You'll lead a team responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy, investigating discrepancies, and supporting operational excellence across the distribution center. By partnering with Operations, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams, you'll help create solutions that keep product moving, support customer commitments, and improve overall performance.

If you're energized by data, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy coaching teams to achieve results, we'd love to hear from you.

• Oversee daily Inventory Control activities to support inventory accuracy and operational goals.
• Coordinate cycle counting, inventory audits, reconciliations, and inventory adjustments.
• Monitor inventory accuracy, shrink, and compliance metrics and communicate results to leadership.
• Ensure inventory records are accurate and maintained in accordance with customer service expectations and operational requirements.

• Investigate inventory discrepancies and partner with Operations and other teams to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Maintain inventory integrity through effective system monitoring, transaction management, and process adherence.
• Analyze inventory and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare inventory-related operational and customer reporting.

• Ensure compliance with customer requirements, company policies, and inventory control standards.
• Support internal, customer, financial, and regulatory audits.
• Promote adherence to inventory control best practices and established processes.

• Train, coach, and support associates through performance management and development planning.
• Create opportunities for growth through knowledge sharing, skill development, and succession planning.
• Ensure team members have the tools, training, and resources needed to perform successfully.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.

• Promote a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment.
• Support compliance with workplace safety standards and company policies.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement…