Inventory Supervisor

Job 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.

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 SKILLSAbility to read and interpret documents such as inventory…