Inventory Control Supervisor

Overview

Martin Brower is a global supply chain leader that provides smart, sustainable solutions for customers across 18 countries. We are dedicated to creating an outstanding work environment for our team of 12,500+ employees, who combine our expertise with the latest technologies to deliver unmatched value for our customers.

Responsibilities

Pay Transparency Statement: The compensation philosophy reflects the Company's reasonable expectation at the time of posting. We consider a number of factors when making individual compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business needs.  This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program.

Position Summary:

Manage the Inventory control processes for the facility including physical counts. Ensures adequate levels of material and/or product inventories are maintained. Responsible for evaluating inventory needs and implementing strategies to meet those needs.

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Develops and implements inventory control procedures to include cycle counting and reporting guidelines, problem identification and resolution, and inventory control process improvements

• Count and reconcile the physical inventory on a daily basis; make system adjustments as necessary; includes daily cycle counts and full weekly inventory

• Ensure that product is rotated on the FIFO basis; including establishing procedures for incoming/outgoing product so that proper rotation is followed

• Maintain accurate records to facilitate shortage detection

• Prepare reports including inventory analysis and shrinkage

• Serve as key contributor in the area of inventory optimization

• Independently evaluates data on production needs and inventory to ensure adequate inventory in accord with inventory cycles and organizational needs

• Prepare and implement logical organization (slotting) of warehouse products to ensure successful operations

• Work with procurement to improve the total supply chain process

• Other projects or duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:

• BS in Accounting or Business Management, or equivalent

• Must have 5+ years' experience in inventory management, distribution/logistics/direct store delivery (experience in the beverage industry preferred)

• Ability to work flexible hours as required, including weekends and holidays

• Computer skills, including Microsoft office

• Attention to detail and accuracy to deal effectively with multiple databases and large volumes of data

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent time management, organization and prioritization skills

• Interpersonal, teamwork and relationship building skills to work effectively and make contributions to improvement recommendations in a team environment

• Excellent ability to manage competing demands, changes or delays

• Well-developed analytical and problem solving skills to analyze feedback and troubleshoot deficiencies and make changes to rectify issues within short time lines

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Familiarity with process improvement techniques preferred, including lean processes, space planning, process mapping, project management and Six Sigma

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the nature of our business in regard to such things as delivery schedules, order inputs, selection, and Department of Transportation Hours of Service, overtime, attendance and punctuality are essential job functions. Should an individual in this classification not be able to adhere to this requirement due to a disability, they should contact their Human Resources department to see what, if any, reasonable accommodation may be made.