Fulfillment Center Inventory Control and Warehouse Supervisor
Outerspace · Carlstadt, NJ · 3 wk ago
On-siteManagement$65k–$75k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage replenishment activities to ensure pick locations maintain optimal inventory levels.
- Perform pick location stock validation to ensure inventory accuracy and product availability.
- Manage slotting optimization to maximize warehouse efficiency and improve travel paths.
- Cook up and coordinate pick consolidation and reserve consolidation activities to improve operational flow and space utilization.
- Lead and support 5S implementation initiatives throughout warehouse operations.
- Maintain warehouse organization and storage utilization to improve operational productivity.
- Support inbound and outbound operations through warehouse process optimization.
- Collaborate with Operations, Inventory Control, and Customer Service teams to support daily workflow execution.
Inventory Control
- Develop, manage, and execute the Cycle Count Program to maintain high inventory accuracy levels.
- Supervise cycle counting activities, including empty location validations.
- Cook up and execute Wall-to-Wall Inventory activities as required.
- Manage damage control processes and ensure proper disposition of damaged inventory.
- Perform system reconciliations between physical inventory and WMS/system records.
- Review and approve inventory adjustments while maintaining inventory adjustment control procedures.
- Generate and analyze daily inventory and operational reports.
- Monitor product aging, including lot-controlled inventory and expiration-sensitive products.
- Monitor SQF measurements and inventory compliance standards.
- Validate warehouse space utilization and inbound capacity availability.
- Maintain and update SOPs, work instructions, and process flow documentation.
Operational Excellence
- Track and monitor KPIs related to inventory accuracy, replenishment efficiency, location utilization, productivity, and operational compliance.
- Identify operational bottlenecks and implement corrective actions and process improvements.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, SOPs, safety procedures, and inventory control standards.
- Conduct audits and validations to maintain system and physical inventory accuracy.
- Support peak season planning, operational scaling, and cross-functional projects.
Safety
- Ensure work areas are safe, clean, and compliant with OSHA and warehouse safety standards.
- Conduct daily safety observations and promote safe work practices.
- Support warehouse housekeeping and 5S standards across all operational areas.
People Management
- Communicate effectively with warehouse associates, leads, supervisors, and management teams.
- Train, coach, and mentor associates on inventory processes and warehouse procedures.
- Monitor attendance, productivity, and compliance with company policies.
- Support conflict resolution and escalate operational or personnel concerns when needed.
- Lead team meetings, performance discussions, and operational updates.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- A high school diploma/GED is required; an associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, or a related field is preferred.
- At least 2–5 years of warehouse or fulfillment center experience, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
- Proficiency with warehouse management systems (WMS), RF scanners, handheld android devices.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency and attention to detail.
- Comfortable with physical demands including standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed.
- Proficient with technology and software, such as Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Slack.
- Bilingual (English, Spanish), strongly preferred.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- HSA & FSA
- 401(K) matching
- and more!