Inventory Control Supervisor

Chem-Trend, a company of the Freudenberg Group, is a global leader in the development, manufacture, and marketing of specialized release agents, purging compounds, paper impregnation chemicals, and other process chemical specialties and additives. With manufacturing and R&D operations in North and South America, Europe, India, and Asia, Chem-Trend is headquartered in Michigan, USA, and focuses on providing innovative solutions for the die casting, polyurethane, rubber, composites, tire, thermoplastic, wood composite, and paper impregnation industries.

Benefits

• 401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.
• Paid Holidays: Paid-time off for local holidays.
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive health services.
• Education Reimbursement: Financial aid to support career advancement.
• Personal Development: Access to a variety of training programs.

Responsibilities

• Direct, control, and maintain inventory levels of finished goods and raw materials across all Chem-Trend North American facilities and warehouses.
• Lead, coach, and develop the inventory control team through training, performance feedback, and day-to-day guidance.
• Monitor and maintain inventory control KPIs, including scrapped material, aged inventory (2+ months), obsolete, nonconforming, and slow-moving inventory.
• Monitor off-site finished goods inventories to ensure compliance with shelf-life requirements.
• Lead the month-end reconciliation process for finished goods and raw materials across all North American facilities and external warehouses.
• Plan and coordinate annual physical inventory activities.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in inventory control, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
• 2+ years of supervisory, team lead, or functional leadership experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing inventory data, monitoring inventory performance, and supporting corrective actions to improve accuracy and reduce discrepancies.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and inventory management tools.

Location: Howell, MI (On-Site)