Inventory Supervisor

FTI · Opelika, AL · 1 mo ago

ManagementFull-time

About the role

A results-driven Inventory Supervisor responsible for overseeing daily inventory operations to ensure accuracy, availability, and compliance across warehouse and distribution activities.

Responsibilities

Oversee the inventory management system, ensuring data integrity and coordinating system upgrades or enhancements with Purchasing or Inventory Control leadership.
Reviews and analyzes inventory reports and ordering patterns, directing team actions to maintain appropriate stock levels and automate replenishment where applicable.
Leads, mentors, and develops the inventory team, providing direction for planning, executing, and improving material strategies and daily operational workflows.
Partners with cross-functional teams to evaluate and implement improved methods for material handling, presentation, and inventory control, ensuring adherence to best practices.
Maintains accurate and timely inventory reporting, ensuring compliance with documentation requirements.
Ensures consistent stock levels by supervising team activities related to replenishment, rotation, and stock integrity.
Supervises order fulfillment activities, ensuring the team accurately pulls, packs, and stages materials in alignment with production or project timelines.
Directs material placement and workflow within assembly and warehouse areas, ensuring efficient layout and material availability.
Enforces OSHA and company safety requirements, monitoring team compliance and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
Promotes and enforces safety procedures, ensuring consistent adherence across all inventory team activities.
Champions 5S standards, ensuring the team maintains a clean, organized, and efficient workspace.
Supports company hiring and mentoring initiatives, participating in referral programs and assisting with onboarding or coaching inventory personnel.
Performs other related supervisory duties as assigned, ensuring operational continuity and team alignment with organizational goals.

Requirements

Education: Highschool diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree in operations or business field preferred.
Experience: 5+ years related experience in cycle counting, physical inventories and reconciliation. Must be experienced in receiving, put away, picking, shipping process, FIFO/FEFO methods, and safety/OSHA awareness. Must have supervisor experience with leading a warehouse or inventory teams.
Knowledge: Possess knowledge of ERP/WMS systems and can utilize excel and Google sheets for reporting and analysis.

Qualifications

Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand/walk for extended periods.
Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Google Sheets.
Ability to lead and mentor a team.
Knowledge of inventory control systems and best practices.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Benefits

FTI offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background and drug test.

Pay

$XX.XX - $XXX.XX per hour based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This position works between the hours of 6 am and 6 pm, Monday through Friday. Schedule may vary and can include, but is not limited to nights, weekends, and holidays. Overtime may be required.