Inventory Supervisor

About the Role

Supervises the daily activities of the inventory control staff. Ensures adequate levels of material and/or product inventories are maintained. Responsible for evaluating inventory needs and implementing strategies to meet those needs.

Responsibilities

• Implements inventory management strategies to assure company objectives in the areas of safety, productivity, quality, customer service, cost, and profitability
• Directs staffing, training, and performance management to develop and improve the inventory management function
• Manages and tracks product inventories, providing direction on work in process, finished goods, and aged inventories to assure financial reconciliation and inventory integrity
• Directs and prioritizes daily activities, including job packet review, cycle counts, audits, damaged material management, and waste tracking and disposal
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives for inventory management processes and information flow
• Prepares and reviews required business reports

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience required
• Stand-Up Forklift Experience required
• Prior SAP or WMS experience preferred

Skills

• Knowledge of and ability to use and influence organization's policies, standards, and procedures guiding manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of strategies and tools for controlling and optimizing the factors between the purchase of raw materials and delivery of finished products
• Ability to effectively manage business relationships and transactions with suppliers of raw materials or product components
• Knowledge of issues and considerations for effectively managing local or distributed inventories of raw materials, work in progress, and finished goods
• Knowledge of the processes, tools, and operational considerations for effective and efficient movement of goods and materials throughout the manufacturing cycle
• Knowledge of the day-to-day operations of a manufacturing plant or facility

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Primarily works in a production and/or warehouse setting with time also spent in an office setting
• Frequent walking and standing required
• Occasional travel required
• Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs

Menasha Corporation consists of two companies that are leading the way to a sustainable future with packaging and supply chain solutions. Founded in 1849 and headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, we employ over 7,500 employees in 112 facilities in North America and Europe. Our companies are leading corrugated and plastic packaging manufacturers and supply chain solution providers.