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Warehouse Inventory Supervisor

Jackson, GA 6 days ago

Job Description

Our client is hiring a Warehouse Inventory Supervisor to support a fast-growing, next-generation fulfillment network powered by advanced automation and robotics. This role is critical to ensuring inventory accuracy, system reliability, and smooth fulfillment operations within a highly automated warehouse environment.


About Our Client

Our client operates at the forefront of warehouse automation, leveraging A.I.-powered robotic technology and intelligent software to transform how consumer goods move through the supply chain. Their high-density, end-to-end systems deliver increased efficiency, speed, and flexibility across modern fulfillment operations.


The organization specializes in fulfillment-as-a-service, providing outsourced warehousing solutions for industries including CPG, food and beverage, wholesale, and retail. The environment is fast-paced, data-driven, and heavily integrated with automation and robotics.


What You’ll Do

  • Supervise, coach, and develop inventory control staff, including training, scheduling, performance management, and work assignment
  • Lead all inventory control processes, including cycle counts, physical inventories, discrepancy reconciliation, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions
  • Maintain high levels of inventory accuracy within the WMS and automated systems; ensure inventory is properly labeled, located, and auditable
  • Partner with warehouse operations, receiving, shipping, and slotting teams to align inventory flows and minimize variances
  • Monitor inventory KPIs (accuracy, shrink, aged inventory, excess/obsolete stock) and present insights to leadership; drive continuous improvement initiatives
  • Conduct and lead audits of inventory locations to ensure physical inventory matches system records; oversee remediation as needed
  • Collaborate with IT and automation teams to support and enhance inventory systems, robotics, barcode scanning, and automated storage/retrieval systems
  • Establish and enforce best-practice inventory control procedures, including FIFO/FEFO compliance, damage control, and safe storage standards
  • Plan, execute, and close cycle counts and physical inventories with minimal operational disruption
  • Partner with finance and accounting on inventory valuation, adjustments, period-end close, and audit readiness
  • Ensure compliance with safety, security, and quality standards in all inventory areas
  • Support inbound and outbound variance investigations and coordinate with suppliers or vendors when inventory issues originate externally
  • Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and ownership within the inventory team

What You’ll Need

  • High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Operations, or a related field preferred
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in inventory control or inventory supervision within a distribution or fulfillment environment
  • Proven ability to lead teams, set priorities, and develop associates
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret inventory data and drive corrective actions
  • Exceptional attention to detail with a strong focus on inventory accuracy and data integrity
  • Working knowledge of inventory best practices, including cycle counts, reconciliation, and root-cause analysis
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, WMS/inventory systems, and barcode scanning technology
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving warehouse environment with shifting priorities
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills; ability to work cross-functionally with operations, IT, finance, and vendors
  • Flexibility to work varied shifts (day, evening, overnight) and overtime as required

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in highly automated warehouse environments, including robotics, conveyors, and automated storage/retrieval systems
  • Previous supervisory experience in a large-scale (100K+ sq. ft.) or high-volume distribution center
  • Familiarity with ERP or WMS inventory control modules
  • Inventory, lean, or continuous improvement certifications (APICS CPIM, Lean Six Sigma, etc.)

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