Inventory Control Supervisor

Position Summary:

The Inventory Control Supervisor is responsible for direct supervision of hourly associates in a large, multi-function environment.  His/Her primary area of focus is driving team performance while completing Cycle Counts and inventory reconciliation functions.  The position also includes decision-making in evaluating performance, hiring and termination of hourly associates in partnership with the Inventory Control Manager. 

• Train, coach and develop associates; drive efficient work methods to meet and exceed departmental productivity goals for cycle counting and related inventory functions
• Optimize SKU locations by merchandise size via customer demand, inventory level requirements, merchandise type
• Exercise independent discretion and judgment in the execution of business strategies by providing front line supervision and direction to a team of hourly associates, both Belk and contracted staffing.
• Monitor results by shift/work area and communicate metrics to Inventory Control Manager
• Sets work schedules and communicates clear expectations for team members regarding expected results in order to meet Cycle Count goals and other inventory related priorities
• Will spend approximately 75% of time on the floor with hourly associates building relationships, coaching, teaching, developing and providing performance feedback
• Analyzes and reports inventory discrepancies and slotting issues
• Account for in-stock merchandise conditions by audit, create exception reports and optimize inventory turns.
• Run reports in PKMS process SKU location transfers and validate cycle counts are performed daily as assigned by hourly employees  

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience as a supervisor in a production, manufacturing, warehousing, or consolidation environment.
• Preferred experience in retail distribution and/or fulfillment, especially in a location with a high unique SKU count
• PKMS iSeries, AS/400 and Manhattan experience preferred
• RF/wireless network experience as well as experience with Cisco wireless technology and hardware is a plus.
• Advanced knowledge and experience of PC hardware, software, networking WAN/LAN systems, and database systems