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Salary Bi-Weekly Full Time Salaried Keating, Muskegon, MI, US

Salary Range: $64,000.00 To $95,000.00 Annually

Position summary:

The Inventory Control Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all inventory accuracy, material flow, and warehouse control processes in a fast-paced Tier 1 automotive manufacturing environment. This role ensures the integrity of inventory systems, supports Just-In-Time (JIT) production requirements, and drives continuous improvement in inventory management.

Job Family: Supervisors

• Drives Results – Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. For example, holds self to high standards of performance; sets some challenging goals; wants to achieve meaningful results; pursues initiatives/efforts to successful completion and closure. Focuses on key goals, even during setbacks and obstacles.
• Communicates Effectively – Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. For example, pays attention to others’ insights, advice or instruction, grasping the main elements. Promptly shares relevant information with the right amount of detail.
• Directs Work – Provides direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done. For example, asks questions to understand the desired outcomes for the role; confirms accountabilities with others so that work can be done effectively and efficiently; informs stakeholders when there are delays or problems that will affect them.
• Resourcefulness – Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently. For example, accomplishes tasks without waste, leveraging available resources; requests additional resources when appropriate. Manages multiple priorities and competing demands calmly and effectively.
• Leadership & Team Development
• Supervise, coach, and develop team members;
• Provide training and performance management; and
• Lead through influence and cross-functional collaboration relative to peer and other business unit partners with impacts to inventory control.
• Inventory Control & Accuracy
• Maintain high inventory accuracy (target ≥ 98%) through leading strategy and execution of cycle counting and reconciliation processes;
• Develop and manage an ABC cycle count program;
• Investigate discrepancies and implement corrective actions; and
• Ensure FIFO/FEFO compliance and traceability requirements.
• ERP / Inventory Systems Management
• Ensure accurate ERP/MRP transactions;
• Maintain item master data integrity and inventory records; and
• Coordinate Bill of Material (BOM) changes and other administrative elements driving through Engineering Changes (EC’s), Program Launches, etc.
• Warehouse Operations
• Support and champion safe working conditions and equipment operations;
• Optimize layout and support 5S and workplace organization standards;
• Supports JIT delivery and minimizes premium freight, while applying varying levels of problem solving and PDCA applications to strive for its elimination;
• Lead/participate in Lean/Six Sigma initiatives and kaizen events;
• Ensure compliance with IATF, MMOG/LE, and all other customer requirements; and
• Support audits and maintain documentation.
• Performance Metrics & Reporting
• Track inventory accuracy, turns, shortages, and obsolete stock;
• Provide reporting and analysis to leadership in support of overall overhead control.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or operations management preferred.
• 3-5 years’ experience in manufacturing inventory control, preferably at the tier-one or OEM level.
• 1-3 years Supervisory or comparable leadership experience in Supply Chain Management or 7 years experience in a similar role
• Other duties as assigned by Leadership

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Inquisitive problem solver with strong root cause analysis
• Data forward leadership
• Collaborative communicator across all levels of the organization
• Expert in MS Excel
• Material Requirement Planning (MRP)
• RF Scanning experience
• CAD drawing/interpretation
• Working with Min/Max levels for demand analysis