Key Responsibilities
Inventory Control & Reconciliation
- Maintain accurate inventory records across all material categories.
- Monitor inventory transactions and investigate discrepancies between physical inventory and system records.
- Ensure timely and accurate recording of material movements, consumption, adjustments, and transfers.
- Coordinate cycle counts, physical inventories, and month-end inventory activities.
- Develop and implement inventory control procedures and best practices.
- Identify and resolve inventory variances and process gaps.
- Support financial inventory reconciliation and audit requirements.
Material & Scrap Inventory Management
- Oversee the tracking and control of internal and external material inventories.
- Ensure inventory transactions are processed accurately and consistently.
- Monitor material quality, inventory integrity, and storage practices.
- Coordinate inventory verification activities, inspections, testing programs, and material reconciliation efforts.
- Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
- Work with operations and suppliers to improve inventory accuracy, material utilization, and overall inventory performance.
Reporting & Analytics
- Develop and maintain inventory reports, dashboards, and performance metrics.
- Generate routine and ad hoc reports related to inventory transactions, material movements, inventory variances, and reconciliation activities.
- Monitor inventory trends and identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction. Inventory min/max optimization.
- Analyze data from ERP and operational systems to ensure consistency and accuracy.
- Provide regular inventory performance updates to management and key stakeholders.
- Support decision-making through detailed inventory analysis and reporting.
Quality & Compliance
- Ensure inventory procedures comply with company policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Support internal and external audits related to inventory management and material control.
- Maintain documentation and traceability of inventory records and transactions.
- Promote continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with Quality and Operations teams to address inventory-related concerns.
Training & Development Responsibilities
- Lead and participate in inventory and material management training programs.
- Support employee development in inventory control, material inspection, and inventory accuracy processes.
- Develop and maintain work instructions, procedures, and training materials.
- Ensure employees understand applicable material specifications and inventory management requirements.
- Coordinate training related to inspection methods, testing equipment, and inventory systems.
- Support and train personnel on month-end inventory count procedures and inventory reconciliation processes.
Qualifications
Education
- College diploma or university degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience
- 5+ years of experience in inventory management, materials management, warehouse operations, logistics, or supply chain functions.
- Experience within manufacturing, metals, industrial, or heavy manufacturing environments preferred.
- Demonstrated experience managing inventory controls, reconciliations, and reporting processes.
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365.
- Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and inventory management software.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis capabilities.
- Experience with inventory reporting, KPI development, and process improvement initiatives.
- Strong understanding of inventory control principles and material traceability.
Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and time management capabilities.
- Ability to work effectively across multiple departments.
- Results-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Inventory accuracy.
- Inventory variance reduction.
- Inventory optimization / reduction.
- Cycle count completion and accuracy.
- ERP and operational system inventory alignment.
- Timeliness of inventory reconciliation.
- Inventory reporting accuracy.
- Material quality compliance.
- Month-end inventory close performance.
- Audit compliance and corrective action completion.
Reports To: Manager, Procurement
Direct Reports: Scrap Inspectors
Primary Objective
To ensure the integrity, accuracy, visibility, and optimization of inventory across the organization while supporting operational efficiency, financial accountability, and strategic decision-making. Through effective inventory controls, reporting, material management, and team leadership, the Inventory Supervisor will drive continuous improvement and support the organization's production, quality, and cost objectives.
