INVENTORY SUPERVISOR/EXPERT

Position Number: 22099438 
County: Saline 
Posting End Date:  June 23, 2026

The assignment of supervisory duties is determined by the hiring agency’s operational needs. Non-supervisory roles will serve as senior technical experts. 

Oversee complete inventory operations across multiple locations or channels. Design, implement, and continually refine inventory tracking systems and procedures. Analyze trends and develop forecasting models to predict inventory needs and mitigate issues such as overstocking or stockouts.

Lead initiatives to automate manual processes using modern Enterprise Resource Planning systems and emerging technologies such as IoT-based tracking or Radio Frequency Identification tagging. Develop and enforce best practices in inventory management, enhancing system accuracy and efficiency. Evaluate and adopt new inventory management tools that drive operational performance. Generate detailed periodic reports on inventory status, variances, and operational Key Performance Indicators.

Utilize data analytics to pinpoint bottlenecks and recommend cost-effective strategies. Monitor and adjust key performance metrics tied to inventory turnover, profitability, and supply chain responsiveness.

Mentor and guide junior personnel and inventory assistants, ensuring adherence to protocols and continuous learning.

Collaborate with procurement, logistics, sales, and finance teams to ensure alignment between inventory levels and business objectives. Serve as the primary liaison with external vendors and service providers to manage supply chain risks and negotiate vendor contracts.

Ensure compliance with industry regulations, internal policies, and audit standards. Oversee regular physical audits and cycle counts, addressing discrepancies promptly. Develop and maintain detailed documentation on inventory processes and control systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Inventory tracking systems & procedures. The ability to develop & enforce best practices in inventory management, enhancing system accuracy and efficiency. Ability to generate detailed periodic reports.

The ability to collaborate with procurement. This position is the primary liaison with external vendors & service providers. The ability to ensure compliance with regulations, internal policies & audit standards. This position will oversee regular physical audits, addressing discrepancies promptly.

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