Inventory Control Supervisor
Lineage Logistics
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Develop, implement, and maintain inventory control processes for all inventory movements and adjustments
• Schedule and oversee physical inventories; reconcile variances and generate reconciled inventory reports
• Coordinate daily cycle counts; investigate discrepancies and provide variance reports to relevant departments
• Conduct daily inventory analysis using warehouse reports to identify and resolve inventory issues
• Ensure proper warehouse slotting to support accurate order fulfillment and efficient shipping operations
• Validate that WMS and/or ERP systems reflect real-time inventory status
• Monitor inventory systems for unusual adjustments, shrinkage, and exceptions
• Enforce inventory control policies to minimize risk, including damages, claims, and transfers
• Collaborate with product managers, customer service, and warehouse teams to align inventory practices with company goals
• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations and inventory control procedures
• Supervise, train, and evaluate inventory control personnel; assign tasks and monitor performance
• Maintain meticulous records to ensure accuracy in inventory counts and documentation
• Perform physical tasks as needed in a warehouse environment, including lifting and extended standing
Qualifications and Requirements
• Minimum of 2 years of progressive experience in inventory management within a distribution or warehouse environment
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience required
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and communication skills
• Proven ability to achieve results through persistence, resource allocation, and sound judgment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel); AS400 experience preferred
• Working knowledge of food service disciplines including purchasing, customer service, accounting, warehousing, and transportation
• Familiarity with Food Safety, regulatory requirements, FDA/ USDA regulatory requirements
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships across departments and external partners
• Capable of working in warehouse conditions and performing physical duties as required
Work Environment and Physical Demands
• Warehouse-based role with exposure to varying temperatures and operational noise
• Requires standing, walking, and lifting/moving items for extended periods
• Must adhere to all company safety protocols and PPE requirements
Education
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• Relevant certifications in Inventory control, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), or food safety compliance are a plus
Why Lineage?
This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers’ requirements. Beyond that, you’ll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We’ll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.
Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation. Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law.
Benefits
Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year.