Inventory Control Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY

The Inventory Control Supervisor is responsible for ensuring accurate reconciliation of Feeding South Florida’s® (FSF) physical and systematic inventories across all FSF facilities. The ICS creates and sustains best-practice standards for inventory control and provides data-driven analytics to maximize inventory turnover while reducing waste.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage physical-to-systematic inventory discrepancies within one percent (1%) variance across all FSF facilities in accordance with Feeding America (FA) guidelines.

• Perform site audits to ensure proper handling, storage, and distribution of all inventories in accordance with Safe Food Handling, OSHA, FA, Fair & Equitable distribution guidelines.

• Maintain organizational compliance with OSHA, USDA, AIB, FA, Department of Health, food industry, and other relevant licensing and permitting entities.

• Ensure Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are followed across operations. Including but not limited to Cycle Counting, First-Expire First-Out (FEFO), Loss Control, and Inventory shrinkage.

• Reconcile physical and systematic inventory against external stakeholder records including, but not limited to, USDA, FDACS, and other donors.

• Reconcile inventory records in coordination with the Finance department to the general ledger for financial reporting.

• Prepare and analyze KPIs reports to maximize effective product rotation and reduce waste.

• Coach, develop, and manage a team of direct reports who assist with inventory management.

• Validate inbound receiving and outbound shipping inventory volumes to assist in organizational decision-making.

• Maintain records on inventory levels and inventory valuation.

• Schedule and lead regular inventory meetings with appropriate stakeholders and ensure active participation.

• Motivate direct reports to comply with all items listed above.

• Evaluate direct reports in accordance with company procedures.

• Assist management as necessary.

Job requirements

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent education required.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Ability to maintain a pleasant and calm demeanor under pressure in a face paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to speak clearly and communicate effectively using various communication mediums, e-mail, written correspondence, phones, etc.
• Excellent computer skills with a working knowledge of MS Suite; Excel, Word, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.
• High-level Excel aptitude required: able to create complex formulas and Pivot tables required.
• Minimum five years of inventory management experience preferred.
• Minimum three years of management experience.
• Strong computer proficiency including inventory control systems required (database management preferred, Primarius or Ceres experience a plus).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to work with diverse staff and external constituencies required.
• Strong attention to detail is required.
• Strong analytical, data-interpretation, planning, and problem-solving skills required.
• Demonstrated industry experience with various warehouse tasks preferred.
• Able to operate warehouse material handling equipment preferred (stand-up counterbalance, reach truck, rider-jack, etc.).
• Able to develop, implement, and execute new initiatives.
• Strong leadership skills and interpersonal skills required.
• Commitment to the service of others while fully supporting the organization’s mission and values required.
• APICS certification a plus
• Must maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License and a reliable, insured personal vehicle.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS

• Hours of Operation: Organization hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., this position may work additional hours occasionally throughout the year, especially during peak times such as holiday seasons, and disaster response.
• Environment: This position works in an office setting with varying periods of standing, talking, and/or visual concentration, and use of office equipment. Must maintain office safety standards. Occasional work will occur in the warehouse or outside in fields and warehouses in inclement weather. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Travel: This position may have occasional travel for meetings, conferences, or special events which may require the use of a personal vehicle.
• OSHA Standards Lifting requirements are 50 pounds and when lifting loads heavier than 50 pounds, use two or more people to lift the load.

ORGANIZATION
Feeding South Florida (FSF) is a member of the Feeding America network and the leading domestic hunger relief organization serving Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe Counties. As one of the largest food banks in the Feeding America network, FSF is responsible for serving 25 percent of the state’s food insecure population. A four-star rated organization by Charity Navigator, FSF is one of the most efficient nonprofits nationally; over 98 percent of all donations are put back into the community.

CORE VALUES
FSF values service above all else. We’re looking for innovative and strategic thinkers who are committed to improving the lives of those around them. FSF “Friendly Food Bankers” embrace the enormity of our role in the community and know that serving others comes before any one individual. Friendly Food Bankers have compassion, dedication, act with integrity, and are committed to stewardship and inclusion.
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WE PROVIDE
**Full medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401K matching contribution, Paid Time Off (PTO); a diverse team that is representative of the community we serve; continuous learning opportunities; a high-performance culture that will help challenge and grow your skill set.

Salary: $47,000 - $50,000 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace/ADA Compliant

Keywords

Inventory ControlSupervisorReconciliationAnalyticsInventory turnoverWaste reductionAuditsSafe Food HandlingOSHAComplianceStandard Operating ProceduresCycle CountingFEFOLoss ControlInventory shrinkageKPIsTeam managementInbound receivingOutbound shippingFinancial reportingInventory levelsInventory valuationInventory meetingsLeadership skills