Inventory Control Supervisor

Position Summary
The Inventory & Quality Control Supervisor is responsible for leading a team of inventory and quality control associates to ensure accurate inventory records, efficient warehouse space utilization, and compliance with operational standards. This role combines daily operational oversight, audit execution, and cross-functional collaboration to drive continuous improvement and maintain a safe, organized, and high-performing warehouse environment.

About Us:
Driven by our mission to exceed the expectations of on-the-go consumers, Strategic Retail Partners has grown from a regional sunglasses distributor founded in 1969 into an international leader of in-store merchandising solutions. We have built relationships with thousands of international, national, and regional retailers who rely on our customized solutions in more than 70,000+ locations across the U.S. and Canada. With warehouse facilities in several states and service representatives covering all regions of the country, there isn't a retail location we can't service.

Duites/Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Daily Operations
• Lead and develop a team responsible for cycle counts, inventory accuracy, and quality control.
• Conduct daily briefings, assign tasks, and monitor team performance.
• Hold team members accountable to company policies, safety standards, and performance expectations.
• Operate and train others on material handling equipment; oversee equipment-related incident reporting.
• Report any concerns found during the day to the leadership team.

Inventory Management
• Supervise daily inventory operations including cycle counts, inventory adjustments, and alias resolution.
• Approve inventory adjustments within defined thresholds and document rationale.
• Monitor and report on KPIs including Inventory Record Accuracy (IRA), Material Handling Accuracy (MHA), and WMS Efficiency on a daily, weekly and/or monthly basis.
• Conduct regular reviews of aged, obsolete, and liquidation inventory with defined thresholds.
• Coordinate destruction and reporting of obsolete, closeout and liquidation inventory.

Audit & Quality Control
• Audit material handling tasks from the previous day (RTS/RCV Put-Aways, IR's, replenishments, etc).
• Audit defined percentages of specific order types (DTR, DTS, Grocery, Fiesta, etc.).
• Perform additional audits as requested, including RTS receipts and off-site storage checks.
• Analyze audit data and share findings in daily meetings and weekly reports.

Warehouse Optimization & Space Planning
• Oversee space planning across Bulk, Reserve, Pick, and Staging areas.
• Consolidate partial pallets and relocate inventory using LPN standards and system tools.
• Build INNER cases from EACH locations to maintain stock organization.
• Ensure compliance with LPN standards and optimize location usage.

Training & Safety
• Ensure team members are trained and certified on equipment and counting tools.
• Create, implement, and monitor safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
• Create, implement, and monitor proper material handling guidelines.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with Inventory Planning & Replenishment, Distribution Center teams, Accounting, and Sales to resolve inventory issues and support business needs.
• Coordinate liquidation quantities and manage drop ship/vendor-shipped purchase orders.
• Facilitate third-party audits and contribute to process improvement initiatives.

Benefits and Perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company paid short term disability and life insurance
• Paid holidays and floating holidays
• Flexible PTO
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employees Paid Weekly

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran (U.S.) status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, in accordance with applicable laws.

The annual gross base salary of $70,000-$80,000 annually. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. Actual salaries will vary and are based on factors such as a candidate's qualifications, skills, and competencies.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in inventory management, cycle counting, and warehouse operations.
• Associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a supervisor role
• Proficiency in WMS systems (Oracle preferred) and material handling equipment
• Minimum of Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to analyze data, solve discrepancies, and communicate findings effectively.
• Experience collaborating across departments and driving team development.
• Ability to regularly stand, bend, reach, climb and move around the warehouse.
• Experience operating a forklift or ability to learn