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Supervisor, Inventory - 2nd Shift

Supervisor, Inventory - 2nd Shift

HarperCollins PublishersDepew, NY, US
5 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Supervisor, Inventory

Harlequin, a division of HarperCollins, has an immediate opening for a Supervisor, Inventory on our 2nd shift. Must be able to work 2 : 30 pm - 11 : 00 pm along with occasional Saturdays.

The Supervisor, Inventory oversees inventory management and logistics operations in a fast-paced warehouse. This role leads a team to ensure inventory accuracy, optimize workflows, and drive efficiency, while collaborating with other departments to meet goals and maintain a focus on safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Supervision

  • Supervises logistics functions to ensure daily targets are met, maintaining a strong floor presence and building personal relationships with associates.
  • Works collaboratively with other operations supervisors and teams to identify, analyze, and resolve production issues in a timely manner, ensuring no impact to the customer.
  • Partners with Human Resources in the hiring process, ensuring all new hires are properly trained in all relevant functions.
  • Drives a culture of accountability by setting clear expectations, consistently addressing performance issues, and promoting a strong sense of responsibility among team members.
  • Models effective leadership principles, supporting a positive culture through coaching, recognition, training, and associate engagement opportunities.
  • Participates on project teams that contribute to the achievement of strategic organizational goals.

Operational Management

  • Develops and demonstrates knowledge of logistical functions, including replenishment, full pallet pull processing, location audits, cycle counting, multishuttle induction and consolidation, return to warehouse, changeovers, and bulk / rack consolidation, ensuring smooth daily operations.
  • Balances operational, capacity, and staffing issues to achieve efficiency and staffing targets.
  • Effectively uses department budgets, input files, and production reports to make accurate decisions and provide actionable recommendations based on available data.
  • Drives continuous improvement by applying 6S, Lean Manufacturing principles, and associate engagement techniques to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Contributes to setting strategic goals and improving operations to align with broader organizational targets.
  • Develops, administers, and updates department operating procedures, ensuring adherence to company policies and operational standards.
  • Customer Focus & Performance

  • Keeps the customer at the forefront by anticipating and meeting customer needs, building a customer-focused environment within the team.
  • Reports routinely on departmental quality, cost, and service performance, addressing exceptions with urgency.
  • Maintains a high level of technical competence, staying abreast of the latest trends, technologies (e.g., RF gun technology), and best practices in logistics and distribution.
  • Comes prepared for daily board and weekly operation meetings to discuss department status, updates, and upcoming focus areas.
  • Training, Development & Safety

  • Designs and implements ongoing training programs to support associate career growth and development.
  • Drives a safety-first culture, ensuring a safe working environment and continuous improvement of ergonomic conditions for all team members.
  • Administers company policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and a safe, productive work environment for all associates.
  • Qualifications

    Education, Experience & Skills :

  • Associates degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, or related field; Bachelors preferred. 5-7 years supervisory experience in inventory management or logistics, ideally within a fast-paced, automated distribution or manufacturing environment.
  • Strong proficiency with warehouse management systems (WMS) and Microsoft Office Suite, with a particular focus on Excel for reporting and data analysis.
  • Familiarity with inventory management tools, data analytics platforms, and reporting systems.
  • Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team, and strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with all levels of the organization.
  • Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on continuous improvement in operational processes and an ability to thrive in a fast-evolving environment.
  • Strong understanding of workplace safety regulations and best practices, with a focus on minimizing risk and promoting an environment of safety and compliance.
  • Physical Demands :

  • Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, grasp with hands, use close vision & use depth perception.
  • Regularly required to bend, work at varying heights (on a Cherry Picker), and lift weights up to 30 lbs.
  • Work Environment :

  • Regularly works in a warehouse environment with exposure to fumes or chemicals. Works in outside weather conditions and works at elevations.
  • Frequently required to operate or work near moving equipment.
  • Frequently works in noise of moderate volume.
  • Frequently smells diesel fumes from trucks at docks
  • Salary Range : $65,000-$75,000 Salary will commensurate with experience.

    In addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.

    HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer.

    HarperCollins Publishers is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and / or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at TalentManagement@harpercollins.com. Note : we will only respond to accommodation requests.

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