Inventory Supervisor

Ryder

$87K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in logistics or supply chain preferred.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in manufacturing, production, or distribution inventory required.
  • 2+ years of supervisory experience required.
  • 2+ years of PC inventory and accounting skills required.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; experience with root cause analysis preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily inventory control activities to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
  • Oversee cycle count execution and inventory audits.
  • Investigate discrepancies in inventory and implement solutions.
  • Develop and maintain inventory control systems for current and future needs.
  • Support Operations Supervisors and associates with inventory-related issues.
  • Track inventory costs and communicate performance to the team.
  • Facilitate communication through daily shift meetings to enhance team engagement.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life and disability insurance options available.
  • Paid time off for vacation, illness, and bereavement.
  • Family and parental leave provided.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with tax advantages.
Full Job Description

Job Description:

We are immediately hiring a Warehouse Inventory Supervisor in Opa Locka, FL for our Supply Chain Solutions division. Apply here today to speak with a Recruiter about the position and perks of joining our Ryder Ever Better Team.

  • Pay Type: Exempt / Salary paid Twice Per Month

  • Annual Salary Pay: $87693

  • Schedule: This new operation requires a high degree of schedule flexibility, as shifts and coverage needs are still being developed. Employees must be available to work additional hours, days, and varying schedules as necessary to meet business demands.

The Inventory Supervisor is responsible for leading daily inventory control activities to ensure inventory accuracy, operational efficiency, and compliance within a fast-paced distribution environment. This role oversees cycle count execution, inventory audits, discrepancy investigations, and inventory-related reporting while providing direct leadership to inventory associates. The Inventory Supervisor proactively monitors inventory performance, resolves inventory variances, and partners with Operations, Receiving, and other functional teams to maintain accurate inventory records and support customer service objectives.

The successful candidate will drive root-cause analysis of inventory discrepancies, oversee inventory accuracy initiatives, and ensure team members are executing processes in accordance with established warehouse and WMS procedures. This position requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, experience leading frontline teams, and the ability to prioritize competing operational demands. The Inventory Supervisor plays a key role in identifying process improvement opportunities, coaching employees, supporting compliance efforts, and maintaining inventory integrity across all warehouse functions.

Summary
The Supervisor Inventory reports to the Senior Logistics Manager and has overall responsibility for tracking incoming and finished goods materials, packaging supplies, etc. required in the warehousing and distribution of customer products. Provides accounting support regarding inventory issues. Reporting to this position are cycle counters and a clerk. The position requires direct involvement with daily operations and future projects to assure activities support facility goals and objectives.

Essential Functions

  • Support the facility Key Performance Indicators (KPI) consistently meet / exceed established goals, including but not limited to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safety, quality, productivity, sanitation, and maintenance. Maintain daily reports that are established to measure daily, weekly and monthly KPI’s.

  • Develop and maintain inventory control systems that meet ongoing and future facility needs

  • Develop and manage the facility cycle count program and the inventory recoup/repack/return/recycle program.

  • Provide floor support to Operations Supervisors and hourly associates regarding inventory issues and office support to the I/O Coordinators and receiving/shipping office personnel.

  • Facilitates and executes the hold process for local site

  • Track day-to-day facility inventory costs as they affect facility KPI’s and effectively communicate results to appropriate team members

  • Ensure daily communications and shift meetings provide the necessary information for employees to do their jobs consistently well while making them feel a real part of the team


Additional Responsibilities

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

  • Promotes positive customer relationships.


Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to prioritize and organize work, along with strong follow-up, analytical, problem solving and sound decision making skills.

  • Ability to effectively communicate in both verbal and written forms with customers, employees, peers and management.

  • Ability to work self-directed with minimal supervision.

  • Ability to work independently and as member of a team.

  • Ability to manage individual performance and employee relations.

  • Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment.

  • Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills

  • Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices

  • Intermediate computer skills required

  • Exposure to Lean principles, systems and tools beginner preferred

  • Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) intermediate preferred

  • Knowledge of OSHA required intermediate preferred

  • DOT and Hazmat knowledge may be required based on the account intermediate preferred

  • APICS certified intermediate preferred


Qualifications

  • H.S. diploma/GED required

  • Bachelor's degree preferred logistics, supply chain, or related field

  • Two (2) years or more in manufacturing/production/distribution inventory required

  • Two (2) years or more supervisory experience required

  • Two (2) years or more PC Inventory and accounting skills required

  • Two (2) years or more in problem solving skills experience, use of formal Root Cause Countermeasure Systems preferred

  • Intermediate computer skills required

  • Exposure to Lean principles, systems and tools beginner preferred

  • Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) intermediate preferred

  • Knowledge of OSHA required intermediate preferred

  • DOT and Hazmat knowledge may be required based on the account intermediate preferred

  • APICS certified intermediate preferred

Job Category

Inventory Control

Compensation Information:

The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:

Pay Type:

Salaried

Minimum Pay Range:

87693

Maximum Pay Range:

87693

Benefits Information:

For all Full-time positions only: Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.

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