Job Description:
A Stockroom Supervisor oversees stockroom operations, manages inventory, supervises staff, and ensures accurate, efficient, safe handling and storage of materials.
Responsibilities and Duties:- Inventory Management: Track stock levels, organize stockrooms, monitor incoming and outgoing shipments, and maintain accurate inventory records
- Staff Supervision: Lead and coordinate stockroom staff, provide training, assign tasks, evaluate performance, and handle disciplinary actions when necessary
- Ordering and Procurement: Assist with ordering replacement items, match purchase orders to invoices, inspect received goods, and communicate with vendors to resolve issues
- Operational Efficiency: Develop systems for stock tracking, reduce inefficiencies, and ensure smooth workflow within the stockroom
- Safety and Compliance: Maintain health and safety standards, ensure proper handling of hazardous materials, and comply with OSHA and company regulations
Achieving KPI’s set by management: Responsible for researching and identifying root cause and corrective action.
Auditing inventory accuracy: Accomplished through cycle counts and annual inventory counts.
Reporting: Prepare and submit stock reports, charge-back reports, and other departmental documentation to management. Maintaining department standard operating procedures (SOP’s)
Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma is typically required; an associate degree in business, management, or a technical field is preferred
Experience:
Previous warehouse experience is often required, with supervisory experience highly valued
Technical Skills:- Proficiency with inventory management software, stock control systems, and proficiency in computer applications
- Soft Skills: Strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, multitasking, effective communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
- Physical and Work Requirements
- Ability to lift and move items up to 50 lbs, bend, stoop, and stand for extended periods
- Work schedules may include extended hours, weekends, or flexible shifts depending on operational needs
- Additional Considerations
- Stockroom Supervisors may also provide technical assistance to sales and customer service teams regarding material handling and storage
- Leadership responsibilities include motivating staff, resolving conflicts, and ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures
- The role may involve operating equipment such as forklifts, delivery trucks, and carts
- A successful Stockroom Supervisor ensures the stockroom operates efficiently, safely, and in alignment with organizational goals, while maintaining high standards of inventory accuracy and staff performance
