The Inventory Control Supervisor is responsible for managing and organizing the company’s inventory across Redistribution warehouse operations. This role ensures that materials and products are accurately tracked, stored, and distributed to support operational efficiency and service excellence. The Supervisor leads inventory audits, analyzes data, trains personnel, and enforces inventory control policies to minimize shrinkage and maintain compliance with safety and regulatory standards.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and maintain inventory control processes for all inventory movements and adjustments
Schedule and oversee physical inventories; reconcile variances and generate reconciled inventory reports
Coordinate daily cycle counts; investigate discrepancies and provide variance reports to relevant departments
Conduct daily inventory analysis using warehouse reports to identify and resolve inventory issues
Ensure proper warehouse slotting to support accurate order fulfillment and efficient shipping operations
Validate that WMS and/or ERP systems reflect real-time inventory status
Monitor inventory systems for unusual adjustments, shrinkage, and exceptions
Enforce inventory control policies to minimize risk, including damages, claims, and transfers
Collaborate with product managers, customer service, and warehouse teams to align inventory practices with company goals
Ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations and inventory control procedures
Supervise, train, and evaluate inventory control personnel; assign tasks and monitor performance
Maintain meticulous records to ensure accuracy in inventory counts and documentation
Perform physical tasks as needed in a warehouse environment, including lifting and extended standing
Qualifications and Requirements
Minimum of 2 years of progressive experience in inventory management within a distribution or warehouse environment
Prior supervisory or team leadership experience required
Strong analytical, mathematical, and communication skills
Proven ability to achieve results through persistence, resource allocation, and sound judgment
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel); AS400 experience preferred
Working knowledge of food service disciplines including purchasing, customer service, accounting, warehousing, and transportation
Familiarity with Food Safety, regulatory requirements, FDA/ USDA regulatory requirements
Ability to build and maintain professional relationships across departments and external partners
Capable of working in warehouse conditions and performing physical duties as required
Work Environment and Physical Demands
Warehouse-based role with exposure to varying temperatures and operational noise
Requires standing, walking, and lifting/moving items for extended periods
Must adhere to all company safety protocols and PPE requirements
Education
Associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
Relevant certifications in Inventory control, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), or food safety compliance are a plus
Pay Range:$59,400.00 - $100,200.00Why Lineage?This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers’ requirements. Beyond that, you’ll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We’ll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation. Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law.BenefitsLineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year.
