Inventory Supervisor

If you are an Inventory Supervisor professional looking for an opportunity to grow Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you! Based out of our Kennesaw GA location you will be responsible for leading all aspects of inventory and warehouse operations including Receiving Stock Room oversight internal Kanban systems job picking cycle counting and internal material delivery. This role directly supervises hourly inventory staff and works in close collaboration with Procurement Scheduling and Production to ensure accurate material flow and availability. The Inventory Supervisor also supports reporting analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational to Materials Management.

AS AN INVENTORY SUPERVISOR YOU WILL:

• Ensure timely and accurate receipt of inbound materials. Coordinate with Procurement and Quality to resolve discrepancies and process returns.
• Maintain an organized and well-controlled inventory storage area. Implement best practices for location accuracy labeling and material movement.
• Administer internal Kanban systems and ensure timely replenishment of materials to production points. Optimize inventory levels and bin management.
• Supervise picking and kitting processes to meet production schedules. Ensure job orders are accurately staged and delivered to the appropriate locations.
• Execute scheduled cycle counts investigate discrepancies and adjust inventory as needed. Maintain inventory accuracy and compliance with audit standards.
• Manage internal material delivery routes between departments to support efficient production flow. Continuously assess delivery timing and resource allocation.
• Work closely with Procurement Scheduling and Production teams to align material availability with demand. Support scheduling priorities and respond to dynamic production needs.
• Supervise coach and develop a team of hourly employees. Promote safety accountability and continuous improvement within the department.
• Generate inventory transaction and performance reports. Provide data to support decision-making planning and audit readiness.
• Identify inefficiencies and implement solutions to streamline inventory control material movement and system utilization. Champion 5S and lean practices.

REQUIRED EDUCATION EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Business or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• 3 years of experience in inventory control warehouse operations or materials management preferably in a manufacturing environment
• 1 years of supervisory or team lead experience
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (e.g. Oracle SAP etc.)
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing Kanban systems and inventory control best practices
• Effective communicator and cross-functional stakeholders & management levels
• Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

PREFERRED EDUCATION EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Experience with Advanced Analytics in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with Oracle Cloud Planning and Flora

Why Work in the Greater Metro Atlanta Area

Our facility is located in Kennesaw GA which is conveniently located within driving distance to Atlanta and historic downtown Kennesaw. The area offers excellent school systems an abundance of outdoor walking trails and low crime rates to create a family-friendly environment. The area is surrounded by several growing communities with restaurants festivals shopping and outdoor activities that make them exciting places to live and work.

About Our Location

Our Cold Chain business unit headquartered in Kennesaw is the leading provider of electronic controls and optimization services for supermarket convenience store restaurant and refrigerated transportation customers and the OEMs that serve them. The business unit is comprised of multiple acquisitions organized to add value to Copelands world-leading products through control connectivity and monitoring. The business generates half of its revenue outside of North America and employs over 1200 people globally. Headquartered in the Greater Atlanta area the business has major operations in Minnesota Italy Mexico Brazil China and the Philippines. The Cold Chain business helps ensure that food safely and efficiently travels from farm to fork. With the blend of businesses and functions represented under this one roof there are many opportunities for advancement within the Kennesaw location.