Inventory Supervisor

Simon & Schuster was named to Forbes magazine list of America's Best Mid-Size Employers 2022. Simon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com. Simon & Schuster is seeking an organized and detail-oriented Inventory Control Supervisor to support inventory accuracy and operational efficiency within our Jackson, TN distribution facility. This position will supervise the daily activities of the Inventory Control team and help ensure that book inventory is accurately received, stored, tracked, replenished, and prepared for customer fulfillment. The Inventory Control Supervisor will monitor inventory activity, oversee cycle-counting and reconciliation processes, investigate discrepancies, and partner with warehouse leadership to resolve inventory-related issues. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical and problem-solving skills with hands-on distribution experience and the ability to lead employees in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Supervise, train, schedule, and provide daily direction to Inventory Control employees. Oversee cycle counts, location audits, inventory adjustments, and other inventory-verification activities. Monitor inventory accuracy across receiving, put-away, replenishment, picking, returns, and shipping operations. Research and resolve discrepancies involving quantities, locations, title information, damaged merchandise, and system transactions. Review inventory reports and warehouse management system data to identify errors, trends, and recurring operational issues. Ensure inventory adjustments are properly researched, documented, approved, and entered into the appropriate systems. Partner with Receiving, Replenishment, Order Fulfillment, Shipping, Returns, and other departments to address inventory concerns and maintain product flow. Identify the root causes of inventory discrepancies and recommend corrective actions or process improvements. Monitor key inventory-control metrics and communicate results, risks, and operational concerns to management. Support physical inventories, internal audits, customer audits, and financial reporting requirements. Help maintain accurate item, title, quantity, and warehouse-location information within the warehouse management system. Ensure damaged, short, overage, unidentified, or incorrectly located inventory is researched and handled appropriately. Develop and maintain inventory-control procedures, work instructions, and documentation. Promote compliance with company policies, quality standards, and established inventory-control practices. Ensure employees follow all facility safety rules and equipment-operating procedures. Provide coaching, feedback, and performance support to team members. Assist other departments and perform additional responsibilities based on operational needs and seasonal workload. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain, business, or a related field preferred. Three or more years of inventory control, warehouse, or distribution operations experience. Previous supervisory, team-lead, or employee-training experience strongly preferred. Experience using a warehouse management system and ra…

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