The Cycle Count Supervisor is responsible for leading the cycle counting program to ensure inventory accuracy across the facility. This role oversees a team of cycle count checkers, develops and manages count schedules, investigates and resolves discrepancies, and partners with cross-functional teams to maintain data integrity in the inventory management system. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with hands-on leadership to drive continuous improvement in inventory accuracy and process efficiency.
· Supervise, train, and schedule cycle count checkers to ensure daily, weekly, and monthly count targets are met Production Inventory Management System
· Develop and maintain cycle count schedules based on ABC classification, inventory value, and business risk
· Analyze inventory discrepancies, identify root causes, and implement corrective action plans
· Reconcile physical counts against system records (WMS/ERP) and adjust inventory as needed following approval protocols
· Partner with Warehouse / Material Handling operations, Production Control, Supply Chain Management, Plant Inventory Analyst, Plant Internal Control, Manufacturing, Quality, PPM, IMG Obsolescence and Finance teams to resolve variances and improve processes
· Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) such as inventory accuracy rate, count completion rate, and shrinkage
· Lead or support annual/periodic physical inventory audits
· Ensure compliance with Production Inventory Management System, company policies, safety standards, and audit/regulatory requirements
· Identify and implement process improvements to reduce recurring errors and increase counting efficiency
· Maintain accurate documentation and generate regular Inventory reports for leadership review
· Ensure/Avoid and Minimize obsolescence parts model year run out part.
· Ensure/Maintain accuracy record balance to enough material available to support Model Year Buildouts.
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· Bachelor's degree in Logistics Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics Business, or related field preferred
· 3+ years of experience in Inventory control, Warehouse operations, or Materials management
· 1+ years in a supervisory or lead role
· Strong knowledge of inventory management systems (ERP/WMS such as SAP, Oracle, or similar)
· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Data analysis for identifying trends and variances
· Familiarity with cycle counting methodologies (ABC analysis, statistical sampling)
· Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills
· Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
· Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse/manufacturing environment
· APICS/ASCM certification: CPIM (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management) or CLTD (Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution) a plus
· Experience in automotive manufacturing or high-volume distribution environment
· Experience with Lean/Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies
· Familiarity with RF scanning and barcode inventory systems
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