Job Description

The Inventory Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating inventory planning, procurement, and warehouse operations to ensure uninterrupted production and on-time delivery to customers. Additionally, the position will analyze inventory levels and maintains an adequate inventory of finished goods, semi-finished goods and parts. Facilitate usage of slow moving and obsolete inventory. Will oversee a cross‑functional team including warehouse personnel, buyers, production planners, and material handlers, while actively managing supplier relationships, negotiating commercial terms, and maintaining accurate production and purchasing data across ERP systems. Promote a safe and healthy work environment.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Plan, control, and optimize inventory levels to support production schedules while minimizing excess and obsolete stock
• Develop, implement, and maintain a cycle counting program to ensure ongoing inventory accuracy and resolve discrepancies
• Analyze cycle count results, identify root causes of variances, and lead corrective and preventive actions
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of inventory transactions, bills of material, production orders, and purchase orders
• Monitor material availability and proactively address shortages, constraints, or excess inventory risks
• Establish inventory control procedures, audit practices, and physical inventory readiness

• Lead, coach, and develop warehouse staff, buyers, production planners, and material handlers
• Coordinate daily and weekly activities across purchasing, planning, warehouse, and production functions
• Assign priorities, track workload, and ensure alignment with production and customer delivery schedules
• Set performance expectations, track KPIs, and drive accountability across inventory and supply teams

• Manage supplier relationships to ensure material quality, cost competitiveness, and delivery performance
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, minimum order quantities, and supply agreements
• Monitor and improve supplier on-time delivery (OTD), responsiveness, and corrective action effectiveness
• Identify alternative suppliers to reduce risk and improve supply continuity

• Maintain accurate and timely data within ERP/MRP systems for production orders, purchase orders, inventory balances, and supplier records
• Ensure timely processing and closure of production orders and purchase orders
• Analyze data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for operational improvement
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements

• Lead initiatives to improve inventory accuracy, inventory turns, material flow, and warehouse efficiency
• Support lean manufacturing, S&OP, and demand planning efforts
• Participate in cross‑functional projects focused on cost reduction, service improvement, and process standardization

Skills/Knowledge

• Strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of division product lines and processes.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to work in a fast paced environment and work well under pressure.
• Forklift certificate.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, or related field (or equivalent experience), preferred

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in inventory control, materials management, or supply chain operations
• Proven experience leading cross‑functional teams in a manufacturing or distribution environment
• Strong supplier negotiation and vendor management experience
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel

• APICS CPIM (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management), preferred
• APICS CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) , preferred
• CTSC (Certified in Transformation for Supply Chain) , preferred

About FET
FET (Forum Energy Technologies, Inc.) is a global company, serving the crude oil, natural gas, and renewable energy industries. FET is headquartered in Houston, TX with quality manufacturing, efficient distribution, and service facilities conveniently located to support the major energy-producing regions of the world. Forum’s products and services range from the underwater reservoir to the refinery, from the sea floor to the above ground transportation line. We pride ourselves on giving you a comprehensive offering of solutions to maximize your operations and improve your bottom line. Our customers are our partners and we work with them to solve their ever-changing challenges.

FET is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FET does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions and practices at FET are subject to the foregoing non-discrimination provisions and are based solely on merit, competence, performance, and business needs at the time.