Central Hub Inventory Supervisor
 Buffalo Rock Company | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 United States, Alabama, Birmingham | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 May 24, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Inventory Supervisor - Central Hub Organization Name: Buffalo Rock Company Website: https://www.buffalorock.com/careers/ Job Department: COR Hub Management Reports to: Warehouse System Operations Manager - Central Hub Work Schedule: Varies Job Type: Regular FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Amount of Travel Required: None Job Description Summary/objective Buffalo Rock is an award-winning Pepsi and Keurig Dr Pepper bottler founded in Birmingham, AL more than 123 years ago. Buffalo Rock manages the best beverage portfolio in the country, which includes several beloved global and regional brands. The Inventory Supervisor will be responsible for the inventory management process, ensuring inventory accuracy and proper rotation following FEFO method, and will coordinate all the activities needed to maintain the inventory. The Inventory Supervisor is responsible for the efficient product flow to and from our customers and will oversee the Sanitation team guaranteeing the cleanliness of the Central Hub operational areas. Essential functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. * Regular and timely attendance is an essential function of this position. Position is required
o Provide guidance, direction, training, and support during the executions of the inventory cycle and wall to wall counts, close date reports, solving discrepancies, and cleaning activities, etc. o Delegate tasks and responsibilities effectively to ensure smooth workflow and productivity to the Inventory and Sanitation team. o Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to team members.
* Adhere to the standard operating procedures (SOP) and work instructions.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
o Committed to serving our communities. o Customer success drives our success. o Integrity matters. o Obsessed with continuous improvement. o We care for each other. o Win the day. Competencies * Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. * Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. * Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly. * Dependability - Ability to behave consistently and predictably; responsible and dependable in fulfilling all the duties. * Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type. * Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work. * Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability. * Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task. * Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety. * Teamwork - Ability to work with others toward the daily goals, participating actively, sharing responsibility and rewards. * Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks in stressful situations. Supervisory responsibilities Supervises assigned hourly warehouse EPs and carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; making recommendations regarding changes in status. Work environment Working conditions will require both inside warehouse needs and outside. Temperature conditions will vary from extreme heat to extreme cold. Physical demands N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position. O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day) F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33%-66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day) C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)
Other Physical Requirements * All tasks within the warehouse are physically demanding and labor-intensive. Employees within this role are required to: * Move and stack pallets weighing up to 65 pounds throughout shift. * Ability to stand, walk, bend down, reach and climb up and down stairs throughout shift. * Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth). Must be able to distinguish between red, green, and "off" lights. * Ability to work in a fast-paced and warm environment, especially during summer months. * Sense of Sound - Hearing is required for the total workday. * Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - high visibility shirt or safety vest, slip resistant shoes, mask, eye protection. * Position requires physical presence at the Central Hub. * Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth) * Ability to bend under machinery and conveyors to clean, sweep, and mop. Required education and experience * Education o High School Diploma or GED: Required o Additional education in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is preferred (will substitute for substantial experience): Preferred * Experience o Must have at least one (1) year of experience in a leadership or supervisory role within a distribution/ warehouse environment: Required o Must have at least three (3) years of inventory experience: Required o Must have experience utilizing Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and inventory tracking software: Required o Must have at least one (1) year of forklift experience which includes both sit down and stand-up forklift: Required * Computer Skills o Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products including, but not limited to: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.: Required * Other Skills o Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability mentor team members, resolve conflicts, build positive relationships, and collaborate with cross-functional teams, and multitask effectively in a fast-paced setting. o Proficient knowledge of inventory management principles and practices. o Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and delegate responsibilities. o Analysis and deductive thinking skills. o Strong attention to detail and organizational skills to maintain standards and documentation accuracy. Affirmative Action/EEO statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic makeup, status as a protected veteran, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law. Purpose of Job Description The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate. I have reviewed this job description, and I can perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicant/Employee-Partner______________________________ Date__________________ Interviewer/Supervisor___________________________________ Date__________________ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||