What are the responsibilities and job description for the Receiving & Inventory Control Supervisor position at Avon Protection?
Purpose of Position:
The Receiving and Inventory Control Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the efficient and accurate receipt, storage, and distribution of materials and products within the facility. This role ensures inventory integrity through effective management of receiving processes, stock control systems, and compliance with organizational standards. This supervisor will support the development of the Delivery Value Stream in Building 5. They will lead the inventory control team to prevent inventory discrepancies, support operational efficiency, contributing to overall business goals and customer satisfaction. This position requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement in logistics and inventory management.
Key Responsibilities:
Receiving Operations
- Oversee the receipt and inspection of incoming shipments to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance.
- Coordinate with vendors and carriers to resolve delivery discrepancies or damaged goods issues.
- Manage the documentation of received goods, including packing slips, invoices, and system updates.
Inventory Control
- Ensure inventory accuracy through regular cycle counts, audits, and reconciliation of discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate inventory records in the company’s ERP or inventory management system.
- Monitor inventory levels to prevent stock shortages or overages and coordinate replenishment activities.
Team Leadership
- Supervise and train receiving and inventory control staff, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement within the team.
Warehouse Organization
- Oversee the proper storage, labeling, and organization of inventory to maximize efficiency and minimize damage or loss.
- Implement and maintain 5S or similar organizational practices to ensure a clean and safe work environment.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in inventory control, shipping, receiving, or a similar logistics role.
- Proficiency in inventory management systems. Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in tracking inventory.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in warehouse operations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with IFS system.
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field preferred.
- Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred
About Avon Technologies:
We are a world leader in protective equipment, with a reputation for innovative design, high-performance quality and specialist materials expertise. Our two brands, Avon Protection and Team Wendy, supply our respiratory and head protection portfolio to customers across the globe from our manufacturing sites in the UK and North America .At Avon Technologies, we recognize that our success relies on the collective efforts of our talented team. As an organization, we welcome individuals who embody our #FIERCE company values - fearlessness, integrity, excellence, resilience, collaboration, and the ability to execute.
What We Offer:
- Flexible Schedule
- Competitive Compensation Package
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 401k Matching
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Initiatives
This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserved the right to modify, add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.
Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.
U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B, L-1, F-1, etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.
To comply with these laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within Avon that may present access to export controlled technical data, Avon must assess employees' U.S. person status, as well as citizenship(s).
The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at Avon's sole election.
U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B, L-1, F-1, etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.
To comply with these laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within Avon that may present access to export controlled technical data, Avon must assess employees' U.S. person status, as well as citizenship(s).
The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at Avon's sole election.
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without a sponsorship for employment visa status (e.e. H1B status).
The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Cleveland, OH is $60,000 to $85,000 annually. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, type and years of experience within the industry, education, etc.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
Salary : $60,000 - $85,000
