Supervisor, DC Inventory Control (Olive Branch, MS, US, 50334319) - Sephora

Job ID: 245954 

Location Name: Mississippi Distribution Center

Address: 8500 Nail Road, Olive Branch, MS 38654, United States (US)

Job Type: Full Time

Position Type: Regular

Job Function: Inventory Management

Remote Eligible: No

Company Overview:

At Sephora we inspire our customers, empower our teams, and help them become the best versions of themselves.  We create an environment where people are valued, and differences are celebrated. Every day, our teams across the world bring to life our purpose: to expand the way the world sees beauty by empowering the ExtraOrdinary in each of us.

We are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty.

The opportunity:

The Inventory Control Supervisor is accountable for the efficient day-to-day operation of the Inventory Control functions of the Distribution Center.  The emphasis is on managing numerous operational activities to ensure the production floor is working in a balanced and productive fashion with respect to operational and service goals. The Inventory Control Supervisor is responsible for the supervision of non-exempt staff within the inventory control department. The Inventory Control Supervisor performs other related duties, special projects, or assignments as required.

Essential Functions of Job: 

• Provides direct supervision to a team of skilled Inventory Control employees, which includes Workflow Coordinators and Associates as well as managing the relationship with the onsite staffing agency in relation to temporary agency employees working in the department(s)
• Spends approximately 75% of their time on the operational floor with associates driving engagement, coaching, teaching, developing and providing performance feedback.
• Effectively manage the allocation of equipment and labor resources to respective departments to ensure service levels and budgets are consistently met.
• Ensure that quality and accuracy control audits are conducted regularly.
• Administers policies/guidelines that directly affect work activities which include counseling associates consistently on performance and behavioral concerns.
• Sets and clearly communicates clear expectations for team members regarding expected productivity results
• Owns, completes, and delivers annual performance evaluations for each associate
• Identify and prioritize those tasks which need to be accomplished in order to meet daily business goals and to successfully prepare the incoming shift for a quick and effective transition and start-up.
• Ensure a safe environment for the team by driving safety strategies, recognition and accountability.
• Improves efficiency, quality and service of ongoing work by identifying process improvements and using best judgment to determine next steps for influencing change and partnering with leadership to resolve.
• Responsible for assigning work, meeting completion dates, interpreting and ensuring consistent application of organizational policies, specific to inventory control requirements and standards
• Resolves problems requiring broad based analysis to determine solution and presenting to Sr. Leaders.
• Builds trust with direct and indirect business partners by explaining rationale behind business process and approach taken to decision making.
• Discusses and presents information and issues with business partners located in support and operational departments
• Plan and execute effective strategic, efficient cycle counting activities and physical inventories.
• Regularly update and align on Inventory Control SOPs
• Align with Operations team to ensure all inventory control associates receive proper training, skill development and assessment to include cross training as needed

We would love to hear from you if you have…

• Strong interpersonal and human relation skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks with confidence
• Demonstrates ability to lead and develop both self and others
• Understand computer applications such as MS Office and utilize applications to do analysis and problem solving
• Ability to analyze problems and create solutions
• Demonstrate an enthusiastic and professional demeanor
• Ability to motivate others and promote collaboration and accountability to meet team goal

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Non-exempt associates within assigned department.

Working Conditions:

• Moderate but varying temperature and humidity in office and warehouse environments

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand, sit, squat, lift and /or walk for the duration of the scheduled shift
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs

Minimum Qualifications:

• College degree in a logistics-related field, or five to ten years of relevant / related work experience.
• Previous experience in working with a Warehouse Management System (WMS) and/or ability to quickly develop a proficiency in such systems.  Knowledge in “JDA” WMS preferred.
• Working knowledge of MS Office applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

While at Sephora, you’ll enjoy… 

• The people. You will be surrounded by some of the most talented leaders and teams – people you can be proud to work with.  
• The learning. We invest in training and developing our teams, and you will continue evolving and building your skills through personalized career plans.
• The culture. As a leading beauty retailer within the LVMH family, our reach is broad, and our impact is global. It is in our DNA to innovate and, at Sephora, all 40,000 passionate team members across 35 markets and 3,000+ stores, are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty.

You can unleash your creativity, because we’ve got disruptive spirit. You can learn and evolve, because we empower you to be your best. You can be yourself, because you are what sets us apart. This, is the future of beauty. Reimagine your future, at Sephora. 

Sephora is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military/veteran status, or disability status. Sephora is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.

Sephora will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.