Materials Inventory Supervisor

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Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Materials Inventory Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and managing inventory of raw materials, components, and supplies to ensure optimal stock levels, high accuracy, and continuous availability. This role plays a critical part in aligning inventory management with production schedules, quality standards, and cost-efficiency objectives. The supervisor ensures that materials are handled, stored, and tracked in a way that supports operational flow and minimizes disruption to manufacturing processes.

Key Activities & Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage raw materials, component, and supply inventories to maintain proper stock levels and availability
• Align inventory practices with production needs, quality standards, and cost-efficiency targets
• Oversee and resolve negative inventory reports, including timely counting and adjustments.
• Publish cycle count metrics: completion rate, accuracy, and gross dollar adjustments.
• Investigate all count variances outside of tolerance with root cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions
• Collaborate with Supply Chain Management to ensure accurate physical inventories, including developing work instructions for auditing, tagging, and reconciliation.
• Focus root cause investigation on the top 20% of items driving 80% of inventory variances (Pareto approach)
• Maintain strong communication with buyers and production teams to ensure correct and timely material picks
• Supervise daily shipping, receiving, stocking, and material handling processes; ensure safe and timely execution
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); train warehouse personnel accordingly
• Ensure warehouse inventory is properly identified, located, and maintained with high accuracy

Key Deliverables

• Maintain 98%+ inventory accuracy through cycle count program oversight
• Conduct annual ABC analysis and ensure new parts are properly classified and incorporated into the cycle count schedule throughout the year
• Supervise staff across warehouse, material handling, and receiving functions.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation; report relevant data to stakeholders
• Order and manage warehouse operational supplies to support uninterrupted workflow
• Support the development and execution of strategic plans and process improvements related to inventory and material flow

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in materials or inventory management within a manufacturing environment
• Solid understanding of material flow, production support, and inventory control fundamentals.
• Familiarity with production planning, MRP, and ERP systems.
• Experience working with purchasing/procurement and manufacturing teams
• Ability to perform analysis and understand inventory-related financial impacts
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and deliver results under pressure
• Commitment to continuous improvement, adaptability, and a proactive mindset.
• Strong communication and documentation skills; attention to detail and accuracy

Supervisor and Leadership Expectations

Directly supervises 1-8 personnel which may include but is not limited to Cycle Counters, Material Handlers and shipping/receiving

Our Culture and Values

Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.

• Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers
• Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business
• Respect for all individuals
• Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation
• Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success

NOTE: This position responsible for certain internal control responsibilities. These internal control responsibilities are verbally communicated to the incumbent and periodic feedback is provided as it relates to the performance of these internal control responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Manufacturing Environment

Shop manufacturing environment exposures include exposure to moving mechanical parts, machinery, tools and equipment, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, motorized vehicles, welding, and machining operations, outside weather conditions and exposure to the risk of electric shock. The employee may occasionally be exposed to varying levels of dirt, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, very warm and/or very chilly temperatures. The noise level in the shop can be very loud at times consistent with an industrial assembly facility and may require hearing protection. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person's veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.