Inventory Supervisor

Job Title: Inventory Supervisor

Reports to: Supply Chain Manager

Department: Operations

Status: Non-exempt

Purpose of the Role

The Inventory Supervisor is responsible for leading the day‑to‑day execution of inventory operations across nearly 1,000 rose varieties while coaching, developing, and holding accountable a team of Inventory Technicians and Leads. This role ensures inventory standards, systems, and processes are executed consistently and accurately. The Inventory Supervisor is a front‑line people leader who drives performance, reinforces accountability, and ensures inventory work is done correctly and reliably.

Primary Responsibilities

Growing Plants (Execution Excellence & Standards)

• Ensure consistent execution of inventory standards and procedures across all rose varieties, liners, and growth stages.
• Oversee daily inventory movements, location accuracy, adjustments, and discrepancy resolution performed by the inventory team.
• Enforce cycle count and audit programs as defined by the Supply Chain Manager.
• Ensure dead, unsellable, or non‑conforming inventory is identified and reported accurately and in a timely manner.
• Reinforce labeling, quality, and compliance standards across inventory operations.
• Monitor inventory accuracy trends and escalate risks or systemic issues to the Inventory Manager or appropriate department.
• Guarantees accurate inventory for seasonal perennials and bulbs.

Growing People (Team Leadership & Accountability)

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of full‑time Inventory Technicians and Inventory Leads.
• Set clear daily and weekly priorities and performance expectations for the inventory team.
• Provide regular feedback, coaching, and corrective guidance to reinforce accuracy and accountability.
• Support Inventory Leads who provide day‑to‑day direction to seasonal employees.
• Address performance issues promptly and partner with the Supply Chain Manager as needed.
• Foster strong collaboration with Production, Shipping, Plant Health, Plant Maintenance, and Marketing leadership.
• Hold all teams accountable to established and inventory standards, processes, and movement systems.

Growing Possibilities (Reporting & Continuous Improvement)

• Ensure accurate and timely completion of inventory and production reports.
• Use data and observation to identify execution gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Implement inventory process improvements and changes as directed by the Supply Chain Manager.
• Provide feedback and recommendations to inventory leadership based on frontline execution.
• Reinforce a culture of accuracy, ownership, and continuous improvement within the inventory team.

Qualifications

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience required.
• Prior experience in inventory management, operations, or supply chain preferred.
• Prior people leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Fluent in English and Spanish preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, lead, and hold others accountable.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to balance hands‑on involvement with supervisory responsibilities.
• Clear, direct, and respectful communicator across all levels of the organization.

What Success Looks Like

• Inventory work is executed consistently and accurately across the team.
• Inventory Technicians and Specialists understand expectations and perform reliably.
• Errors and discrepancies are reduced over time through coaching and accountability.
• Inventory data is trusted by Production, Shipping, and Leadership.
• Inventory standards are followed consistently and reinforced daily.

Pay: $27.00 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Work Location: In person