Central Hub Inventory Supervisor in Birmingham

• Reports To
• Warehouse System Operations Manager – Central Hub
• Inventory Supervisor
• Job Code
• CHUB MGT - 400
• FLSA Status
• Non - Exempt
• Job Information
• Reports To
• Warehouse System Operations Manager – Central Hub
• Work Schedule
• Varies, Must be flexible
• Amount Of Travel Required
• Summary/Objective

Buffalo Rock is an award-winning Pepsi and Keurig Dr Pepper bottler founded in Birmingham, AL more than 125 years ago.

Buffalo Rock manages the best alcoholic and non-alcoholic 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 to work all the hours necessary to ensure operations function is fulfilled, including nights, weekends, holidays.

• Supervise the Inventory and Sanitation Employee-Partners.
• 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.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities effectively to ensure smooth workflow and productivity to the Inventory and Sanitation team.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Ensure all Employee Partners (EPs) are trained in the most recent version of the established standard operational procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.

Also, must ensure that all the team members are up to date with the assigned training program.

• Must be hands‑on with the team completing daily activities including and not limited to inventory counts, solving discrepancies, close date reports, etc.
• Lead and manage all EOM cycle counts which could require weekend duty.

Verify and confirm all counts and submit findings to the Warehouse System Operations Manager within the set timeline.

• Must lead and participate in the End of Year Inventory (EOY) which could require holiday duty, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day.
• Manage close‑dated process weekly and report to the Operations Systems Manager to ensure timely shipments of close‑dated product. Adjust as needed.
• Conduct regular inventory cycle counts to ensure accuracy, minimize discrepancies supporting the timely delivery of products adjusting inventory accordingly before the daily upload to the Vertique System utilizing the warehouse management system.
• Prepare and submit regular reports on inventory corrections, stock movements, close date reports, and discrepancies for management review.
• Enforce product and quality checks (identify defects or non‑conformities) ensuring products meet packaging specifications and are allocated correctly as per the location‑based inventory (LBI) and close date.
• Administrate and control the Alcohol products inventory with 100% accuracy.
• Identify areas for process improvement and implement solutions to enhance efficiency and accuracy in inventory management.

Work with other departments to identify and resolve inventory issues and sanitation issues.

• Assist the Sanitation Shift Lead during the daily start up meeting with all team members to communicate relevant information, discuss safety, and motivate team for the day’s shift.
• Ensure all forklift operators complete Infolink pre‑trip inspections and leave the forklift properly charging at the end of the shift.
• Communicate effectively and collaborate with cross‑functional teams, to coordinate workflow, address any operational issues, equipment malfunction or unsafe conditions, and any issue that needs to be promptly addressed.
• Promote a culture of safety awareness and adherence to safety guidelines.

Conduct safety huddles with the team, identify and mitigate potential safety hazards, and enforce safety guidelines to prevent accidents and injuries.

• Enforce the compliance of the cleaning process, GMP’s, and housekeeping standards to maintain cleanliness throughout the central hub operational areas.
• Adhere to the standard operating procedures (SOP) and work instructions.
• Make sound decisions and multitask simultaneously without constant supervision.
• Required to follow the Good Manufacturing Program GMPs as listed in Code of Federal Regulations CFR 21 section 110.

Requires participation in various Food Safety related training that Buffalo Rock utilizes.

Required to report potential issues related to Food Safety.

• Carry out any other duties and shifts assigned.
• Other Duties And Responsibilities
• Must exhibit a high level of ethical and moral conduct while at work or in attendance of any off-site function during work hours or after work hours while representing the Buffalo Rock Company.
• Responsible for continuous self‑improvement through the knowledge and use of all Buffalo Rock provided training, either web‑based, in‑house, or any other provided method.

Must successfully complete assigned training curriculum, including but not limited to online and/or facilitated training.

• Ensure that every reasonable precaution is taken to protect the Company from possible damage, theft, or other liabilities.
• Ensure that every reasonable precaution is taken to protect the safety of employee‑ partners, self, customers, Buffalo Rock property, and customer property.
• Honor and follow through on all business commitments.
• Embody Buffalo Rock’s Purpose of “Building brands through legendary service and remarkable people.”

• Live Buffalo Rock’s Core Values

• Committed to serving our communities.
• Customer success drives our success.
• Integrity matters.
• Obsessed with continuous improvement.
• We care for each other.
• 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.
• Working Under Pressure
• Ability to complete assigned tasks in stressful situations.
• Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise 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

Warehouse / Distribution: Work is performed in a warehouse environment with exposure to varying temperatures, loud noise, and moving equipment.

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)
• Physical Demands
• Frequency
• Stand
• Walk
• Sit
• Man
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