Ryder System, Inc.
Inventory Supervisor – Naperville, IL
We are immediately hiring an Inventory Supervisor in Naperville, IL for our Supply Chain Solutions division. Apply today to speak with a recruiter about the position and the perks of joining our Ryder Ever Better Team.
Pay Type:
Exempt / Salary paid Twice Per Month Annual Salary:
$65,000.00 per year (based on experience) Schedule:
Monday–Friday 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
An Inventory Supervisor is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory across approximately 45,000 pallets, ensuring compliance with varying customer policies and processes. This role focuses on managing and scheduling cycle counts, setting up and monitoring pick‑front locations, and achieving 99.9% inventory accuracy through strong organizational skills and adherence to SOPs. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, proactive, and capable of implementing process improvements while owning accountability for inventory integrity.
Summary The Supervisor Inventory reports to the Senior Logistics Manager and has overall responsibility for tracking incoming and finished goods materials, packaging supplies, etc., required in the warehousing and distribution of customer products. Provides accounting support regarding inventory issues. Reporting to this position are cycle counters and a clerk. The position requires direct involvement with daily operations and future projects to assure activities support facility goals and objectives.
Essential Functions
Support the facility KPIs consistently meet or exceed established goals, including but not limited to GMP, safety, quality, productivity, sanitation, and maintenance. Maintain daily reports that are established to measure daily, weekly, and monthly KPIs.
Develop and maintain inventory control systems that meet ongoing and future facility needs.
Develop and manage the facility cycle count program and the inventory recoup/repack/return/recycle program.
Provide floor support to Operations Supervisors and hourly associates regarding inventory issues and office support to the I/O Coordinators and receiving/shipping office personnel.
Facilitate and execute the hold process for the local site.
Track day‑to‑day facility inventory costs as they affect facility KPIs and effectively communicate results to appropriate team members.
Ensure daily communications and shift meetings provide the necessary information for employees to do their jobs consistently well while making them feel a real part of the team.
Additional Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned.
Promotes positive customer relationships.
Skills And Abilities
Ability to prioritize and organize work, along with strong follow‑up, analytical, problem‑solving, and sound decision‑making skills.
Ability to effectively communicate in both verbal and written forms with customers, employees, peers, and management.
Ability to work self‑directed with minimal supervision.
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
Ability to manage individual performance and employee relations.
Flexibility to operate and self‑driven to excel in a fast‑paced environment.
Capable of multitasking, highly organized, with excellent time‑management skills.
Detail‑oriented with excellent follow‑up practices.
Intermediate computer skills required.
Exposure to Lean principles, systems, and tools (beginner preferred).
Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) (intermediate preferred).
Knowledge of OSHA required (intermediate preferred).
DOT and Hazmat knowledge may be required based on the account (intermediate preferred).
APICS certified (intermediate preferred).
Qualifications
H.S. diploma/GED required.
Bachelor’s degree preferred (logistics, supply chain, or related field).
Two (2) years or more in manufacturing/production/distribution inventory required.
Two (2) years or more supervisory experience required.
Two (2) years or more PC Inventory and accounting skills required.
Two (2) years or more in problem‑solving skills experience, use of formal Root Cause Countermeasure Systems preferred.
Intermediate computer skills required.
Exposure to Lean principles, systems, and tools (beginner preferred).
Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) (intermediate preferred).
Knowledge of OSHA required (intermediate preferred).
DOT and Hazmat knowledge may be required based on the account (intermediate preferred).
APICS certified (intermediate preferred).
Travel None.
DOT Regulated No.
EEO / Equal Opportunity Statement Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug‑Free workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other factors, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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Pay Type:
Exempt / Salary paid Twice Per Month Annual Salary:
$65,000.00 per year (based on experience) Schedule:
Monday–Friday 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
An Inventory Supervisor is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory across approximately 45,000 pallets, ensuring compliance with varying customer policies and processes. This role focuses on managing and scheduling cycle counts, setting up and monitoring pick‑front locations, and achieving 99.9% inventory accuracy through strong organizational skills and adherence to SOPs. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, proactive, and capable of implementing process improvements while owning accountability for inventory integrity.
Summary The Supervisor Inventory reports to the Senior Logistics Manager and has overall responsibility for tracking incoming and finished goods materials, packaging supplies, etc., required in the warehousing and distribution of customer products. Provides accounting support regarding inventory issues. Reporting to this position are cycle counters and a clerk. The position requires direct involvement with daily operations and future projects to assure activities support facility goals and objectives.
Essential Functions
Support the facility KPIs consistently meet or exceed established goals, including but not limited to GMP, safety, quality, productivity, sanitation, and maintenance. Maintain daily reports that are established to measure daily, weekly, and monthly KPIs.
Develop and maintain inventory control systems that meet ongoing and future facility needs.
Develop and manage the facility cycle count program and the inventory recoup/repack/return/recycle program.
Provide floor support to Operations Supervisors and hourly associates regarding inventory issues and office support to the I/O Coordinators and receiving/shipping office personnel.
Facilitate and execute the hold process for the local site.
Track day‑to‑day facility inventory costs as they affect facility KPIs and effectively communicate results to appropriate team members.
Ensure daily communications and shift meetings provide the necessary information for employees to do their jobs consistently well while making them feel a real part of the team.
Additional Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned.
Promotes positive customer relationships.
Skills And Abilities
Ability to prioritize and organize work, along with strong follow‑up, analytical, problem‑solving, and sound decision‑making skills.
Ability to effectively communicate in both verbal and written forms with customers, employees, peers, and management.
Ability to work self‑directed with minimal supervision.
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
Ability to manage individual performance and employee relations.
Flexibility to operate and self‑driven to excel in a fast‑paced environment.
Capable of multitasking, highly organized, with excellent time‑management skills.
Detail‑oriented with excellent follow‑up practices.
Intermediate computer skills required.
Exposure to Lean principles, systems, and tools (beginner preferred).
Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) (intermediate preferred).
Knowledge of OSHA required (intermediate preferred).
DOT and Hazmat knowledge may be required based on the account (intermediate preferred).
APICS certified (intermediate preferred).
Qualifications
H.S. diploma/GED required.
Bachelor’s degree preferred (logistics, supply chain, or related field).
Two (2) years or more in manufacturing/production/distribution inventory required.
Two (2) years or more supervisory experience required.
Two (2) years or more PC Inventory and accounting skills required.
Two (2) years or more in problem‑solving skills experience, use of formal Root Cause Countermeasure Systems preferred.
Intermediate computer skills required.
Exposure to Lean principles, systems, and tools (beginner preferred).
Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) (intermediate preferred).
Knowledge of OSHA required (intermediate preferred).
DOT and Hazmat knowledge may be required based on the account (intermediate preferred).
APICS certified (intermediate preferred).
Travel None.
DOT Regulated No.
EEO / Equal Opportunity Statement Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug‑Free workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other factors, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Apply Now Click on the application link in the career portal to apply.
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