How to hire an inventory control supervisor

How to hire an inventory control supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step inventory control supervisor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an inventory control supervisor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new inventory control supervisor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your inventory control supervisor job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find an inventory control supervisor for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   An inventory control supervisor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, inventory control supervisors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of inventory control supervisors and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Inventory Control Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Inventory Control Supervisor		$15-27
   Receiving Supervisor	A receiving supervisor manages and directs the activities of teams receiving and handling deliveries and items. Receiving supervisors coordinate and support the operations in their department... Show more	$13-23
   Billing Supervisor	A billing supervisor is primarily in charge of spearheading and overseeing the billing procedures of a company. Typically managing a team of billing specialists and clerks, a billing supervisor must set goals and guidelines, gather and analyze billing data, develop reports to be presented to directors and other executives, and create strategies to optimize billing processes... Show more	$18-39

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • RF
   • Pallets
   • Logistics
   • Purchase Orders
   • Continuous Improvement
   • Outbound Shipments
   • Cycle Counts
   • WMS
   • Work Ethic
   • Management System
   • Inventory Management
   • Sales Floor
   • Warehouse Inventory

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage and implement KPI s to analyze and improve departmental and personal performance.
   • Manage control measures to ensure mistakes, inaccuracies and discrepancies are highlight, addressed and resolve.
   • Conduct inventory moves and consolidations in various areas as required using WMS RF gun.
   • Maintain inventory accuracy, balancing inventory variances, inventory placement, product setup in WMS in over 22,000 bin locations.
   • Collaborate on process improvement and train-the-trainer programs to implement a WMS.
   • Make sure all load moves for raw materials are done and done correctly in AS400 system.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the inventory control supervisor job description is a good way to get more applicants. An inventory control supervisor salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for an inventory control supervisor in Maine may be lower than in New Jersey, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level inventory control supervisor. Additionally, an inventory control supervisor with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average inventory control supervisor salary

   $43,925yearly

   $21.12 hourly rate

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   Entry-level inventory control supervisor salary

   $32,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

   Average inventory control supervisor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	District of Columbia	$53,455	$26
   2	New Jersey	$51,132	$25
   3	Washington	$48,245	$23
   4	Illinois	$47,682	$23
   5	Colorado	$47,231	$23
   6	New Hampshire	$46,958	$23
   7	California	$45,265	$22
   8	Oregon	$45,255	$22
   9	Arizona	$43,520	$21
   10	Texas	$42,876	$21
   11	Georgia	$42,828	$21
   12	Ohio	$42,328	$20
   13	Florida	$40,737	$20
   14	South Carolina	$40,112	$19
   15	Oklahoma	$37,533	$18

   Average inventory control supervisor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Elbit Systems of America	$53,357	$25.65
   2	Emerson	$52,467	$25.22	12
   3	CSAT Solutions	$51,537	$24.78
   4	The Judge Group	$51,435	$24.73
   5	Raytheon Technologies	$51,426	$24.72	26
   6	Calumet Specialty Products Partners	$50,690	$24.37
   7	BD	$50,604	$24.33	2
   8	Eaton	$50,129	$24.10	21
   9	Trane	$49,670	$23.88	4
   10	Crocs	$49,497	$23.80	2
   11	Toro	$49,060	$23.59	3
   12	NFI	$48,952	$23.53	7
   13	NOV	$48,718	$23.42	7
   14	Americold	$48,706	$23.42	4
   15	Purple Communications	$48,703	$23.41	3
   16	Natera	$48,362	$23.25	3
   17	Saddle Creek Logistics Services	$48,332	$23.24	12
   18	Customized Distribution Services	$48,327	$23.23
   19	Lineage Logistics	$48,260	$23.20	24
   20	Kenco Group	$48,169	$23.16	1

4. Writing an inventory control supervisor job description

   A job description for an inventory control supervisor role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's an inventory control supervisor job description:

   Inventory control supervisor job description example

   Job Scope: Oversee and Supervise the inventory functions. Manage, perform and monitor all inventory transactions including material transfer, scrap and return to stock. Analyze all inventory discrepancies. Maintain and keep inventory accuracy and manage cycle counting program. Support all warehouse functions, receiving, return merchandise authorizations, kitting, and cycle counting.
   
   Generate cycle count reports on daily basis, investigate and provide complete analysis on discrepancies
   Develop and manage proper inventory control procedures to ensure inventory accuracy Perform analysis on all inventory discrepancies thorough research and document inventory discrepancies using all available resources to identify root causes and supply possible solutions. Manage and maintain all non-inventory items including supply items Generate inventory reports weekly for review and monitoring inventory transactions Ensure associates have proper training and access to the necessary tools to perform their assigned Ensure a safe, secure, clean and fair work environment for associates ADDITIONAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
   Examine systems and controls and provide recommendations for improvement of inventory efficiency Minimum Requirements (knowledge, Skills, Abilities)
   2 years Inventory Control experience in warehousing and/or distribution environment Experience with Warehouse Management System (WMS) Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite Basic math skills Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.; weight may be more dependent upon facility Ability to work a flexible work schedule and shift, including weekends if needed Must be comfortable with various noise levels, at times, can be loud COMMUNICATION SKILLS: This position will require the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. This position will also require the ability to write routine reports and correspondence. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: This position will require the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. This position will also require the ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.
   
   REASONING ABILITY: This position will require the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. This position will also require the ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Company DescriptionFounded in 1989, Rush Order provides highly flexible and scalable order fulfillment and customer experience solutions to the world's fastest growing consumer and enterprise product brands. Our headquarters are located in Gilroy, California and our operations span four continents.
   
   Over the years, we were behind the scenes of massive product launches like the Palm Pilot, Flip Video Camcorder, Roku, Jawbone, and many others you've probably heard of.
   
   We're an old company, but we move at the incredibly fast pace of our clients!

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5. Post your job

   To find the right inventory control supervisor for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with inventory control supervisors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit inventory control supervisors who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your inventory control supervisor job on Zippia to find and recruit inventory control supervisor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting inventory control supervisors requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new inventory control supervisor

   Once you have selected a candidate for the inventory control supervisor position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new inventory control supervisor. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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