What is a stock control supervisor and how to become one

Key steps to become a stock control supervisor

1. Explore stock control supervisor education requirements

   Most common stock control supervisor degrees

   Bachelor's

   43.0 %

   Associate

   29.8 %

   High School Diploma

   13.2 %

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2. Start to develop specific stock control supervisor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Stock Control	24.15%
   Customer Service	16.95%
   Inventory Control	9.20%
   IV	5.38%
   IX	5.13%

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3. Complete relevant stock control supervisor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New stock control supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a stock control supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real stock control supervisor resumes.

4. Research stock control supervisor duties and responsibilities

   • Manage shipment, damages, charge orders, transfers, markdowns, seasonal floor sets, RTV and store supplies.
   • Verify that all of the daily orders are replenished and available for pick/pack fulfillment, maintain inventory accuracy and FIFO goals.
   • Correspond with GSA in regards to acquisition of material in direct support of deployment and operational support.
   • Approve employee time cards prior to payroll processing; schedule vacations for laboratory technicians while maintaining daily laboratory operations.

5. Apply for stock control supervisor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a stock control supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams