Inventory Control Supervisor

Chem-Trend, a company of the Freudenberg Group, is a global leader in the development, manufacture, and marketing of specialized release agents, purging compounds, paper impregnation chemicals, and other process chemical specialties and additives, with manufacturing and R & D operations in North and South America, Europe, India, and Asia that are supported by its headquarters in Michigan, USA. Chem-Trend has a singular focus of providing innovative solutions for the die casting, polyurethane, rubber, composites, tire, thermoplastic, wood composite, and paper impregnation industries.

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Health Insurance

Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.

401K Match

401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.

Vacation

Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.

Personal Development

Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.

Paid Holidays

Paid Holidays: With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.

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Hybrid Work

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You support our team as

Inventory Control Supervisor

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Responsibilitiesarrow_right

• Direct, control, and maintain inventory levels of finished goods and raw materials across all Chem-Trend North American facilities and warehouses.
• Lead, coach, and develop the inventory control team through training, performance feedback, and day-to-day guidance.
• Monitor and maintain inventory control KPIs, including scrapped material, aged inventory (2+ months), obsolete, nonconforming, and slow-moving inventory.
• Monitor off-site finished goods inventories to ensure compliance with shelf-life requirements.
• Lead the month-end reconciliation process for finished goods and raw materials across all North American facilities and external warehouses.
• Plan and coordinate annual physical inventory activities.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Qualificationsarrow_right

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in inventory control, supply chain, or manufacturing operations required.
• 2+ years of supervisory, team lead, or functional leadership experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing inventory data, monitoring inventory performance, and supporting corrective actions to improve accuracy and reduce discrepancies
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and inventory management tools.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Additional Informationarrow_right

Natalie Lovasz

nlovasz@chemtrend.com

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