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Inventory Control Supervisor
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- Full time
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- 12D AGO
About the role
Fulfillment & Nursery Operations | Trees.com
Position Overview
The Inventory Control Supervisor plays a key leadership role in maintaining inventory integrity across the fulfillment center and all nursery locations. Working under the direction of the Assistant General Manager of Fulfillment & Nursery Operations, this position manages daily cycle counts, physical audits, inventory reconciliations, and shrinkage reduction programs across warehouse and outdoor growing locations.
The ideal candidate blends strong Warehouse Management System (WMS) expertise with practical experience in distribution, logistics, or commercial agricultural operations, driving team performance to support accurate and efficient order fulfillment.
Role Summary
Job Title
Inventory Control Supervisor
Department
Fulfillment & Nursery Operations
Location
Tyler, TX
Reports To
Assistant General Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time / Exempt
About Trees.com
Trees.com is America's leading online nursery. We help people grow better outdoor spaces with quality plants, expert guidance and convenient delivery. Founded in 2005 as Fast Growing Trees, we’ve helped over 3 million customers bring their yards to life, and we've delivered more than 23 million plants to gardeners, plant lovers and home-improvers nationwide.
Based in Fort Mill, South Carolina with facilities in New York, Oregon and Texas, Trees.com has become America’s leading online destination for trees and plants. Today, we’re building on more than 20 years of experience as we continue to grow our assortment, our brand and the ways we help customers get more from their homes and yards. We’re a fast-moving, entrepreneurial team looking for people who want to help shape what comes next.
Core Responsibilities
1. Inventory Auditing & Reconciliation
- Design and execute daily, weekly, and monthly cycle count schedules covering live plant inventory, hardgoods, packaging materials, and chemicals.
- Reconcile physical stock counts against ERP/WMS database records and conduct root-cause investigations into inventory variances.
- Track inventory health indicators including accuracy rates, damage, loss, and spoilage of live plant products.
2. Operational Alignment & Nursery Integration
- Collaborate closely with Nursery Operations leads to monitor plant health rotation (FIFO), variety tagging, and location tracking across greenhouse and field spaces.
- Partner with Receiving and Fulfillment leads to verify incoming shipments, put-away accuracy, and outbound fulfillment staging.
- Maintain strict slotting and location management standards across all locations
3. Team Leadership & Supervision
- Direct, train, and develop a team of Inventory Control Specialists and cycle counting team members.
- Establish daily workload schedules and clear output targets while prioritizing a safe working environment.
- Conduct regular team coaching, performance reviews, and operational safety briefings.
4. Process Improvement & Quality Control
- Refine and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for stock counting, damage adjustments, and write-off processing.
- Utilize inventory metrics and reporting dashboards to identify operational bottlenecks and implement preventive actions.
- Maintain full compliance with internal quality assurance guidelines, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Overall Inventory Accuracy Rate: Maintain physical-to-system accuracy across all stock categories.
- Cycle Count Execution: Achieve 100% completion of scheduled daily and weekly counts.
- Discrepancy Resolution Window: Resolve and document inventory variance root causes within 24–48 hours.
- Shrinkage Target Compliance: Keep total unallocated inventory loss within quarterly operational targets
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience: 3+ years of inventory control experience in a fast-paced distribution, manufacturing, or commercial nursery environment, with at least 1 year in a lead or supervisory capacity.
- Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), ERP platforms (e.g., NetSuite, SAP), and data tools (Excel/Google Sheets).
- Domain Knowledge: Familiarity with perishable goods handling, live plant care, or agricultural supply chains is highly advantageous.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Strong quantitative and analytical ability to identify patterns in inventory discrepancies and execute corrective strategies.
- Communication: Clear communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across nursery and warehouse teams.
Physical & Environmental Conditions
- Ability to work comfortably across varied work settings, including warehouses, hoop houses, and outdoor nursery yards under changing weather conditions.
- Physical capability to stand, walk, bend, and lift items weighing up to 40 lbs throughout scheduled shifts.
- Certification or willingness to operate material handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks) as needed.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- HRA
- DCFSA and Commuter Benefits
- Vision insurance
Fast Growing Trees, LLC values diversity and the skills, knowledge and experience that difference brings to our culture. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the location where we operate.
