Distribution Inventory Supervisor
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 5, 2026. Expeditors International scores B on the Alion truth index.
Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.
Our Mission is to recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!
Role summary
Owns inventory accuracy for the building, based on the Expeditors Inventory Control Supervisor job description. Keeps the SAP EWM and SAP S/4HANA systems in sync with physical inventory, runs the cycle-count program and drives root-cause and corrective action on every variance.
Key responsibilities
- Keep the SAP EWM and SAP S/4HANA systems in sync for all SKUs so item masters, on-hand quantities and dispositions match.
- Build and run the cycle-count schedule; coordinate all physical inventories.
- Perform root-cause analysis of system-to-system and system-to-physical variances.
- Implement corrective and preventive actions with Operations.
- Lead process improvement in receiving, outbound and storage to protect accuracy.
- Produce inventory reports and trend analysis by account, facility and operator.
- Train operators on inventory accuracy practices.
- Direct Inventory Control Agents, including agency staff supplied by KP Staffing / Ascend.
Program specifics
- Serial-level accuracy for high-value technology hardware.
- Strict count and discrepancy escalation; audit-ready inventory records.
- REV2 start-up: establish the count program and controls to mirror REV1.
Qualifications
- College degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
- Inventory control experience in distribution, including supervision [Confirm years].
- Strong Excel and data analysis; SAP EWM and SAP S/4HANA experience a plus.
- Knowledge of physical and system inventory controls and root-cause problem solving.
Physical / work environment
Warehouse and office environment in a secured, high-value facility. Able to stand and walk for extended periods, lift up to 50 lb, and work safely around forklifts and powered equipment. ESD-safe handling and required PPE apply on the floor.
Special requirements
Background check required. Must be available for weekend and second-shift counts. Bilingual a plus.
Expeditors offers excellent benefits:
- Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
- Health Plan: Medical
- Life Insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Training and Personnel Development Program
- Growth opportunities within the company
- Employee Referral Program Bonus