Who We Are:

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today. At New Balance, We Got Now.

JOB MISSION:

The Inventory Supervisor, with guidance from the Inventory Manager, will supervise inventory operations and teams according to established policies. Following standard procedures that maximize inventory management efficiency regarding inventory planning, scheduling, and forecasting.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Develops and maintains an effective organization through development, training, motivation of all assigned personnel.
• Utilize Inventory tools and Systems for tracking, analysis, auditing, and reporting purposes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and support initiatives to optimize inventory capabilities
• Evaluates daily workload to plan work assignments. Investigates causes of work delays taking appropriate corrective action.
• Ensures and monitors that standards are being followed in the webbing, stockroom, material handling processes
• Oversees chemical purchases, inventory, and documentation across multi locations.
• Maintains all related files, documents, and tracking records for all areas of the department including inter-company shipments and submits end of month reports on schedule.
• Develops and monitors scheduling opportunities based on factory performance to limit support impacts
• Coordinates and processes international shipments, through WM, processing paperwork and communicating with traffic department on status of orders.
• Oversees flow of paperwork – manifest, Bills of Lading to proper departments. Provides information to customers as requested (fax, mail, etc.)
• May perform other duties as assigned or required.
• Monitors and manages attendance and overtime of associates through the daily updating/processing of E-time (payroll system).

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:

• Requires high school diploma and 3 to 5 years of leading people and teams to high performance. College degree preferred.
• Able to prioritize, multitask and communicate effectively and efficiently verbally and in writing.
• Understands and believes in New Balance Core Values.
• PC skills including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Project management skills
• Experience in shoe making process or similar manufacturing process: commitment to learn and practice TPS principles and all NB Lean programs preferable.

Must be able to lift heavy objects averaging 35 lbs daily.

Regular Associate Benefits:

Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks – opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs – that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You’ll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword – it’s part of our culture.

Learn more about our Benefits

Temporary associate benefits will be communicated separately.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran.