Description

Crayola has inspired children to express their creativity since 1903. Crayolians take pride in fulfilling our mission of helping parents and educators raise creatively alive children around the world. Join our team and be part of an iconic brand that develops quality art products and experiences that are loved by families and preferred by teachers. Our company culture is mission focused, and encourages fun, collaboration, transparency, and helping others. Crayola believes our workforce benefits from a broad spectrum of diverse ideas and perspectives which enables us to understand our consumers better.

The Inventory Control Supervisor is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory levels and tracking key supply chain metrics across the operation. This role oversees inventory processes including ordering, cycle counts, shipment reconciliation, and loss prevention, while analyzing inventory performance to identify issues and drive improvements. The position also supervises the warehouse team and supports overall operations through floor coverage and Manager on Duty responsibilities.

Interested candidates should apply online through the Crayola Careers portal at Crayola Experience Colorful Careers. Applications must be submitted via the Crayola website for consideration.

Requirements

Inventory Control Supervisor, Crayola Experience Orlando, FL.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Inventory Control Supervisor is responsible for the annual inventory metrics and maintaining optimal inventory levels, including verification of incoming and outgoing shipments.  This role is also responsible for establishing and tracking critical supply chain metrics and identifying and addressing any issues/opportunities at the local level.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Achieve monthly and seasonal productivity goals
• Utilize inventory management tools/reporting to assess inventory position across all items carried
• Responsible for data accuracy in the Convergence system
• Conduct ongoing analysis of sales rates, inventory levels, and re-order lead times to identify any potential issues with insufficient or excess inventory at the local level
• Place orders as required to ensure ongoing supply of products
• In collaboration with the Merchandise Buyer and CE Supply Chain Manager, develop excess inventory action plans
• Track performance against annual supply chain metrics on an ongoing basis
• Work with the CE Supply Chain Manager to identify and resolve any issues and address opportunities for improvement – CE SOPs, corporate processes, systems/tools, etc.
• Conduct cycle counting process, and ensure accurate inventory level tracking.
• Ensure effective tracking of inventory loss – theft, damaged good handling and recording, etc
• Verify and reconcile incoming/outgoing shipments and billing inconsistencies
• Responsible for the management of the inventory control team
• Provide floor support to Revenue Managers as needed, including operational coverage during peak times or staffing gaps
• Provide professional guest interactions on the floor, addressing questions and concerns while promoting a positive guest experience
• Participate in the Manager on Duty rotation and assume overall management responsibility across all departments as “Manager on Duty”

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree preferred, preferably with a concentration in business, supply chain or operations.
• 3 years of inventory control experience preferred.
• ServSafe Certification preferred or willingness to obtain certification within 30 days of hire
• Prior retail experience preferred.
• Must be flexible and available to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Strong analytical and communication skills required
• Must have a good command of the English language, both written and verbal.
• Results-oriented, ability to work independently
• Position requires physical duties involving regularly lifting fixture parts and cartons weighing up to 40 pounds.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here represent what must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear.  The employee is regularly required to walk; use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move at least 40 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. 

DISCLAIMER:  The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

WHY CRAYOLA?

• Kid Inspired Culture
• Free Admission to Crayola Experience for Employees
• Community Volunteerism Opportunities
• Annual Bonus Potential for all Full-Time Employees
• Company Matched 401k & Employee Value Sharing Plan
• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits for Eligible Employees
• Education Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Resource Groups
• Generous Product Discounts Onsite & Online
• Company Sponsored Employee Events
• Discounts on a wide variety of products and services – automotive, electronics, fitness, travel and entertainment

Green is our favorite color!
Crayola cares about the environment and responsibly makes the products you love. Learn more about Crayola’s creative solutions for greener tomorrows: https://www.crayola.com/about-us/sustainability

Crayola is committed to providing competitive market compensation.  Our pay ranges are established using reliable market data and consider factors such as job responsibilities, industry benchmarks, and geographic location.

Individual starting pay is determined by a candidate’s skills, experience and qualifications.  This role is eligible to participate in an annual incentive plan as per plan guidelines.  For a full list of Crayola benefits, please visit https://www.crayola.com/company/employee-benefits.

No phone calls please.

Search Firm Representatives - Please Read Carefully:
Crayola LLC is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Crayola LLC via e-mail, the Internet, or directly to hiring managers at Crayola LLC in any form without valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of Crayola LLC, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Crayola LLC as a result of the referral or through other means. 

Search firms are essential to the recruitment and staffing efforts at Crayola LLC, and we value the partnerships we have built with our vendors. For this reason, Crayola LLC has established and regularly maintains a preferred vendor list. Please note that even preferred vendors need to have a written search agreement signed by Human Resources at Crayola LLC in place for the specific position in order for a fee to be paid for any candidate referrals.