Description
Louisville Assembly Plant is undergoing a historic transformation , and there's never been a better time to join this energized team. As the future home of the Ford Fathom, we are launching the first truck built on Ford's Universal Electric Vehicle platform, and we're looking for talented people to help lead the way.
The Cycle Count Supervisor is responsible for leading the cycle counting program to ensure inventory accuracy across the facility. This role oversees a team of cycle count checkers, develops and manages count schedules, investigates and resolves discrepancies, and partners with cross-functional teams to maintain data integrity in the inventory management system. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with hands-on leadership to drive continuous improvement in inventory accuracy and process efficiency.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise, train, and schedule cycle count checkers to ensure daily, weekly, and monthly count targets are met within the Production Inventory Management System
- Develop and maintain cycle count schedules based on ABC classification, inventory value, and business risk
- Analyze inventory discrepancies, identify root causes, and implement corrective action plans
- Reconcile physical counts against system records (WMS/ERP) and adjust inventory as needed following approval protocols
- Partner with Warehouse/Material Handling operations, Production Control, Supply Chain Management, Plant Inventory Analyst, Plant Internal Control, Manufacturing, Quality, PPM, IMG Obsolescence, and Finance teams to resolve variances and improve processes
- Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) such as inventory accuracy rate, count completion rate, and shrinkage
- Lead or support annual/periodic physical inventory audits
- Ensure compliance with the Production Inventory Management System, company policies, safety standards, and audit/regulatory requirements
- Identify and implement process improvements to reduce recurring errors and increase counting efficiency
- Maintain accurate documentation and generate regular inventory reports for leadership review
- Ensure, avoid, and minimize obsolescence of parts and model-year run-out parts
- Ensure and maintain accurate record balances so enough material is available to support model year buildouts
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Logistics Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics Business, or related field preferred or 3+ years of experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, or materials management
Benefits:
- Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more
- Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
- Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases
- Tuition assistance
- Established and active employee resource groups
- Paid time off for individual and team community service
- A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time