Inventory Control Supervisor

Location:

Lenexa, KS, US

Date: Jun 12, 2025

FRESH. FORWARD. FLOWERS.

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is not just about baking; it's about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2024 sales of $5.1 billion, and as one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States, Flowers Foods brings passion to the table. From the wholesome goodness of Nature's Own and Wonder to the bold and artisanal flavors of Dave's Killer Bread, the rustic goodness of Canyon Bakehouse, and the sweet delights of Tastykake, each product is a celebration of taste and quality. Beyond the oven, Flowers Foods fosters a culture that values and reflects Honesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility. With a commitment to innovation and a recipe for success, Flowers Foods is more than a bakery – it's a delightful journey into the heart of flavor and community.

Full-time employees are offered the following benefits:

Comprehensive health and medical benefits
401(k) Retirement savings plan
Professional growth and leadership training
Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave

Benefits may vary depending on your work location.

Bringing Home the Dough

Responsible for managing and directing Inventory Control department to ensure that all material used in multiple plant locations is correctly and timely replenished, received, inspected and accounted for. Also makes intercompany shipments when necessary. Position requires demonstration of competency for all on-the-job activities that may have a direct or indirect affect on product safety, legality and/or quality.

Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities

Manages and directs direct reports as well as assuming responsibility for entire department
Responsible for employee training and development
Makes recommendations on disciplinary action and participates in the disciplinary action process as necessary
Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures (EEO, Sexual Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.)
Performs other duties as assigned by supervision.
Performs other duties which are deemed by management to be an integral part of the job, including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules, policies and procedures.
Supervises staff and department to:
- Ensure that all required ingredients, wrapping and labeling supplies, and miscellaneous items are replenished
- Receive and inspect all incoming shipments for damaged or unsanitary merchandise and refuses or returns such items.
- Ensure that production supplies are properly stored and rotated
- Ensure accurate inventory of supplies is performed each week
- Properly arrange for intercompany shipment(s) of materials to other plants.
- Properly complete daily/weekly administrative paperwork.
- Ensures that work area is clean and organized (like items together and in designated areas).
- Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures (EEO, Sexual Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.)
Performs other duties as assigned by supervision.
Performance of other duties which are deemed by management to be an integral part of the job, including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules, policies and procedures.

Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications

Three or more years’ experience in shipping/receiving operations.

Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements

High School diploma or equivalency
Completion of formal management skills training

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package. Please reply by 7/11/2025. Interested job seekers who successfully complete the series of pre-screening questions and who appear to possess the basic qualifications for this position may be contacted for a telephone interview.

EEO Statement

Flowers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Flowers encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or people of any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The job description above outlines the general nature and level of work expected from employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this position. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

If you need assistance with submitting your resume due to a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Martin Velasquez at Martin.Velasquez@flocorp.com or .