Inventory Control Team Lead
About the role
Taylor Visual Impressions, a division of Taylor Corporation, is seeking an experienced and proactive Inventory Control Team Lead to join our operations team in Duluth, GA.
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day inventory control activities across the facility to ensure inventory accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for inventory-related questions, discrepancies, and process improvements.
- Cookordination and prioritization of inventory activities, including cycle counts, audits, inventory adjustments, and reconciliations.
- Monitor inventory levels and material flow to support production schedules and customer commitments.
- Investigate inventory discrepancies, identify root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
- Drive accountability for inventory accuracy throughout warehouse and production operations.
- Train, mentor, and provide guidance to inventory team members and warehouse personnel on inventory best practices.
- Partner with receiving, shipping, production, and purchasing teams to resolve inventory and material flow issues.
- Generate, analyze, and communicate inventory metrics, trends, and key performance indicators.
- Identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy, efficiency, and overall warehouse performance.
- Develop, document, and maintain inventory-related standard operating procedures, work instructions, and training materials.
- Support leadership in establishing inventory control standards and best practices.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory accuracy, material flow, and process efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and safety requirements.
- Act as the facility subject matter expert for inventory-related processes and systems.
- Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, cherry pickers, and other material handling equipment as needed.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, logistics, supply chain, or a related field.
- Previous experience leading, coordinating, training, mentoring, or directing the work of others in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
- Experience working with inventory management systems, ERP systems, or warehouse management systems.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with inventory reporting and analysis.
- Proven ability to investigate inventory discrepancies and identify root causes.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build productive working relationships across departments.
- Able to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy.
- Able to safely operate warehouse equipment or willing to become certified.
Qualifications
- Associate degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Logistics, or a related field.
- Prior Team Lead, Inventory Lead, Lead Associate, Warehouse Lead, or Supervisory experience.
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, D365, NetSuite, Alliance, or similar platforms.
- Experience in a manufacturing, printing, distribution, or production environment.
- Knowledge of cycle counting programs, inventory auditing practices, and inventory controls.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, or related methodologies.
- Experience developing procedures, training materials, or process documentation.
- Experience tracking and reporting inventory performance metrics and KPIs.
Skills
- Strong inventory management experience.
- Leadership skills.
- Continuous improvement mindset.
- Initiative to identify opportunities, solve problems, and influence positive change.
Benefits
The anticipated hourly range for this position is $22. The actual base offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
Pay
The anticipated hourly range for this position is $22. The actual base offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
Schedule
1st Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Company Information
Taylor Corporation is a growing, dynamic company with big plans for the future—and our people. Family-owned and proud of it, we power our employees' potential and strive to create opportunity and security for every member of the team. We're passionate about our work, believe there is always a better way, and are committed to long-term success.