Inventory Control Team Leader

Job Summary

The Inventory Control Lead is responsible for managing and controlling all inventory through shipments to customers. This role involves planning and coordinating work, training and motivating associates, ensuring safe operation of material handling equipment, and accurately recording inventory transactions.

Principal Responsibilities

• Create cycle count plans, monitor activities, and resolve all material discrepancies
• Facilitate meetings with appropriate departments to report issues and inventory results
• Support warehouse functions by problem-solving and investigating adjustments and irregularities such as ship shorts, lost inventory, and stock checks
• Works closely with management on establishing and meeting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Works closely with management and finance department on reporting inventory activity
• Control and monitor movement of inventory to/from offsite warehouse
• Control and monitor Outside Processed Inventory
• Direct and manage annual physical inventory
• Measure and report indicators of department accuracy and efficiency
• Propose continuous improvement initiatives
• Oversee the rotation and documentation of inventories maintaining accuracy and FIFO (First In, First Out)

Education, Experience and Knowledge

• Demonstrated understanding of ERP methodology
• Leadership experience
• HS Diploma required: B.S. or B.A. degree in logistics/business management preferred, industrial management or related field
• Previous experience in a warehouse or similar working environment
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, especially Excel
• Experienced with using hand-held RF units