Inventory Lead

About the role

The Inventory Control Lead at Kenco Logistics is responsible for coaching and training Inventory Clerks, ensuring inventory accuracy, and supporting warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

• Assists Supervisor with physical inventories and cycle counts of both inbound and outbound product.
• Supports Supervisor in directing inventory staff in the completion of work.
• Supports training and adherence to all corporate and site level procedures and policies.
• Ensures operational/customer issues are communicated and met as required.
• Participates in root cause analysis of inventory discrepancies, using problem-solving tools like Continuous Improvement and LEAN Six Sigma.
• Safely operates powered industrial equipment to move products or materials for distribution.
• Reviews and analyzes daily inventory reports.
• Serves as backup to other warehouse roles, as appropriate.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 2-4 years of prior inventory and/or warehouse/distribution operations experience.
• 6 months related leadership or supervisory experience and/or training in a distribution environment.
• Warehouse Inventory Management System knowledge preferred.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel.
• Attention to detail.
• Licensed forklift operator or ability to obtain a forklift operator license.