K1 - Lead Inventory Control (5am-1:30pm)

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working in inventory control.
• Prior distribution center experience.
• Previous experience operating material handling equipment.

Job Summary

Serves as a point-of-contact for inventory-related tasks and issues in a distribution center. Supports management by providing guidance and training to inventory control associates.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, And Key Accountabilities

• Coaches and trains inventory control associates on inventory and count procedures.
• Coordinates and prioritizes inventory control work to ensure tasks are completed in an efficient and timely manner.
• Records and reports all inventory adjustments, pallet audits, and discrepancies on a weekly basis.
• Reviews cycle counts and tracks discrepancies to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Checks for product quality and communicates quality issues to vendors.
• Determines the appropriate placement for inventory based on size, selling volume, and other applicable factors.
• Assists with loading damaged merchandise into delivery vehicles using powered and non-powered material handling equipment.
• Serves as back-up for all inventory and general warehouse functions.

Nature and Scope

Problems are typically difficult and/or high impact. Troubleshoots complex support or operational problems for junior level associates. Under limited supervision, independently resolves issues and applies a variety of methods to develop customized solutions. May lead the daily operations of a department or team. Work typically involves infrequent review of output by a supervisor or direct customers of the process. Assists with supervisory duties but does not have hiring/firing authority. Trains, delegates tasks, and reviews the work of junior level associates.

Work Environment

Typically located in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors that may cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness, such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noises, and fumes. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds in a physical environment. Ability to stand for periods of time up to and exceeding 60 minutes. Ability to make repetitive movements, such as using a 10-key or calculator, bending, or squatting. No travel required.

Education And Experience

Technical certification or associate degree may be required in some areas. Generally 7+ years of experience in area of responsibility.