Lead, Inventory Control

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide direction to inventory team members within assigned areas.
• Compile and maintain records related to the quantity, type, and value of inventory, equipment, merchandise, materials, and supplies.
• Conduct physical inventory counts and reconcile inventory records to ensure accuracy.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies, identify root causes, and make necessary adjustments to inventory records.
• Verify returned goods and damaged products and process items back into inventory as appropriate.
• Perform quality inspections on produce and other designated products, removing poor-quality or spoiled items from inventory.
• Sort pallets and identify damaged, expired, or unsellable products.
• Repack produce and other products efficiently to reduce spoilage and inventory loss.
• Handle inventory control issues and resolve questions using extensive knowledge of inventory processes and company procedures.
• Assist with onboarding and training inventory associates as needed.
• Provide backup support to management and contribute to operational decision-making.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with customers, vendors, drivers, and coworkers to ensure timely resolution of questions and issues.
• Promote safe work practices and comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Function as a collaborative team member within the department and organization.
• Perform all assigned duties efficiently to support productivity, reduce waste, and positively impact company profitability.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in inventory control, inventory accounting, administrative support, warehouse operations, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel, including data entry, sorting, filtering, and maintaining records and reports.