Lead Inventory Specialist

Responsibilities

• Monitor open orders and fast track rush orders.
• Ensure throughput KPIs are met.
• Provide daily direction and support for store personnel.
• Maintain a strong customer focus for walk-up inquiries.
• Support inwards goods and outbound logistics as needed.
• Ensure on-time delivery of components and production kits.
• Cook up daily and weekly kitting resources to achieve DIFOT and sustain high-level customer service.
• Serve as the first escalation point for any kitting-related issues.
• Liaise with production assembly team leads, other sites, and logistics teams regarding required parts.
• Ensure compliance with the document management system.
• Ensure SOPs are followed and stock point accuracy is maintained.
• Facilitate shared resource requirements for the daily cycle counting program.
• Ensure FIFO is managed and maintained to achieve appropriate stock rotation.
• Maintain stock point accuracy and ensure the system accurately reflects actual stock movements.
• Drive continuous improvements across the team and maintain SOPs for key processes.
• Maintain a tidy, orderly warehouse in accordance with the principles of 5S.
• Ensure health and safety policies and SOPs are followed, including wearing correct PPE.
• Promptly report near misses and incidents.
• Perform additional duties as reasonably required.

Requirements

• 5+ years of supply chain and/or inventory experience.
• Proven experience in managing 3-6 direct reports.
• Exposure to international shipping regulations, such as ITAR.
• Strong IT knowledge, comfortable with Windows.
• Experience with a fully integrated ERP system.

Essential Skills

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree.
• Experience in aerospace, automotive, or other heavy manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Prior experience in a high-paced, rapid growth environment.
• A can-do attitude, open to learning with good organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build working relationships.